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Known adverse effects from trial data include nausea, vomiting, increased resting heart rate, and injection site reactions
We knew from previous research that being overweight and having excess body fat is a recognized risk factor for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, which complicate cancer therapy, says Thomas George, MD, a professor of medicine and interim director of the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute in Gainesville and one of the study authors
In the SURMOUNT trials, anxiety rates were actually numerically lower in the tirzepatide group compared to placebo
Ask which medication class is most appropriate for your specific health situation, what weight loss and metabolic improvements you might realistically expect, what side effects are most likely and how they can be managed, how long you should expect to take the medication, what happens if you stop treatment, and what lifestyle changes should accompany medication therapy
Could it be cheap, calorie-dense ultra-processed foods (UPFs), larger portion sizes, and significantly reduced daily physical activity