Tirzepatide targets two hormones (GLP-1 and GIP), whereas semaglutide targets only GLP-1
For those managing diabetes alongside weight goals, learning about insulin dosage charts can help you understand how different treatments work together
Important safety information: GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide), are prescription-only medications for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes
These include FDA-approved GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic , Trulicity , Victoza , Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro , Saxenda and non-GLP-1 medications like Metformin
To understand how GLP-1 works, we first need to look at how the body produces this hormone
GLP-1 receptor agonists work like the naturally produced hormone, GLP-1