Ozempic is just the beginning of a new era of obesity treatment.
The researchers reaffirmed the safety and effectiveness of todays drugs.
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Ozempic is just the beginning, according to new research.© Steve Christo/Corbis via Getty
Semaglutide isnt the only new kid on the block, though.
Eli Lillystirzepatidemimics both GLP-1 and another hunger-related hormone called GIPa potent combination that has allowed it to dethrone semaglutide.
In clinical trials, people on tirzepatide have lost as much as 20% of their baseline weight.
These trials involved people living with obesity but who did not have pop in 2 diabetes.
And it wont be the only newcomer arriving in the near-future that could outslug todays existing drugs.
These drugs arent free of its negatives, of course.
Whether that actually happens, well have to see.
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