A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
IMPORTANCE: The association of bariatric surgery and newer glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs; semaglutide and tirzepatide) with body composition still lack evidence from clinical settings. OBJECTIVE: To examine temporal changes in f…
BACKGROUND: Lipodystrophy syndromes (LD) are a group of rare conditions characterised by the generalised or partial absence and/or dysfunction of adipocytes. Due to the lack of fat storage capacity, excess lipid accumulates in other tissues, leading…
OBJECTIVE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet their use in an OSA population has not been characterized. This study evaluates GLP-1 RA use in patients presenting to a sleep s…
OBJECTIVE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have shown both protective and adverse effects on ocular outcomes. Tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 RA, achieves greater glycemic and cardiom…
The development of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, has transformed the clinical management of overweight and obesity. However, substantial inter-person variability exists in both weight loss ef…
AIMS: Despite the established efficacy of tirzepatide in randomised controlled trials, real-world effectiveness data in Japanese patients remain limited. This study evaluated the real-world effectiveness and safety of tirzepatide in Japanese patients…
OBJECTIVE: This study compared weight-loss outcomes in patients prescribed tirzepatide by weight-loss status and assessed results among patients transitioning from semaglutide. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 6-month weight-loss out…
Obesity and its sequelae cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist-based treatments have significant side-effects associated with high rates of treatment discontinuation. Such concer…
This rapid review aimed to evaluate the effects of GLP-1 RAs on eating behaviors and eating disorder risk. Databases were searched to January 2025 to identify studies evaluating GLP-1 RA treatment for adolescents or adults with obesity or Type 2 diab…
AIMS: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is among the leading causes of mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This study evaluated whether initiation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) post-AMI improves cardiovascular…
Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication that may arise in patients treated with incretin-based therapies or Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. We report a 41-year-old femal…
BACKGROUND: Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare disorder characterized by pathological accumulation of adipose tissue in the spinal epidural space, leading to signs and symptoms of lumbar stenosis. SEL is increasingly linked to obesity, and t…
Obesity in women over 65 represents a growing clinical challenge, particularly due to its association with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, frailty, sleep-breathing disorders, and sarcopenia. The prevalence of obesity in thi…
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is closely associated with male reproductive dysfunction driven by oxidative stress, hormonal imbalance, and testicular cell damage. This study evaluated the effects of tirzepatide, a dual agonist of the glucose-dependent ins…
OBJECTIVE: Adjunctive use of tirzepatide or semaglutide has demonstrated benefits in improving glucose control (HbA1c, Time in Range), reducing body weight, and insulin requirements, in overweight (OW) or obese (OB) adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).…
INTRODUCTION: Recent pharmacological options for weight management include the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists semaglutide and liraglutide, and the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide,…
OBJECTIVES: To explore the association of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on heart rate (HR) in overweight or obese patients without diabetes. METHODS: A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Li…
OBJECTIVE: This prespecified subpopulation analysis aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of once-weekly tirzepatide versus placebo alongside lifestyle intervention in Japanese adults with obesity or overweight. METHODS: Data from 102 Japanese adul…