Notably branded under names like Wegovy for weight management and Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, semaglutide is versatile
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Tirzepatide, which activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, tends to produce larger triglyceride reductions than semaglutide alone in head-to-head comparisons, likely reflecting the additional metabolic effects of GIP receptor activation on lipid metabolism
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Therefore, clinicians must consider study design, population characteristics, and possible confounding factors