The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
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Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#2Note that weight-loss is relying of a side effect. It might be a wonder drug, or it might have issues due to how that side effect affects patients (loss of appetite, insulin levels, etc). I hope it's a clear aid for weight loss but some caution is appropriate.
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#3I am currently taking this drug in an attempt to get my blood sugar level down. I have lost about 15 lbs but my insurance did not want to cover it. Thankfully, Eli Lilly has a $25 coupon to cover it.
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#4Here is Derek from MPMD talking about one of those diabetes 2 drugs being used for weight loss by people like Elon Musk [1]
Sadly because celebrities are using these drugs I can forsee many people who are only a bit overweight taking this when just eating better and working out would be so much better for them.
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#5Note that weight-loss is relying of a side effect. It might be a wonder drug, or it might have issues due to how that side effect affects patients (loss of appetite, insulin levels, etc). I hope it's a clear aid for weight loss but some caution is appropriate.
Sadly it seems that these drugs will be used for vanity without much regard for their safety.
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#6Here is Derek from MPMD talking about one of those diabetes 2 drugs being used for weight loss by people like Elon Musk [1] Sadly because celebrities are using these drugs I can forsee many people who are only a bit overweight taking this when just eating better and working out would be so much better for them. [1] https://youtu.be/hcNTHLdH5QE
Eating better and working out is hard. If the medication can get you a similar outcome with minimal side effects, that seems like a prudent protocol to prescribe.
If it’s determined to be safe (statistically), why not? Might only be necessary until we can inexpensively synthesize miR-1: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34196488
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#7I am currently taking this drug in an attempt to get my blood sugar level down. I have lost about 15 lbs but my insurance did not want to cover it. Thankfully, Eli Lilly has a $25 coupon to cover it.
I’m also on it, originally started it for weight loss, and am down 35lbs in 4 months. However I’m starting to wonder if I was diabetic or pre diabetic, as I no longer feel my blood sugar changing throughout the day.
The drug has been great, with minimal side effects. Simply not interested in food, and always feel full.
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#8Here is Derek from MPMD talking about one of those diabetes 2 drugs being used for weight loss by people like Elon Musk [1] Sadly because celebrities are using these drugs I can forsee many people who are only a bit overweight taking this when just eating better and working out would be so much better for them. [1] https://youtu.be/hcNTHLdH5QE
Eating better and working out is hard. If the medication can get you a similar outcome with minimal side effects, that seems like a prudent protocol to prescribe. If it’s determined to be safe (statistically), why not? Might only be necessary until we can inexpensively synthesize miR-1: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34196488
Unfortunately there aren't any shortcuts to good health
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
Eating better and working out is hard. If the medication can get you a similar outcome with minimal side effects, that seems like a prudent protocol to prescribe. If it’s determined to be safe (statistically), why not? Might only be necessary until we can inexpensively synthesize miR-1: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34196488
Unfortunately there aren't any shortcuts to good health
Apparently there is now.
Re: The FDA will likely approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss
#101100-1500/month is pretty brutal. It’s a bit of a middle finger pointed at lower income people