Insulin resistance: the most overlooked driver of weight gain Insulin is the hormone responsible for moving glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into the body's cells, where it's used for energy or stored for later
Sustaining the benefits of tirzepatide requires consistent medication adherence combined with comprehensive lifestyle modifications
Patients typically experience symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, and cognitive difficulties
It has been brilliant in lowering my blood sugar levels and weight, Smith said, adding the latter has been a side-effect
Chronic inflammation increases the risk of colorectal cancer, necessitating regular surveillance colonoscopy, typically beginning 8 years after disease onset for extensive colitis, with intervals of 1-3 years based on individual risk factors
Tirzepatide (Zepbound): While large-scale studies specifically examining weight regain after stopping tirzepatide long-term might still be emerging, the chronic nature of obesity strongly suggests that weight regain would likely occur upon discontinuation