Alternative Weight Loss Medications If semaglutide is not suitable for you, other weight loss medications include: Liraglutide (Saxenda): Another GLP-1 receptor agonist with similar effects
However, many patients have been found to have residual gastric contents after fasting, even when on stable doses
Exercise recommendations Continue your current exercise routine
Step 7: Pinch a fold of skin gently between your thumb and forefinger
Furthermore, SGLT2 inhibitors may attenuate sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity, a common feature in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus and CKD, potentially through decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation [31,32]
That said, monitoring kidney function more frequently during tirzepatide initiation is prudent