Common subcutaneous sites include the abdomen (a couple of centimeters away from the navel), the outer thigh, and the upper buttock
Uncontrolled hyperglycemia leads to severe complications that negatively impact the patients quality of life and reduce life expectancy (2)
The dual action mechanism provides synergistic effects: while GLP-1 acts on insulin secretion and glucagon inhibition, GIP potentiates insulin sensitivity and improves lipid response (NEUMILLER et al., 2020)
Oral tirzepatide (pills, tablets, capsules, drops) is not FDA-approved in any form as of 2026
The Wegovy weight loss program is $199, not including the price of the medication
The table below summarises the standard licensed dosing progression for Type 2 diabetes