Your prescribing doctor must know about your ulcerative colitis diagnosis, including disease extent (proctitis, left-sided colitis, or pancolitis), duration, current disease activity, and frequency of flares
Clinical trials have shown that it may help people lose more weight than other single-pathway treatments like semaglutide but that depends on your goals, medical history, and reaction to medications, so its important to talk to a healthcare professional that can put you on the correct path
Prioritize Balanced Nutrition: Focus on whole foods, lean proteins, vegetables, and healthy fats
If you are on other medications that can cause dehydration such as diuretics these also need to be reviewed as can make dehydration worse
Tirzepatide is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist licensed in the UK for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and, more recently, for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities
Limiting sugary drinks and treats is also important, as they can lead to dehydration and add excess calories which can also impede your weight loss