Both medications have been approved for weight management, but tirzepatide may offer additional benefits due to its dual-action mechanism
GIP: Increases insulin sensitivity, reducing blood sugar levels
To develop oral peptide formulations, Novo Nordisk turned to salcaprozate sodium, an excipient also known as sodium N -[8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]caprylate or SNAC, that was developed by the drug delivery company Emisphere
Use a U-100 insulin syringe if your dosing instructions are in units, which is the standard
Fruits (buy weekly): Mixed berries, fresh or frozen (two cups worth), bananas (four, slightly green to last the week), apples (three to four), oranges (two to three), lemons (three to four for cooking and water), avocados (three to four, at varying ripeness), and one pear