Notably, the effect of tirzepatide as an anti-obesity medication is being investigated in the ongoing SURMOUNT clinical trial programme, in a similar manner to the assessment of semaglutide 2.4 mg for obesity in the Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with obesity (STEP) programme [27]
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GLP-1s are prescribed to adults with a BMI over 30, or adults with a BMI over 27 who also have obesity-related conditions, such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease
If you do not have type 2 diabetes but are interested in Rybelsus for weight loss, you will need to discuss this with a doctor