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GLP-1 medications, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, treat type 2 diabetes when other medications havent sufficiently managed blood sugar levels

Knowing this arc prevents discouragement during the slow early weeks and sets appropriate expectations for when the most dramatic changes will appear

Some women find twice-daily dosing easier on digestion and more supportive than taking everything at once

To put that in perspective, semaglutide (Wegovy) averages about 15% weight loss, and tirzepatide averages around 21%

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Both medications require strict timing to ensure proper absorption, so the GLP-1 pill should be taken first on an empty stomach, then the PPI after 30 to 60 minutes