As a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, it improves blood glucose control and promotes weight loss
Cost and Insurance Coverage May Influence Drug Choice For many people, either medicine can be an effective weight loss tool, and the choice may come down to cost and which drug is covered by insurance, says Clifford Rosen, MD, a professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston who wasnt involved in the study
Factors Influencing Your Dosage Plan Factors that influence your dosage plan include: Body weight and BMI If you have a higher body weight and body mass index, you may require longer periods of treatment at intermediate dosages (e.g., 1.7mg) before progressing to the full dose
The trial used an intention-to-treat principle, including all participants who underwent randomization, regardless of their adherence or changes in medication