However, hurdles to their widespread use, such as manufacturing cost, delivery system, and side effects remain, especially in low- and middle-income countries
This medicine is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and physical activity
However, potency is not always the deciding factor
Low daily activity limits total calories burned, causing progress to stall despite proper medication use
The simplest way to think about it Wegovy works on 1 pathway (GLP-1) Mounjaro works on 2 pathways (GLP-1 + GIP) Retatrutide (still being studied) works on 3 pathways (GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon) More pathways may mean stronger appetite and metabolic effects, which is why retatrutide is getting so much attention