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While metformin remains the first-line treatment for T2D, GLP-1s may be used in combination with metformin for additional benefits

Your provider will adjust every four weeks until you reach your optimal dose, semaglutide around 2.4 mg, tirzepatide around 5, 10, or 15 mg

A 2022 study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism found that adults over 50 achieved clinically significant weight loss on semaglutide, with cardiovascular and metabolic risk reductions comparable to younger cohorts, though the authors noted the importance of individualized monitoring protocols for older patients given the higher baseline prevalence of comorbidities

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Patients will also receive a nutritional guide and recommendations