glp-1 medications approved for type 2 diabetes 2025 What Is Tirzepatide Used for? and Potential Uses GLP-1 RA, GIP/GLP-1 RA and

NZ Drug Foundation programme lead Emily Hughes says queries from the public about peptides were rare at the start of 2025

Two medications that have gained significant attention for their weight loss benefits are Mounjaro and Ozempic

Your GP should monitor: Weight trends and body composition changes Blood glucose and HbA1c levels Blood pressure (both medications can influence cardiovascular parameters) Electrolyte balance (prednisolone can cause hypokalaemia) Bone health if long-term corticosteroid use is anticipated (following NOGG guidance for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis risk assessment and prophylaxis) Never stop either medication without medical guidance

Normal people with diabetes (or obesity) have to take other (diabetes)medication because the Ozempic is out of stock

Mechanisms of disease: endothelial dysfunction in insulin resistance and diabetes