Semaglutide belongs to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the mechanism is worth understanding before starting. GLP-1 is a hormone your gut releases after eating. It tells the pancreas to release insulin, slows how quickly the stomach empties, and signals the...
Tirzepatide differs from semaglutide in a structural way that is easy to state and worth understanding: it engages two receptors instead of one. Your gut releases two incretin hormones after a meal — GLP-1 and GIP. Most therapies in this category mimic GLP-1 alone....
