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If your fatigue doesnt improve with lifestyle adjustments to your sleep, nutrition, and hydrationespecially if youre past 4 weeks of taking the medicationthen talk with a healthcare professional, like a Midi clinician
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Mounjaro might suit you if: Weight loss is a priority alongside diabetes management Mounjaro produces roughly 2.5 times the weight loss of Trulicity and is licensed for weight management You want stronger blood sugar control nearly twice the HbA1c reduction in head-to-head trials Youre currently on Trulicity without reaching your goals the dual mechanism offers additional benefit Trulicity might suit you if: Youre managing well on it already if your blood sugar and weight are well controlled, there may be no need to switch Cost is a significant factor Trulicity is typically less expensive on private prescription You prefer an established medication Trulicity has over a decade of real-world use and long-term safety data from REWIND Frequently asked questions Is Mounjaro better than Trulicity
Many or most women would like to shed a few kilograms, she said
The enhanced weight loss benefit must be weighed against individually variable GI tolerability that typically improves after week 8-12
Unlike appetite suppressants, GLP-1 receptor agonists offer a dual benefit: improved glycemic control for individuals with type 2 diabetes and support for weight reduction