GLP-1 medicines like Wegovy can slow stomach emptying, meaning food may stay in the stomach longer
Brand-name tirzepatide costs approximately $1,400-$1,600 per month
Tirzepatide May Be a Better Fit If: Maximum weight loss is your primary goal, and tirzepatide consistently produces greater reductions in clinical data You have type 2 diabetes and want superior blood sugar control (SURPASS-2 showed clear superiority over semaglutide) You've tried semaglutide and plateaued, and the dual-agonist mechanism may produce additional response You respond well to lower doses, and tirzepatide 5mg matches semaglutide 2.4mg for weight loss Semaglutide May Be a Better Fit If: Cardiovascular protection is important, as the SELECT trial provides strong evidence for heart benefit You prefer an oral option: oral semaglutide exists (the Ozempic pill for diabetes, which reformulated and renamed Rybelsus in 2026, and the Wegovy pill for weight)
Examples of fiber-rich foods include: Beans Lentils Broccoli Sweet potatoes High-fiber breakfast cereals like shredded wheat and bran flakes Not getting enough dietary fiber can cause hard, lumpy stool and constipation
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Wegovy is a medication that significantly impacts the gastrointestinal tract and directly communicates with the appetite centre in the brain, the hypothalamus
