Endocrinology and metabolism (Seoul, Korea)

Starting Higher Doses of Tirzepatide Soon After Switching from Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetes

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Abstract

The 10 mg dose of tirzepatide resulted in a significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) by 0.7% after switching from semaglutide.

  • Fifteen patients with type 2 diabetes switched from 1.0 mg of semaglutide to tirzepatide due to inadequate weight loss.
  • All patients began tirzepatide treatment at a dose of 2.5 mg, which was adjusted to either 7.5 mg or 10 mg.
  • The group receiving 10 mg of tirzepatide showed a significant improvement in glycemic control compared to baseline.
  • The same group exhibited a non-significant trend toward weight loss, averaging -6.6 kg.
  • No significant changes in HbA1c or body weight were observed in the 7.5 mg group.
  • No statistically significant differences were found between the two dosage groups.

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