Cardiovascular diabetology. Endocrinology reports

Tirzepatide use in repeated pancreatitis caused by high triglycerides and type 2 diabetes: a case report

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Abstract

Hypertriglyceridemia-mediated acute pancreatitis is a clinically relevant complication of severe metabolic dysfunction.

  • Incretin-based therapy is often avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis due to current medical guidelines.
  • The relationship between hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis is significant and clinically important.
  • Further exploration of incretin-based therapy in this patient group may be necessary.

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