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GLP-1 operates through multiple mechanisms, including reducing hunger, increasing a sense of fullness after meals, boosting energy expenditure, and improving insulin sensitivity

A Decision Framework Choose Semaglutide If: You are starting GLP-1 therapy for the first time and want to begin with the more established, longer-studied option Cost is a tighter constraint and the $50 per injection pricing is important Your weight loss goal is moderate (10-15% of body weight) and semaglutides proven efficacy range is sufficient Your insurance covers Wegovy or Ozempic, making brand-name semaglutide accessible through a separate pharmacy benefit Choose Tirzepatide If: Maximum weight loss is the priority and you want the most clinically effective option currently available You have tried semaglutide and found the results plateaued before reaching your goal You have Type 2 diabetes, as tirzepatides dual mechanism produces stronger glycemic control alongside weight loss The cost difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide is manageable within your budget You are comfortable using HSA funds to offset the cost of the higher dose tiers What About Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

In a separate trial involving T2D patients, semaglutide treatment decreased the risk of CKD and cardiovascular death by 24%, delaying the progression of kidney dysfunction over four years

Noom does not offer compounded tirzepatide in any form or compounded semaglutide in oral tablets or drops

The dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, tirzepatide, improves lipoprotein biomarkers associated with insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes