Obesity is one of the fastest-growing concerns today, with 1 billion<\/strong> obese people worldwide.\n WHO<\/p>\n World Obesity Day<\/strong><\/p>\n '\u201cMore than 1 billion people worldwide are obese..\u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[1]<\/sup><\/span> Hence, many people choose weight loss drugs and surgeries to eliminate excess body weight. There are new weight loss drugs on the market every day, the latest being tirzepatide. This has led to debates on topics like tirzepatide vs bariatric surgery<\/strong>. So, let\u2019s read further to learn more about them.<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn rn\n GoodRx Health<\/p>\n Can Tirzepatide Help You Lose Weight?<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cTirzepatide is the first medication in its class and comes as a once-weekly injection. It works by impacting your bodyu2019s insulin levels, blood sugar production, and hunger hormones.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[2]<\/sup><\/span> The FDA<\/abbr><\/strong> recently approved this drug for Type 2 Diabetes in May 2022.<\/strong>\n NCBI<\/p>\n Tirzepatide, a New Era of Dual-Targeted Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cOn 14 May 2022, Eli Lilly unlocked one more achievement by receiving US FDA approval for the highly anticipated anti-diabetic drug Mounjarou00ae (tirzepatide).u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[3]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnHowever, in addition to anti-diabetic properties, this drug also has weight loss effects.\n StatPearls<\/p>\n Tirzepatide<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cTirzepatide is a novel medication approved for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus with the additional benefit of weight loss.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[4]<\/sup><\/span> It was recently seen during a clinical trial that many people taking tirzepatide for obesity lost ~20% of their weight.rnrnHowever, the manufacturer Eli Lilly currently has to go through three more trials before it becomes available for weight loss.rn<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> BuzzFeed News<\/strong>\n BuzzFeed News<\/p>\n These Weight Loss Drugs Seem Promising.<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cA clinical trial published last month (called SURMOUNT-1) found many people taking tirzepatide for obesity lost a jaw-dropping 20% of their weight or even more. Before tirzepatide can be made available for weight loss, the manufacturer Lilly currently has to go through three more trials.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[5]<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n rn rnrnThe FDA has given tirzepatide Fast Track designation for reviewing it for treating excess weight. Hence, they will review & potentially approve it for weight loss sooner than any typical medication approval.\n GoodRx Health<\/p>\n Can Tirzepatide Help You Lose Weight?<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cThe FDA has granted tirzepatide its Fast Track designation to be reviewed for the treatment of obesity and overweight. This means they will review and potentially approve it for weight loss sooner than is typical for medication approval.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[6]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrnNow, letu2019s have a look at its mechanism of action.u00a0<\/span>rnrn\n rn t<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> StatPearls<\/strong>\n StatPearls<\/p>\n Tirzepatide<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cMechanism of Action Tirzepatide is a synthetic peptide; and a dual gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist...u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[7]<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n rnInsulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood.\n Medical News<\/p>\n What is insulin?<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cInsulin is a chemical messenger that allows cells to absorb glucose, a sugar, from the blood. The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach that is the main source of insulin in the body.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[8]<\/sup><\/span>rn rn\n rnSince bariatric procedures and drugs are not usually covered by insurance, they can cost you a fortune! For instance, tirzepatide cost is estimated at $17,527 for its course of 72 weeks.\n PubMed<\/p>\n Tirzepatide versus semaglutide for weight loss in patients<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cThe total cost of 72 weeks of tirzepatide was estimated at $17 527.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[9]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnWhile bariatric surgery ranges from $15,000 – $30,000, depending on the procedure and the patientu2019s condition.rn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/tr>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/tr>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/tr>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/tr>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n rn<\/tr>\n rn<\/tbody>\n rn<\/table>\n rn<\/p>\n rnHowever, with MTC<\/abbr>, you can get affordable WLS abroad<\/a>, in countries like Mexico<\/a>, India<\/a>, and Turkey<\/a>, and save upto 50-80%.rn<\/p>\n rn<\/span>As with any other drug or major procedure, tirzepatide and WLS<\/abbr> too have their own pros and cons.rnrnHere’s a list of pros and cons of tirzepatide drug:rnrn![\"Women](\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/02\/Woman-injecting-drug-shot-under-her-skin-1.jpg\" "\\"Women")
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What is Tirzepatide Drug?<\/h2>\n rnrnTirzepatide is a once-a-week<\/strong> subcutaneous injectable that suppresses hunger and results in weight loss.\n
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Tirzepatide: Mechanism of Action<\/h2>\n rnrnGLP-1<\/abbr> and GIP<\/abbr> are both gut hormones that are released after eating. Tirzepatide mimics these hormones by signaling the pancreas to release insulin after eating.rnrnThis further results in lowering your blood sugar. In addition to lowering blood sugar, tirzepatide also:rn<\/p>\n
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Is Tirpezatide an Alternative To Bariatric Surgery?<\/h2>\n rnrnTo answer this question, letu2019s look at the cost, pros & cons, and long-term effects of the two:<\/span>rn<\/p>\n
Tirzepatide Cost vs Bariatric Surgery Cost<\/h3>\n
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rn<\/p>\n Procedure<\/th>\n Cost<\/th>\n rn<\/p>\n Lap Banding<\/td>\n $15,000<\/td>\n rn<\/p>\n Gastric Sleeve<\/td>\n $20,000<\/td>\n rn<\/p>\n Gastric Bypass<\/td>\n $25,000<\/td>\n rn<\/p>\n Duodenal Switch<\/td>\n $30,000<\/td>\n *These are estimated prices<\/h6>\n
Tirzepatide vs Bariatric Surgery: Pros & Cons<\/h3>\n