This raises the plausible, though not yet fully proven in humans, mechanism that GLP-1-based therapies may directly stabilize ventilatory drive and enhance upper airway dilator muscle tone, independent of weight loss (Grote and Somers 2025)
There is no doubt in my mind that these drugs are going to have their use, even in normal-BMI people, for the overall glycemic effect, Garg says
13 Further research is needed to investigate the interconnected pathophysiologic roles of glucagon, GLP-1, and GIP while determining the niche for twincretin therapy in T2DM
Dosing schedules differ between Mounjaro and semaglutide-based medications: Mounjaro escalates from 2.5mg to 15mg maximum over 16-20 weeks Wegovy escalates from 0.25mg to 2.4mg over similar timeframes Both require weekly injections with similar injection techniques Cost considerations often favor Ozempic for diabetic patients due to insurance coverage
It helps strengthen the body's defense mechanisms and promotes overall immune health
Spinneker A, Sola R, Lemmen V, Castillo MJ, Pietrzik K, Gonzlez-Gross M