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Surgery results in greater weight loss and lower healthcare costs than GLP-1RA therapies with proven long-term results. The teams findings are being presented this week at the annual scientific meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
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Contact your healthcare provider immediately if thirst is accompanied by: Signs of severe dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, confusion, rapid heartbeat, decreased skin turgor) Persistent vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours Inability to keep fluids down Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (fruity breath odor, rapid breathing, abdominal pain) Blood glucose readings consistently above 250 mg/dL (check ketones if available) Blood glucose readings below 70 mg/dL with symptoms of hypoglycemia Decreased urine output despite drinking fluids Rapid weight loss over 24-48 hours (suggesting dehydration) While tirzepatide does not require dose adjustment based on renal function, patients experiencing severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions should be monitored for acute kidney injury, particularly if dehydration occurs
Note your hunger and portions weekly so you and your provider can see the trend, not just day-to-day noise
