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A1CBody measures and lab testsA1C is a blood test that reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past 3 months, reported as a percentage.Adaptive thermogenesisBody measures and lab testsAdaptive thermogenesis is the drop in calorie burn after weight loss that goes beyond what the smaller body size alone…Adverse eventInsurance, rules and careAn adverse event is any unwanted health problem that happens while someone is using a medical product, whether or not…AmycretinPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsAmycretin is an investigational Novo Nordisk molecule that activates both the GLP-1 and amylin receptors, studied as a…AmylinPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsAmylin is a hormone released with insulin after meals that slows stomach emptying, lowers glucagon and helps signal…Anti-obesity medication (AOM)Medicines and devicesAn anti-obesity medication is a prescription drug with an FDA-approved use for weight reduction or chronic weight…AOD-9604Peptides, hormones and pipeline drugsAOD-9604 is an unapproved peptide made from a fragment of human growth hormone, once developed as an obesity drug and…AutoinjectorMedicines and devicesAn autoinjector is a prefilled, single-use pen with a hidden needle that delivers a set dose under the skin when you…
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B12 injectionsSupplementsVitamin B12 shots treat B12 deficiency; they are often sold for energy and weight loss, but they have not been shown to…Bariatric surgeryInsurance, rules and careBariatric surgery, also called metabolic and bariatric surgery, is a group of operations that change the stomach or…BerberineSupplementsBerberine is a plant compound sold as a supplement and nicknamed "nature's Ozempic" online, but evidence for weight…Binge eating disorderConditionsBinge eating disorder is an eating disorder in which a person regularly eats an unusually large amount of food in a…BioequivalentInsurance, rules and careBioequivalent means a generic medicine delivers the same active ingredient into the body at a similar rate and amount…BiosimilarInsurance, rules and careA biosimilar is an FDA-approved copy of a biologic medicine, such as insulin, that is highly similar to the original…Blood pressure readingBody measures and lab testsA blood pressure reading is two numbers, systolic over diastolic, measured in mm Hg, that show the pressure in your…BMI (body mass index)Body measures and lab testsBMI is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared, a quick screen for whether weight may affect…BMI percentileBody measures and lab testsBMI percentile shows how a child or teen's BMI compares with others of the same age and sex, and is used instead of…BMR (basal metabolic rate)Body measures and lab testsBMR is the number of calories your body burns at complete rest to keep you alive: breathing, circulation, organ work…Body compositionBody measures and lab testsBody composition describes what your weight is made of, mainly fat mass and lean mass such as muscle, bone, organs and…Body fat percentageBody measures and lab testsBody fat percentage is the share of your total weight that is fat, a more direct measure of body composition than BMI.Boxed warningInsurance, rules and careA boxed warning is the FDA's most prominent safety alert, shown in a black-bordered box at the top of a drug's…BPC-157Peptides, hormones and pipeline drugsBPC-157 is a lab-made peptide promoted online for healing and weight loss. It is not FDA-approved for any use, and…
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CagrilintidePeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsCagrilintide is an investigational long-acting amylin analog from Novo Nordisk, given weekly, studied alone and paired…CagriSemaPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsCagriSema is an investigational once-weekly injection from Novo Nordisk that combines cagrilintide, an amylin analog…Calorie deficitNutrition and exerciseA calorie deficit means eating fewer calories than you burn, so your body draws on stored energy and weight goes down…Cardiovascular diseaseConditionsCardiovascular disease is a broad term for conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery…Chromium picolinateSupplementsChromium picolinate is a mineral supplement marketed to curb cravings and support blood sugar, but studies show little…Chronic kidney disease (CKD)ConditionsChronic kidney disease is long-lasting kidney damage or reduced kidney function, which means the kidneys cannot filter…CJC-1295Peptides, hormones and pipeline drugsCJC-1295 is an unapproved, lab-made peptide that mimics growth hormone-releasing hormone and is marketed online for fat…CoinsuranceInsurance, rules and careCoinsurance is the percentage of a covered service or drug's cost that you pay, such as 20%, usually after you have met…Compounded drugInsurance, rules and careA compounded drug is a medicine mixed by a pharmacy for a specific patient need; it is not FDA-approved and not…Compounding pharmacy (503A)Insurance, rules and careA 503A compounding pharmacy is a state-licensed pharmacy that prepares customized medicines for individual patients…ConstipationConditionsConstipation means having fewer than three bowel movements a week, or stools that are hard, dry, lumpy or difficult to…ContraindicationInsurance, rules and careA contraindication is a situation in which a medicine or procedure should not be used because the risk clearly…CopayInsurance, rules and careA copay, or copayment, is a fixed dollar amount you pay for a covered service or prescription, such as $25 for a…Cushing's syndromeConditionsCushing's syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by too much cortisol in the body over a long time, often leading to…
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DeductibleInsurance, rules and careA deductible is the amount you pay for covered health care or prescriptions each plan year before your insurance starts…DehydrationConditionsDehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in, leaving it without enough water to work normally.Delayed gastric emptyingConditionsDelayed gastric emptying means food leaves the stomach more slowly, an expected effect of GLP-1 medicines that adds to…DEXA scanBody measures and lab testsA DEXA (or DXA) scan uses very low-dose x-rays to measure bone density and, on many machines, fat mass and lean mass in…Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)ConditionsDiabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening emergency in which a lack of insulin makes the body burn fat so fast that…Dietary fiberNutrition and exerciseDietary fiber is the part of plant foods your body cannot fully digest; it adds bulk, helps bowel regularity and can…DPP-4 inhibitorMedicines and devicesA DPP-4 inhibitor is a diabetes pill, such as sitagliptin, that slows the breakdown of your own GLP-1 and GIP, with…Dual agonistPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsA dual agonist is a single molecule that activates two different hormone receptors, such as tirzepatide acting on both…DulaglutideMedicines and devicesDulaglutide is a once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist sold as Trulicity, approved for type 2 diabetes but not for weight…
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Efficacy estimandResearch termsThe efficacy estimand is a trial result that estimates the drug's effect if everyone had kept taking it as planned.eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate)Body measures and lab testseGFR is a number calculated from a blood test, usually creatinine, that estimates how well your kidneys filter waste…ElectrolytesNutrition and exerciseElectrolytes are minerals such as sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium that carry an electric charge and help…ExenatideMedicines and devicesExenatide was the first GLP-1 receptor agonist approved in the US, a twice-daily injection for type 2 diabetes first…External reviewInsurance, rules and careAn external review is an independent check of an insurer's denial by a third party outside the insurance company, after…
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Fasting glucoseBody measures and lab testsFasting glucose is the amount of sugar in your blood after at least 8 hours without food, used to screen for…FDA drug shortage listInsurance, rules and careThe FDA drug shortage list is the agency's public database of medicines in short supply, and it affects when pharmacies…Food noiseBody measures and lab testsFood noise is an informal term for frequent, intrusive thoughts about food that are hard to switch off, even when you…FormularyInsurance, rules and careA formulary is your insurance plan's list of covered drugs, usually sorted into tiers that set how much you pay.FSA (flexible spending account)Insurance, rules and careAn FSA is an employer-offered account that lets you set aside pre-tax pay for eligible medical costs such as copays…
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GallstonesConditionsGallstones are hard deposits, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin, that form in the gallbladder and can cause…Gastric bypassInsurance, rules and careGastric bypass, usually Roux-en-Y bypass, is a weight-loss operation that creates a small stomach pouch and connects it…GastroparesisConditionsGastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties much more slowly than normal without a blockage, causing…Generic drug (generic GLP-1)Insurance, rules and careA generic drug is an FDA-approved copy of a brand medicine with the same active ingredient; in the US, generic GLP-1s…GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)ConditionsGERD is a long-lasting form of acid reflux in which stomach contents repeatedly flow back into the esophagus, causing…Gestational diabetesConditionsGestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops for the first time during pregnancy, usually found with…GhrelinBody measures and lab testsGhrelin is a hormone made mainly in the stomach that rises before meals and helps signal hunger to the brain, which is…GIPPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsGIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) is a second gut hormone that boosts insulin release after meals and…GLP-1Peptides, hormones and pipeline drugsGLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a gut hormone released after you eat that helps control blood sugar and tells your…GLP-1 patches and dropsInsurance, rules and care"GLP-1 patches" and "GLP-1 drops" are products sold online that claim GLP-1-like effects on appetite or weight; none is…GLP-1 receptor agonistMedicines and devicesA GLP-1 receptor agonist is a medicine that switches on the same receptor as natural GLP-1, but lasts much longer in…GlucagonBody measures and lab testsGlucagon is a hormone made by the pancreas that raises blood sugar by telling the liver to release stored glucose…Glucagon receptor agonistPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsA glucagon receptor agonist activates the receptor for glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar but may also…Glucomannan and fiber supplementsSupplementsGlucomannan is a soluble fiber from konjac root that swells with water and is sold for fullness; its effect on weight…Glycemic index (GI)Nutrition and exerciseThe glycemic index ranks carbohydrate foods from 0 to 100 by how quickly they raise blood sugar compared with pure…Green tea extractSupplementsGreen tea extract is a concentrated supplement of tea catechins such as EGCG, sold for fat burning; its weight effect…
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Half-lifeMedicines and devicesA drug's half-life is the time it takes for the amount in your blood to fall by half; it sets how often a medicine is…HDL cholesterolBody measures and lab testsHDL cholesterol, often called good cholesterol, is carried by particles that move cholesterol from the body back to the…Heart failureConditionsHeart failure is a long-term condition in which the heart cannot pump or fill with enough blood to meet the body's…HIIT (high-intensity interval training)Nutrition and exerciseHIIT is a way of exercising that alternates short bursts of very hard effort with periods of easier recovery, such as…HSA (health savings account)Insurance, rules and careAn HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account, paired with a high-deductible health plan, that you can use to pay for…Hypertension (high blood pressure)ConditionsHypertension is blood pressure that stays at or above 130/80 mm Hg over time, raising the risk of heart attack, stroke…HypoglycemiaConditionsHypoglycemia is low blood sugar, generally below 70 mg/dL, which can cause shakiness, sweating, confusion and, if…HypothyroidismConditionsHypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone…
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IncretinPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsIncretins are gut hormones, mainly GLP-1 and GIP, that increase insulin release after you eat.Injection siteMedicines and devicesAn injection site is the body area where you give a shot; GLP-1 labels allow the stomach, front of the thigh and back…InsulinBody measures and lab testsInsulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for…Insulin (medicine)Medicines and devicesInsulin as a medicine replaces or adds to the body's own insulin to control blood sugar, and weight gain is a common…Insulin resistanceConditionsInsulin resistance means cells in your muscles, fat and liver do not respond well to insulin, so the pancreas has to…Insurance appealInsurance, rules and careAn insurance appeal is a formal request asking your health plan to reconsider a decision to deny, reduce or stop…Intensive behavioral therapy for obesityInsurance, rules and careIntensive behavioral therapy for obesity is structured, repeated counseling on eating, activity and habits, delivered…Intermittent fastingNutrition and exerciseIntermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between set eating windows and fasting periods, such as eating…IpamorelinPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsIpamorelin is an unapproved peptide that mimics the hunger hormone ghrelin to trigger growth hormone release, and it is…
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Karvonen formulaNutrition and exerciseThe Karvonen formula sets heart-rate training zones using both your maximum heart rate and your resting heart rate.Katch-McArdle equationBody measures and lab testsThe Katch-McArdle equation estimates basal metabolic rate from lean body mass instead of total weight.KetosisBody measures and lab testsKetosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns more fat for fuel and makes ketones, usually when carbohydrate…
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LDL cholesterolBody measures and lab testsLDL cholesterol, often called bad cholesterol, is carried by particles that can build up as plaque in artery walls and…Lean body massBody measures and lab testsLean body mass is everything in your body that is not fat: muscle, bone, organs, skin and water.LeptinBody measures and lab testsLeptin is a hormone released by fat cells that tells the brain how much energy the body has stored, helping to reduce…LipedemaConditionsLipedema is a chronic fat disorder, seen almost only in women, in which fat builds up symmetrically in the legs and…Lipotropic injections (MIC shots)SupplementsLipotropic or MIC injections combine methionine, inositol and choline, often with B12, and are marketed to burn fat…LiraglutideMedicines and devicesLiraglutide is an older, once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist sold as Victoza for type 2 diabetes and Saxenda for weight…LixisenatideMedicines and devicesLixisenatide is a once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes, now sold in the US mainly inside Soliqua, a…
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MacronutrientsNutrition and exerciseMacronutrients are the three nutrients that supply calories: protein and carbohydrate at about 4 calories per gram, and…Maintenance doseMedicines and devicesA maintenance dose is the dose a person stays on long term after finishing the step-up phase of a medicine.Maridebart cafraglutide (MariTide)Peptides, hormones and pipeline drugsMariTide is an investigational Amgen injection, given monthly or less often, that activates the GLP-1 receptor while…MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)ConditionsMASH is the more serious form of MASLD, in which liver fat comes with inflammation and liver cell damage that can lead…MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)ConditionsMASLD is a buildup of extra fat in the liver linked to metabolic problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes or high…MazdutidePeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsMazdutide is a weekly glucagon and GLP-1 dual agonist approved in China in 2025 for weight management. It is not…MC4R (melanocortin-4 receptor)Peptides, hormones and pipeline drugsMC4R is a receptor in the brain's hypothalamus that helps control hunger and energy use, and changes in its pathway can…MedicaidInsurance, rules and careMedicaid is a public health coverage program, run by each state with federal funding, for eligible people with low…Medicare Part DInsurance, rules and careMedicare Part D is the outpatient prescription drug benefit for people with Medicare, offered through private plans…Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)ConditionsMedullary thyroid carcinoma is a rare thyroid cancer that starts in the C-cells, the cells that make the hormone…MedWatchInsurance, rules and careMedWatch is the FDA's safety reporting program, where patients, caregivers and health professionals can report side…MEN 2 (multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2)ConditionsMEN 2 is an inherited condition that raises the risk of tumors in hormone glands, including medullary thyroid cancer.MET (metabolic equivalent)Nutrition and exerciseA MET is a unit of exercise intensity; 1 MET is the energy you burn sitting quietly, and brisk walking is roughly 3 to…Metabolic syndromeConditionsMetabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors, including a large waist, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and…MetforminMedicines and devicesMetformin is a low-cost diabetes pill, used in the US since 1994, that lowers the liver's sugar output and may cause a…Mifflin-St Jeor equationBody measures and lab testsThe Mifflin-St Jeor equation estimates basal metabolic rate from weight, height, age and sex, and is widely used in…MOTS-cPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsMOTS-c is a small peptide encoded by mitochondrial DNA, studied in animals for effects on metabolism and sold online…
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NAD+ injectionsSupplementsNAD+ injections and IV drips are sold by clinics for energy, aging and weight loss, but no NAD+ injection is…Naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave)Medicines and devicesContrave is an extended-release tablet combining naltrexone and bupropion, approved by the FDA in 2014 for chronic…NDC (National Drug Code)Insurance, rules and careAn NDC is a unique number that identifies a specific drug product in the US, including who makes or labels it, the…NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)Body measures and lab testsNEAT is the energy you burn through everyday movement that is not planned exercise, like walking, standing, chores and…
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ObesityConditionsObesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat harms health; in adults it is commonly screened for with a BMI of…Obesity classesBody measures and lab testsObesity classes split adult obesity into three BMI bands, class 1, class 2 and class 3, to describe how far above the…Obesity medicine specialistInsurance, rules and careAn obesity medicine specialist is a physician with extra training in treating obesity, often shown by certification…Obstructive sleep apneaConditionsObstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep, cutting airflow…Off-label useInsurance, rules and careOff-label use means prescribing an FDA-approved medicine for a condition, dose, age group or route that is not listed…One-rep max (1RM)Nutrition and exerciseOne-rep max is the heaviest weight you can lift once with good form for a given exercise.Oral semaglutideMedicines and devicesOral semaglutide is semaglutide in a daily tablet, sold as Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes and as the Wegovy pill for…OrforglipronMedicines and devicesOrforglipron is a once-daily GLP-1 pill from Eli Lilly, sold as Foundayo. It is a small molecule, not a peptide, so it…OrlistatMedicines and devicesOrlistat is a weight-loss pill that blocks some fat from being absorbed in the gut, sold by prescription as Xenical and…OsteoarthritisConditionsOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, in which the cartilage and other tissues in a joint gradually…Outsourcing facility (503B)Insurance, rules and careA 503B outsourcing facility is a sterile-compounding business registered with the FDA that can make larger batches…OverweightBody measures and lab testsOverweight is the adult BMI category from 25 to less than 30, meaning weight is higher than what is considered healthy…OxyntomodulinPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsOxyntomodulin is a natural gut hormone that activates both the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, and it inspired…
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PancreatitisConditionsPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, usually causing severe upper belly pain that may spread to the back…PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)ConditionsPCOS is a common hormonal condition affecting the ovaries, often causing irregular periods, higher androgen levels and…Pen needleMedicines and devicesA pen needle is a small, disposable needle that screws onto a multi-dose injection pen, such as Ozempic or Saxenda, and…PeptidePeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsA peptide is a short chain of amino acids; under FDA rules, chains of 40 amino acids or fewer are peptides and longer…PhentermineMedicines and devicesPhentermine is a prescription appetite suppressant approved since 1959 for short-term weight loss, and it is a…Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia)Medicines and devicesQsymia combines low-dose phentermine with extended-release topiramate in one daily capsule, approved by the FDA in 2012…PlaceboResearch termsA placebo is an inactive treatment, such as a shot with no drug, used in trials to compare against the real medicine.PramlintideMedicines and devicesPramlintide (Symlin) is an injected copy of the hormone amylin, approved in 2005 for people with diabetes who also use…PrediabetesConditionsPrediabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, a stage…Prescribing informationInsurance, rules and carePrescribing information, often called the drug label, is the FDA-approved document that lists a medicine's uses, doses…Prior authorizationInsurance, rules and carePrior authorization is an insurer's requirement that your prescriber send proof a medicine is needed before the plan…Progressive overloadNutrition and exerciseProgressive overload is the training principle of gradually increasing the demand on your muscles, through more weight…Protein floorNutrition and exerciseA protein floor is the minimum daily protein you aim to eat, even on low-appetite days, to help protect muscle while…PYY (peptide YY)Peptides, hormones and pipeline drugsPYY is a gut hormone released after meals, from the same intestinal cells that make GLP-1, that helps reduce appetite…
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SarcopeniaConditionsSarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function that becomes more common with age and can affect balance…SatietyBody measures and lab testsSatiety is the feeling of fullness and lack of hunger that lasts after a meal and influences how long it is until you…Savings cardInsurance, rules and careA savings card is a manufacturer coupon that lowers what an eligible patient pays for a brand-name drug at the pharmacy.Sedentary behaviorNutrition and exerciseSedentary behavior is waking time spent sitting, reclining or lying down with very low energy use, such as watching TV…SemaglutideMedicines and devicesSemaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist made by Novo Nordisk, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy shots and as Rybelsus and…Semaglutide salt formsInsurance, rules and careSemaglutide sodium and semaglutide acetate are salt forms used by some compounders; the FDA says they differ from the…Set pointBody measures and lab testsSet point is the idea that the body defends a certain weight range by adjusting hunger and calorie burn when weight…Setmelanotide (Imcivree)Medicines and devicesSetmelanotide is a daily injection that activates the MC4R appetite pathway, approved only for certain rare genetic and…SGLT2 inhibitorMedicines and devicesAn SGLT2 inhibitor is a diabetes, heart and kidney pill, such as empagliflozin or dapagliflozin, that makes the kidneys…Sleeve gastrectomyInsurance, rules and careSleeve gastrectomy is a weight-loss operation that permanently removes about 80% of the stomach, leaving a narrow…Soluble fiberNutrition and exerciseSoluble fiber is a type of dietary fiber that dissolves in water to form a gel in the gut, slowing digestion and…Step countNutrition and exerciseStep count is the number of steps you take in a day, tracked by a phone, watch or pedometer, and used as a simple…Step therapyInsurance, rules and careStep therapy is an insurance rule that makes you try a lower-cost treatment first before the plan will cover a pricier…Subcutaneous injectionMedicines and devicesA subcutaneous injection delivers medicine into the fatty layer just under the skin, the route used for injected GLP-1…SulfonylureaMedicines and devicesSulfonylureas, such as glipizide, glimepiride and glyburide, are older diabetes pills that push the pancreas to release…SurvodutidePeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsSurvodutide is an investigational weekly injection from Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma that activates both the…
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TDEE (total daily energy expenditure)Body measures and lab testsTDEE is the total calories you burn in a day: BMR plus movement, exercise and the energy used to digest food.TelehealthInsurance, rules and careTelehealth, also called telemedicine, is health care delivered remotely through video visits, phone calls, secure…TesamorelinMedicines and devicesTesamorelin (Egrifta) is a growth hormone-releasing peptide approved to reduce excess belly fat in adults with…Thermic effect of foodNutrition and exerciseThe thermic effect of food is the energy your body spends digesting, absorbing and storing what you eat, roughly 10% of…TirzepatideMedicines and devicesTirzepatide is a once-weekly injected medicine that activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, sold as Mounjaro and…TitrationMedicines and devicesTitration is the step-by-step increase of a medicine dose over weeks, starting low so the body can adjust.Treatment-regimen estimandResearch termsThe treatment-regimen estimand is a trial result that includes everyone assigned to the drug, whether or not they kept…TriglyceridesBody measures and lab testsTriglycerides are the most common type of fat in the blood; the body stores extra calories as triglycerides, and high…Triple agonistPeptides, hormones and pipeline drugsA triple agonist is one molecule that activates three hormone receptors; retatrutide, which acts on GIP, GLP-1 and…Type 1 diabetesConditionsType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the insulin-making cells of the pancreas…Type 2 diabetesConditionsType 2 diabetes is a long-term condition in which the body does not use insulin well and blood sugar stays too high.
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Waist circumferenceBody measures and lab testsWaist circumference is the distance around your midsection, measured just above the hip bones, and is a simple way to…Waist-to-height ratioBody measures and lab testsWaist-to-height ratio is your waist measurement divided by your height, a simple screening number where a result under…Weight-loss plateauBody measures and lab testsA weight-loss plateau is a stretch of weeks when your weight stops dropping even though you have not changed your…Weight-related conditionConditionsA weight-related condition is a health problem linked to excess weight, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or…