Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, sleep) improve weight maintenance, but do not fully prevent regain in most patients
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Study Design: Participants who achieved average 20.9% weight loss on tirzepatide over 36 weeks were randomized to either: Continue tirzepatide Switch to placebo Results at 88 Weeks (52 weeks after randomization): Continued Tirzepatide: Additional 5.5% weight loss Total weight loss: 25.3% from baseline 89.5% maintained at least 80% of initial weight loss Switched to Placebo: 14% weight regain Total weight loss: 9.9% from baseline Only 16.6% maintained at least 80% of initial weight loss Key Takeaway: Continued treatment is essential for maintaining weight loss
