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Retatrutide vs Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which Is Better for Weight Loss in 2026?
A Quick Note Before You Begin In the span of just a few years, the medical weight loss landscape has been completely rewritten by a new class of medications. Semaglutide reset expectations in 2021. Tirzepatide pushed them further in 2022 and 2023. By late 2026, a third contender is reshaping the conversation again: retatrutide, a triple-agonist molecule with the most impressive early clinical data of any weight management medication to date. For patients considering medical w

Jan Medical Group
Oct 219 min read


Your Friend Is on Mounjaro. Your Cousin Is on Wegovy. Which One Should Be Yours?
The new problem in Philippine weight management is not scarcity. It is choice. Four years ago, a woman who wanted medical help losing weight in Manila had a narrow menu and a physician willing to prescribe around it. Then Mounjaro arrived in January 2026, the first dual-action medication of its class, approved here for both obesity and type 2 diabetes, a breadth its American sibling Zepbound does not carry. Wegovy followed in April, the dedicated weight-loss formulation of se

Dr. Jan Dipasupil
Apr 306 min read


How to Handle Cravings and Big Meals Without Stress
The holiday season is meant for joy, family, and warmth, but for anyone focusing on weight loss, it can often feel like a minefield of stress. Between big family dinners, endless sweets, and social pressure, the fear of "ruining your progress" is real. Fortunately, your GLP-1 therapy ( Semaglutide or Tirzepatide ) gives you a powerful tool to navigate this time with unprecedented ease. This season, the goal isn't restriction; it's mindful moderation facilitated by the amazi

Christian Peralta
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Beyond the Scale: Tracking Non-Weight Loss Benefits of GLP-1 Therapy (Blood Pressure, Inflammation, Sleep)
When you begin Semaglutide ( Ozempic/Wegovy ) or Tirzepatide ( Mounjaro/Zepbound ), the first thing you notice is the weight loss . It’s the headline result, and often the primary reason people seek treatment. But what if we told you the most profound transformation is the one happening beneath the surface? At Jan Medical Group , we view GLP-1 therapy not just as a weight loss tool, but as a holistic agent for metabolic renewal. The long-term, non-weight-related benefits—i

Christian Peralta
Nov 3, 20254 min read


Why GLP-1 Medications Are the Most Popular Weight Loss Option Today
In recent years, GLP-1 medications have surged in popularity as an effective solution for weight loss. Medications like semaglutide...

Dr. Jan Dipasupil
Jan 23, 20253 min read


Debunking Myths About GLP-1 Medications During Festive Seasons
The Challenge of Managing GLP-1 Medications During the Holidays The festive season brings joy, celebrations, and, often, indulgent meals....

Dr. Jan Dipasupil
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Tirzepatide and Heart Failure: A Dual Benefit for Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Health
Recent research has unveiled that tirzepatide , a medication initially developed for weight loss and diabetes management, significantly...

Dr. Jan Dipasupil
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide: Which Weight Loss Medication is Right for You?
Understanding the Differences Between Tirzepatide and Semaglutide When it comes to weight loss and diabetes management, two medications...

Dr. Jan Dipasupil
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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