Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
Board-certified physicianBoard-certified in anesthesiology, he reads medications and metabolism with a pharmacologist's eye, which shapes how he doses weight loss and longevity care.
Weekly tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes
Mounjaro online for type 2 diabetes
Mounjaro is a once-weekly tirzepatide injection approved to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and it often brings weight down too. A licensed clinician can review your diabetes care in a short online visit.
- Free 5–10 minute consultation
- One injection a week
- Plans from $299 a month
Free to book. You pay only if you go ahead with treatment.
$299starting price, per month
Licensed U.S. clinician review
Approved for: Type 2 diabetes
From $299/motransparent price
5–10 minphone or video
No insuranceneeded
LicensedU.S. clinicians
Why get Mounjaro through My IV Doctors
A diabetes-focused review
Your clinician reviews your other diabetes medicines and may lower insulin or sulfonylurea doses when you start, to reduce your risk of low blood sugar.
Gradual dose increases
You start at 2.5 mg weekly and step up by 2.5 mg after at least four weeks on each dose, guided by follow-up visits, up to 15 mg.
A1C results from trials
In the SURPASS-2 trial, A1C fell by 2.0 to 2.3 percentage points on Mounjaro. Your own results depend on your starting level, medicines and habits.
No insurance needed to start
The first consultation is free and doesn't require insurance. Plans start at $299 a month; brand medication may cost extra, and your clinician confirms the total first.
How to get Mounjaro online
- 1
Pick a time for your free visit
Choose phone or video. The first consultation is free and does not require insurance.
- 2
Review your diabetes history
In 5–10 minutes, a licensed U.S. clinician goes over your diagnosis, recent A1C, current diabetes medicines, kidney and eye history and other conditions.
- 3
Your prescription is sent
If Mounjaro is appropriate, your clinician prescribes the 2.5 mg starter dose and may adjust insulin or a sulfonylurea to lower the chance of low blood sugar.
- 4
Track your blood sugar
Keep checking glucose as advised. Your clinician uses your readings and A1C to decide on dose increases.
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Keep your doctor informed
We encourage you to keep your primary care or diabetes team informed, especially about eye exams and kidney checks.
Who can take Mounjaro?
Diagnosed type 2 diabetes
A confirmed diagnosis is required. Bring your latest A1C or glucose readings to the visit if you have them.
A1C above your target
Mounjaro is often added when metformin or other medicines are not getting your blood sugar where you and your clinician want it.
Diabetes plus excess weight
Many people with type 2 diabetes also want to lose weight, and tirzepatide often helps with both.
Prefer a weekly injection
One injection a week can be easier to keep up with than several daily pills.
Who shouldn't take Mounjaro
People with type 1 diabetes, severe gastroparesis or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. It's also not for use during pregnancy or alongside another GLP-1 or tirzepatide product.
Mounjaro vs. Zepbound vs. Ozempic
| Feature | Mounjaro | Zepbound | Ozempic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Tirzepatide | Tirzepatide | Semaglutide |
| FDA-approved for | Type 2 diabetes | Weight management | Type 2 diabetes |
| How it's taken | Weekly injection | Weekly injection | Weekly injection |
| Plans from | $299/mo | $299/mo | $149/mo |
What is Mounjaro?
Mounjaro is Eli Lilly's brand of tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes. The FDA approved it as an add-on to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control, and its label now covers adults and children aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes. Our online program treats adults.
Tirzepatide acts on two hormone receptors, GIP and GLP-1. In people with type 2 diabetes, this prompts the pancreas to release insulin when glucose is high, lowers the release of glucagon, slows digestion and reduces appetite. The result is lower A1C for many people, often with weight loss as a side benefit.
Mounjaro is not approved for weight loss on its own, and it is not for type 1 diabetes. If weight is your main goal and you do not have type 2 diabetes, your clinician will usually discuss Zepbound, the brand of the same medicine approved for weight management. Brand medication may cost extra, and your clinician confirms the total before prescribing.
Mounjaro A1C results in clinical trials
In the SURPASS-2 trial summarized in Mounjaro's FDA label, adults already taking metformin added either Mounjaro or semaglutide 1 mg for 40 weeks. A1C fell by 2.0, 2.2 and 2.3 percentage points on Mounjaro 5, 10 and 15 mg, compared with 1.9 points on semaglutide. About 82% to 86% of people on Mounjaro reached an A1C below 7%, versus 79% on semaglutide.
These are averages from a controlled study. How much your A1C changes depends on your starting level, other medicines, diet and activity.
Mounjaro dosage schedule
You start at 2.5 mg once a week for four weeks; this dose is for getting used to the medicine and is not expected to control glucose. After that, the dose goes to 5 mg, and your clinician can increase it by 2.5 mg after at least four weeks on each dose. The adult maximum is 15 mg weekly.
- Inject on the same day each week, any time of day, with or without food
- If you miss a dose, take it within 4 days; otherwise skip it
- Do not mix Mounjaro with insulin in the same syringe
- Available as single-dose pens and vials, plus four-dose KwikPens and multi-dose vials
Mounjaro with metformin, insulin and other diabetes drugs
Mounjaro on its own rarely causes low blood sugar. The risk rises when it is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea such as glipizide or glimepiride, and your clinician may lower those doses when you start. Learn the signs of low blood sugar, such as shakiness, sweating, confusion and a fast heartbeat, and keep fast-acting sugar on hand.
If you have diabetic eye disease, tell your clinician. Rapid improvement in blood sugar has been linked to temporary worsening of diabetic retinopathy, so keep up with eye exams.
Mounjaro side effects and safety
Stomach and bowel symptoms are the most common side effects and tend to settle over a few weeks. Your clinician screens for the risks below before prescribing.
- Most common: nausea, diarrhea, reduced appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion and stomach pain
- Boxed warning: thyroid C-cell tumors in rats; contraindicated with MTC or MEN 2 history
- Stop and seek care for severe, persistent stomach pain that may spread to the back
- Low blood sugar risk with insulin or sulfonylureas; dose changes may be needed
- Report changes in vision; diabetic retinopathy can worsen
- Oral contraceptives may be less effective for 4 weeks after starting and after each dose increase
Physicians who oversee your care
Independently licensed U.S. physicians supervise every treatment we offer.
Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.
PhysicianTrained at Columbia and Washington University, he pairs prescriptions with practical habits around food, training and sleep.
Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
OB-GYN, board certifiedAn OB-GYN for more than 40 years and a Fellow of ACOG, she leads women's health care, from perimenopause to PCOS.
Mounjaro FAQs
Still deciding? The first consultation is free and takes about 5–10 minutes.
Book a free consultationCan I get Mounjaro without diabetes?
Mounjaro is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes only. If you want help with weight and do not have type 2 diabetes, your clinician may discuss Zepbound or another weight-management option instead.
How much does Mounjaro cost without insurance?
Plans start at $299/mo and your first consultation is free. Brand medication may add to the cost depending on dose, and your clinician confirms the total before prescribing.
Is Mounjaro insulin?
No. Mounjaro is a GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps your body release its own insulin when glucose is high. It can be used alongside insulin, but they should not be mixed in one injection.
Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: what's the difference?
Ozempic contains semaglutide, which acts on GLP-1 only. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, which acts on GIP and GLP-1. In a head-to-head trial, Mounjaro lowered A1C somewhat more than semaglutide 1 mg.
Does Mounjaro cause weight loss?
Many people with type 2 diabetes do lose weight on Mounjaro, but weight loss is not its approved use and amounts vary. Your clinician focuses first on safe blood sugar control.
Should I stop metformin when I start Mounjaro?
Do not stop any diabetes medicine on your own. Your clinician will decide whether to keep, reduce or change your other medicines.
How long does Mounjaro take to lower blood sugar?
Some people see lower glucose readings within weeks, but the first month's 2.5 mg dose is a starter dose. A1C reflects about three months, so it is usually rechecked after that.
Do I need lab work for Mounjaro?
Your clinician will want a recent A1C and may ask about kidney function. If you do not have recent results, they can order tests.
Can Mounjaro cause low blood sugar?
On its own it seldom does. The risk goes up with insulin or sulfonylureas, which is why those doses may be lowered.
Is Mounjaro approved for type 1 diabetes?
No. It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes.
Can I take Mounjaro and Zepbound together?
No. Both contain tirzepatide, and the labels advise against using them together or with any other GLP-1 medicine.
Can Mounjaro affect your eyes?
Let them know you started Mounjaro, especially if you have diabetic retinopathy. Fast drops in blood sugar can temporarily affect the eyes.
How do you store Mounjaro?
Refrigerate it in the original carton. Single-dose pens and vials can be kept unrefrigerated for up to 21 days if needed. Never freeze it.
Start Mounjaro with a free consultation
Book a free 5–10 minute phone or video visit. If Mounjaro fits your diabetes care, plans start at $299 a month, with follow-up for every dose change.
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Medically reviewed October 2026. This page is general information and not a substitute for advice from your own clinician. Read our editorial policy.
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