Spartina: Iran’s Breakthrough in Diabetes and Obesity Treatment
Uniting modern medicine with sacred pilgrimage — healing body and soul in the heart of Iran
Discover Healing and Heritage in Iran: Introducing Spartina
ShiaJourneys invites you to experience both spiritual solace and medical hope in Iran — a land not only rich in faith, but increasingly known for groundbreaking healthcare advances.
A New Horizon in Metabolic Health
In mid‑August 2025, at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Iran unveiled a significant breakthrough: Spartina, a domestically produced medicine targeting type 2 diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea. Developed by a knowledge‑based company, Spartina contains the active ingredient tirzepatide, known for its dual action on the GIP and GLP‑1 receptors—an advanced mechanism that both controls blood sugar and promotes weight loss.
Professor Alireza Esteghamati, head of endocrinology at Imam Khomeini Hospital, highlighted that while older medication yielded under 10% weight-loss efficacy, and bariatric surgery around 35%, newer drugs like Spartina now achieve 25%–30% effectiveness. Spartina also statistically reduces the three‑month average blood sugar (HbA1c) by about 2.5%.
Importantly, Spartina is broadly safe, with prescription restrictions only for individuals with medullary thyroid cancer or a hereditary condition known as MEN2.
Why This Matters for Pilgrims
Access to Life‑Changing Treatment
For those whose home countries face embargoes, high costs, or limited availability of advanced medications, Spartina offers a rare opportunity for safe, effective treatment in an accessible setting.Combining Pilgrimage with Healing
Imagine this: post‑treatment, you can set out on a journey of spiritual renewal—visiting revered shrines like Imam Ridha in Mashhad or Lady Fatima Ma’sooma in Qom—blending physical healing with deep religious meaning.Inspiring Confidence in Iran’s Medical Capabilities
Developments like Spartina demonstrate that Iran is not only self‑reliant—producing approximately 97% of its medical needs domestically—but also innovating at the forefront of global medicine.
At ShiaJourneys, we understand the journey to healing may also be a spiritual one. That’s why we craft packages that pair medical consultation and treatment at the best and most appropriate hospital for your requirement or condition across the Islamic Republic of Iran with visits to holy shrines and religious sites. Whether you seek medical help unavailable at home or a journey that nourishes both body and soul, let Iran’s advanced healthcare and spiritual heritage guide your journey.