Strength training exercises, performed twice weekly, will also help build lean muscle, boost metabolism, and support long-term weight management
These findings align with the previous randomized control trials for semaglutide at 2.4 mg and provide additional insight into median weight loss for diabetic and non-diabetic patients at lower doses
Semaglutide is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to help manage type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and to support long-term weight loss (Wegovy)
Ultimately, the goal is not just to change medications but to maintain long-term health outcomes and quality of life.
Its not only considered safe for these purposes, but also likely to improve health significantly, says Jessica Cutler, MD, a weight loss surgeon with the Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore
Studies show that patients who reach this maintenance dose typically achieve 12-15% body weight reduction over six months