Marketed under brand names including Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes, and Wegovy for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction, semaglutide works by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1
The overall mean duration of T2D was comparable with SUSTAIN 6 at 14.9 years
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Also, semaglutide injection may increase the risk of developing tumors of the thyroid gland, including medullary thyroid carcinoma
Additional mechanisms such as enhanced lipolysis, increased diuresis, greater energy expenditure may further support preferential FM reduction while preserving lean tissue, a particularly valuable outcome for minimising sarcopenia risk during weight loss
Youre pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant (youll need to stop GLP-1s at least 2 months before trying to conceive)