In STEP 3, the first 8 weeks of the study consisted of a 1,000 kcal per day to 1,200 kcal per day liquid calorie diet at the discretion of the investigator, provided as meal replacements and portion-controlled meals
However, recent research has suggested the drugs potential may be more diverse than just helping with diabetes treatment
In June 2026, the MHRA approved the Wegovy pill, an oral form of semaglutide taken at 25 mg a day and licensed for weight loss
He further commented that in many high-income countries, a significant portion of individuals with excess weight are over the age of 65
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Concurrent Medications : Patients taking GLP-1 drugs often use other medications that affect fluid balance, including diuretics for hypertension or SGLT2 inhibitors for diabetes