They don't work the same way in the body
In the table below, you can see the A1C reduction and weight loss percentages reported in this study: Beyond glucose control and weight management, semaglutide's influence extends to beta cell function
doi: 10.1152/ajpendo.00499.2003 151 UrvaSCoskunTLoghinCCuiXBeebeEO'FarrellLet al
Oral vs injectable GLP-1 RAs: dosing and adherence Administration options for GLP-1 receptor agonists include daily oral tablets (semaglutide), daily injections (liraglutide, lixisenatide), and weekly injections (semaglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide-ER)
A second study, conducted by the EMA, analyzed electronic health records investigating the incidence of suicidal and self-injury events in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D)
Additionally, GLP-1 receptor agonists as a group were associated with a lower risk of self-harm