Semaglutide

Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, is an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management, developed by Novo Nordisk in 2012.Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning that it mimics the action of the human incretin glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), thereby increasing insulin secretion and increasing blood sugar disposal and improving glycemic control.

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Diabetes Medication Semaglutide Reduces Excess Body Fat in People With Obesity

Semaglutide reduces excess body fat in people with obesity

Semaglutide paired with intensive behavioral therapy showed triple weight loss vs placebo

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A new study finds that 35% of people who took an obesity drug called Semaglutide lost more than 20% of their total body weight, after 68 weekly injections. About 75% lost more than 10% of their body weight. The average weight loss was 15.3 kg.