In conclusion, this trial demonstrates the superiority of oral semaglutide vs sitagliptin in reducing HbA 1c and body weight from baseline in a predominantly Chinese population with type 2 diabetes, as well as a safety and tolerability profile for semaglutide that is consistent with that of the GLP-1RA class
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