At 68 weeks (roughly 16 months), the STEP 1 trial showed average weight loss of 14.9% with semaglutide versus 2.4% with placebo
These drugs work by mimicking the action of naturally occurring GLP-1, an incretin hormone that stimulates insulin secretion in response to food intake, suppresses glucagon release, and slows gastric emptying
And with some people without diabetes buying the pre-filled pens to lose weight, there have been continuing global shortages
But with each passing day, I felt more confident that I had made the right choice
This may pose practical and psychological barriers for adolescents, underscoring the need for alternative formulations, improved delivery systems, or combination treatment strategies
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