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Long-term Semaglutide Drives Continuing Weight Loss


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Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/86KVmVr9E_c

 

Several weeks ago I reported that Ozempic for type 2 diabetes drives modest but significant weight loss.  Now an international collaborative randomized clinical trial confirms it and shows drug continuation stabilizes the weight loss and other benefits.

 

A 902 participant group was studied in 10 countries.  Following a 20 week initial course, there was a mean weight loss of 11% with proportional drops in waist circumference and blood pressure.  Those continuing the drug over another 48 weeks had an additional 8% weight loss while those stopping drug had a 7% weight gain.

 

Semaglutide may turn out to be a useful weapon in the worldwide battle against obesity.

 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2777886

 

#semaglutide #ozempic #obesity #weightloss #diabetes

 

 

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Dr. Howard Smith ReportsBy Howard G. Smith MD, AM