Maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle after stopping Wegovy (or while continuing it) is important for preventing recurrence
Clinical trials show tirzepatide producing slightly greater average weight loss, with participants losing 15 to 21 percent of body weight compared to 15 to 17 percent with semaglutide
Major pharma pipelines are shifting toward next-generation combination drugs and tackling long-term adherence
Eligible participants had a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 with at least one obesity-related complication, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea
Additional risks include genital and urinary tract infections with Jardiance due to increased glucose in the urine
The oresults indicated that semaglutide appears to be a useful treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes who also have impaired renal function, including patients undergoing hemodialysis