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Medications Containing Semaglutide Marketed for Type 2 Diabetes or Weight Loss, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Accessed August 9, 2024. Accessed August 9, 2024.
Semaglutide is an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management. [19] [20] [21] It is a peptide similar to the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), modified with a side chain. [22] [23] It can be administered by subcutaneous injection or taken orally.
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state ( HHS ), also known as hyperosmolar non-ketotic state ( HONK ), is a complication of diabetes mellitus in which high blood sugar results in high osmolarity without significant ketoacidosis. [ 4][ 5] Symptoms include signs of dehydration, weakness, leg cramps, vision problems, and an altered level of ...
SGLT2 inhibitors cause the loss of 60–100 grams (2.1–3.5 oz) glucose in the urine each day and are associated with a modest, sustained weight loss of 1.5–2 kilograms (3.3–4.4 lb) in people with type 2 diabetes. The weight loss is less than expected due to compensatory increases in energy intake, but is additive when combined with GLP-1 ...
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study ...
In a study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers tracked the medical records of more than 200,000 people who started medications to treat type 2 diabetes ...
GLP-1 agonists were initially developed for type 2 diabetes. The 2022 American Diabetes Association standards of medical care recommend GLP-1 agonists as a first line therapy for type 2 diabetes, specifically in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or obesity. The drugs were also noted to reduce food intake and body weight ...
392 million (2015) [ 11] Type 2 diabetes ( T2D ), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. [ 6] Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. [ 3]