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Initiation of semaglutide was significantly associated with a -3.8% reduction in weight at 13 to 24 months.
Semaglutide may be an effective option for weight management in adults.
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In the overall cohort, initiation of semaglutide was significantly associated with a -3.8% (95% CI, -3.9% to -3.7%) reduction in weight at 13 to 24 months.
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Based on a large retrospective cohort study.
Source
Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Health Care Expenditures Among Patients Prescribed Semaglutide
Yuan Lu et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2025
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