Research
Hormonal
GLP-1 receptor agonists (Liraglutid, Semaglutid) and dual agonists (Tirzepatid) produce significant weight loss (16-20%) and reduce cardiovascular/renal complications in Type 2 Diabetes, but their long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness remain unproven.
If lifestyle changes are insufficient, GLP-1 drugs like Semaglutid offer significant weight loss (up to 20%) and heart/kidney benefits, especially for diabetics. However, they are expensive, require injections, and likely need to be taken indefinitely to maintain weight loss. Discuss cost and long-term commitment with your doctor.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
Liraglutid führte im Vergleich zu Placebo in gross angelegten Studien zu durchschnittlich 16 % Gewichtsabnahme... Semaglutid... bewirkte nach 1 ½ Jahren eine recht eindrucksvolle 20%ige Gewichtsreduktion... Es ist anzunehmen, dass nach Absetzen der Behandlung das Gewicht wieder ansteigt.
Why this rating
Based on cited meta-analyses and RCTs (STEP 8, etc.), though the editorial itself is an opinion piece.
Source
New obesity drug therapies – what is the added value?
Ulrich Keller · 2022
DOI 10.36000/hbt.2022.07.002
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Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
Related findings · Hormonal
- Initial treatment for type 2 diabetes should be a combination of metformin and either an SGLT-2 inhibitor or a GLP-1 receptor agonist to achieve cardiorenal protection, rather than monotherapy or older agents like sulfonylureas.Strong
- For patients with specific monogenic obesity syndromes (leptin deficiency, POMC/PCSK1/LEPR mutations), targeted pharmacotherapy (recombinant leptin or setmelanotide) is highly effective and should be prioritized, unlike in polygenic obesity.Strong
- Continued weekly administration of 2.4 mg subcutaneous semaglutide prevents weight regain and promotes further weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, whereas switching to placebo results in significant weight regain.Strong
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