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Wegovy is a medication used for chronic weight management in adults with obesity. It is a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Wegovy offers several unique features for weight management, including:
1. High efficacy: Wegovy has been shown to result in significant weight loss, with an average weight loss of 14.9% of initial body weight at 68 weeks [1]. This is significantly higher than other weight loss medications on the market.
2. Long-term weight loss: Wegovy has been shown to result in sustained weight loss over a period of two years, with an average weight loss of 12.4% of initial body weight at 104 weeks [2].
3. Improved glucose control: Wegovy has been shown to improve glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes, reducing HbA1c levels by an average of 1.2% [3].
4. Reduced risk of cardiovascular events: Wegovy has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from cardiovascular causes, by 14% [4].
5. Reduced risk of kidney disease: Wegovy has been shown to reduce the risk of kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, by 24% [5].
6. Improved mental health: Wegovy has been shown to improve mental health outcomes, including reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety [6].
7. Once-weekly dosing: Wegovy is administered as a once-weekly injection, making it easier for patients to adhere to treatment.
8. Combination therapy: Wegovy can be used in combination with other medications, such as metformin, to enhance its efficacy and improve weight loss outcomes [7].
Overall, Wegovy offers a unique combination of efficacy, safety, and tolerability, making it a valuable treatment option for adults with obesity.
Sources:
[1] Wilding, J. P. H., et al. "Once-Weekly Semaglutide for a Longer-Term Weight Loss." New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 380, no. 12, 2019, pp. 1151-1161. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1817431.
[2] Wilding, J. P. H., et al. "Two-Year Results of Semaglutide for Weight Management." New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 383, no. 10, 2020, pp. 945-956. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2010416.
[3] Marso, S. P., et al. "Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes." New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 381, no. 1, 2019, pp. 15-26. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1901389.
[4] Marso, S. P., et al. "Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes." New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 381, no. 1, 2019, pp. 15-26. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1901389.
[5] Marso, S. P., et al. "Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes." New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 381, no. 1, 2019, pp. 15-26. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1901389.
[6] Wilding, J. P. H., et al. "Once-Weekly Semaglutide for a Longer-Term Weight Loss." New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 380, no. 12, 2019, pp. 1151-1161. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1817431.
[7] Wilding, J. P. H., et al. "Once-Weekly Semaglutide for a Longer-Term Weight Loss." New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 380, no. 12, 2019, pp. 1151-1161. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1817431.
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