Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Current ...

This week, Novo Nordisk announced that people taking its mega-dose version of semaglutide lost substantially more body weight than usual in a large-scale trial. Novo Nordisk’s STEP UP trial ...

The weight loss drug semaglutide was a "miracle" for Staci Rice. Her cravings and "food noise" disappeared, and it help her lose 64 pounds in around eight months. But, even in its cheaper forms ...

Treatment with once-weekly semaglutide 7.2 mg conferred a 20.7% weight reduction vs. a 17.5% weight loss with semaglutide 2.4 mg. The safety profile of semaglutide 7.2 mg is similar to other GLP-1s.

Most people regain some of the weight they lost after stopping semaglutide. However, physical activity and a balanced diet may help you keep some weight off. Share on Pinterest LeoPatrizi/Getty ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Once opened, compounded semaglutide typically lasts 28 days in the fridge. Compounded semaglutide, which contains the same active ...

Kidney disease treatment is undergoing a transformation, driven by exciting new research that reveals the protective power of semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide, a ...

A new study shows that semaglutide can improve glucose levels for people with type 1 diabetes who use automated pumps, without increasing hypoglycemia. In this double-blinded randomized trial ...

What Is the Maximum Semaglutide Dose for Weight Loss? The maximum semaglutide dose for weight loss is 2.4 milligrams (mg) per week. Your healthcare provider will start you on a lower weekly dose ...

More information: Melissa-Rosina Pasqua et al, Subcutaneous weekly semaglutide with automated insulin delivery in type 1 diabetes: a double-blind, randomized, crossover trial, Nature Medicine ...