Furthermore, in January 2025, the FDA approved semaglutide (Ozempic ) for reducing the risk of kidney failure and disease progression in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), making it the first GLP-1 agent indicated for the treatment of CKD (Perkovic et al., 2024)
Semaglutide, as a GLP-1 RA, also slows gastric emptying, enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, reduces glucagon, and increases satiety through central appetite regulation
The ideal candidate for Semaglutide in NYC includes: Adults with a BMI of 30 or higher (classified as obese) Individuals with a BMI of 27+ with weight-related health conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol People struggling with portion control, food cravings, or emotional eating Patients looking for a doctor-supervised, non-surgical weight loss solution Anyone seeking long-term, sustainable weight loss without extreme dieting or excessive exercise Dr
Participants achieved significant reductions that exceeded results from existing dual agonists
doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.27739 [PubMed] 38431210 Stewart GW
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