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In March 2023, NICE recommended use of semaglutide for weight management, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity through specialist NHS weight management services, for a maximum of two years

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Most users experience weight loss of 7 lbs (approximately 6-7% of their body weight) in the first 3 months when the medication is used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise

Then researchers stopped giving some of the patients the drug and replaced it with a placebo

By reducing the desire for high-calorie foods, semaglutide could help people make better food choices and ultimately lose weight

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