At baseline, patients had type 2 diabetes for an average of 8.2 years and had a mean HbA1c of 8.2%
Gastrointestinal adverse events occurred in 53.1% of the semaglutide 7.2 mg group, 51.5% of the semaglutide 2.4 mg group and 25.5% of the placebo group, according to the researchers
Introduction Opening your medication package to find a vial of red or pink liquid can be a startling experience, especially if you were expecting a clear solution
One study on semaglutide for weight loss found that 74% of people experienced gastrointestinal side effects including diarrhea
In recent years, semaglutide has been studied extensively and has shown to be a viable option for weight loss in both short-term and long-term treatment plans
How Ozempic pill works In a 26-week study, the majority of people taking semaglutide tablets reached an A1C of less than 7%