Every GLP-1 receptor agonist causes delayed gastric emptying
Importantly, Ozempic (semaglutide 1 mg) and Rybelsus are not licensed for weight management and should not be used off-label for this purpose, particularly during ongoing supply shortages
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These are not minor issues
Researchers should add one compound at a time, assess tolerance, and avoid the temptation to implement complex protocols immediately
A phase III clinical trial called STEP 1 (Semaglutide treatment effect in people with obesity) involving 1,961 participants with obesity found that weekly subcutaneous injections of semaglutide, in addition to lifestyle intervention, produced an average of 14.9% body weight loss compared with 2.4% in those who received placebo after 68 weeks[8]