Does Ozempic Work for Long Term Weight Loss?
Dr. Oz once asked the question on his titular talk show, “Could a diabetes drug cure obesity?” He was referring to semaglutide, better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, following a surge in demand for the medication. A new medical study published this month suggests yes — with some key factors to keep in mind.
Ozempic’s long-term impact: Long-term weight loss for patients with obesity proved mostly successful after taking prescription-only injectable semaglutide, the Cleveland Clinic found. Researchers at the nonprofit academic and research medical center identified key factors that impact the effectiveness of the widely popular medication.
Some patients were prescribed to treat obesity (more than 100 million American adults have obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control), and others to treat Type 2 diabetes, its original approved use. Dosage and frequency especially affected weight reduction.
Excerpted from News Nation
