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There was some scepticism that Novo could quickly ramp up manufacturing of the tablet, which is a reformulation of semaglutide, the same ingredient as in the Wegovy jab, but at a much higher concentration
In cardiovascular outcomes trials, GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced albuminuria and slowed eGFR decline, even when used with other potentially protective therapies in populations with T2D or obesity and relatively low CKD risk
For older adults, excessive muscle loss creates additional risks
However, unlike endogenous GLP-1, which breaks down rapidly in the body, Sema has been chemically modified to be long-acting and resistant to enzymatic degradation
What are the side effects of Wegovy and Rybelsus