Regulatory approvals for obesity-specific indications and the shifting perception of obesity as a chronic medical condition rather than a lifestyle issue are further improving market momentum
The research was published Monday in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
The FDA has approved Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Saxenda (liraglutide 3 mg) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI 30 kg/m) or overweight (BMI 27 kg/m) with at least one weight-related comorbidity
This version had several advantages: once-weekly dosing stronger blood-glucose control noticeable weight loss in many patients Doctors began prescribing it more widely for people with type 2 diabetes AND obesity , and the medication started gaining attention
Acknowledgments The authors gratefully acknowledge the critical reviews and insights of Sarah Armstrong MD, Nancie MacIver MD PhD, and Lisa Rasbach PhD CPNP
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