On Wegovy, patients lost an average of 17.4% of their body weight over the 68 week trial
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Shima Hadidchi, MD , provides guidance on qualifying for Semaglutide GLP-1 weight loss, generally recommended for patients with a BMI of 30+ or 27+ with weight-related health conditions
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