Pill Oral Wegovy became the first FDA-approved GLP-1 pill specifically developed for weight loss, launching in January 2026
These preclinical insights have been validated in large-scale clinical trials.The FLOW trial (n = 3,533) showed that once-weekly subcutaneous administration of semaglutide (1.0 mg) significantly reduced the risk of a renal composite endpointincluding 50% decline in eGFR, renal failure, or cardiovascular deathby 24% in patients with T2DM and chronic kidney disease (CKD) (HR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.660.88
Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and tingling in extremities are very rare
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In addition to improving blood sugar control, Wegovy displays a profound effect on cardiovascular health
Both are prescribed when diet, exercise, and metformin alone arent providing sufficient blood sugar control