If weight gain specifically is a concern, a healthcare provider may recommend GLP-1s as part of your treatment plan
Many people do not realize they have it until the disease has already progressed
Peptides are smaller versions of proteins
More research is needed to confirm the long-term safety and effectiveness of semaglutide for alcohol use disorder, while FDA-approved medications remain the primary treatment for managing alcohol cravings and alcohol use disorder
Generic versions typically become available years after a brand-name drug receives approval, so this option is likely many years away
PIONEER TEENS looked at three doses of oral semaglutide 3 mg, 7 mg, or 14 mg per day which were given on top of background therapy with metformin, basal insulin, or both drugs to 132 children aged 10 to 17 with T2D