Diabetes Spectrum : A Publication of the American Diabetes Association , 30 (3), 157160
Additionally, there are specific side effects associated with injectable semaglutide, such as injection site reactions and potential cardiovascular risks
Key findings: 12 mg dose: Average weight loss of 24.2% of body weight (approximately 58 lbs for a 240 lb individual) 8 mg dose: Average weight loss of 22.8% 4 mg dose: Average weight loss of 17.0% Placebo: Average weight loss of 2.1% Over 90% of participants receiving the 8 mg or 12 mg dose lost at least 10% of body weight Over 75% of participants at the highest dose lost at least 20% of body weight Significant improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure, and lipid profiles were observed across dose groups Phase 2 Trial in Type 2 Diabetes A separate phase 2 trial evaluated retatrutide in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity (Rosenstock et al., Lancet , 2023)
Laboratory and Physiological Parameters Modest dose-dependent increases in heart rate (typically 27 beats per minute) were observed, similar to other incretin-based agents
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