The stage 3a threshold aligns with the renal-protective findings of the FLOW trial, which demonstrated meaningful kidney protection from semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes and CKD
When unopened and stored properly in the fridge, semaglutide injections approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can last in the fridge for quite a whileup until the expiration date printed on the box
The FDA is also tracking some adverse event reports that starting GLP-1 treatment caused or exacerbated serious psychiatric conditions associated with depression and suicidality
Theory 1: The drugs work mostly because obesity and high blood sugar are really bad for you
But Balk, the NYU professor, compared the labeling trend to the low or 1000-calorie snack packs that were ubiquitous in the early 2000s amidst a horrific diet culture, noting, This is like a total marketing, money-grab by companies. A GLP-1 friendly pepperoni pizza may have more protein than a regular frozen pizza, but likely has zero nutrient value, Balk said