A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to explore how semaglutide, a GLP-1RA, regulates serum metabolism and gut microbiota to improve obesity in mice and whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can transmit the beneficial effects of semagl…
INTRODUCTION: Perioperative bronchoaspiration is a serious complication often associated with inadequate fasting or delayed gastric emptying, including that caused by glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RAs). Despite growing semaglutide…
Background Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) and glucagon receptor (GCGR) dual agonist, along with GLP-1R monoagonist, show promise in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Liver fat and iron content are i…
"Ozempic face" is an aesthetic side effect associated with the use of the antidiabetic agent Ozempic (semaglutide), characterized by a prematurely aged and fatigued facial appearance due to rapid weight loss. Currently, treatment options for this con…
INTRODUCTION: Pediatric obesity presents complex challenges in children with underlying endocrine disorders. In patients with optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) and hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, lifestyle changes alone are often ineffective for obesi…
BACKGROUND: Treatment adherence by people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is overall suboptimal, which can hinder glycemic control. Multiple adherence barriers have been identified, such as the dislike and fear of injections. Several of the recommended an…
BACKGROUND: Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, increasingly linked to SGLT-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) and, less frequently, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), especially in combi…
Pediatric obesity, characterized by a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age, affects a substantial number of children and adolescents worldwide. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known…
INTRODUCTION: Oral semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) approved for improving glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The PIONEER REAL program evaluates clinical and patient-reported outcomes of oral sem…
BACKGROUND: The cardiovascular safety of oral semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, has been established in persons with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk. An assessment of the cardiovascular efficacy of oral semaglutide…
AIMS: To evaluate the effectiveness of an online multidisciplinary weight loss service combining individualised semaglutide dosing with intensive behavioural therapy (IBT) in adults living with overweight or obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retro…
We present the case of a female in her 20s with a history of obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, who developed silent microaspiration pneumonitis and organising pneumonia (OP) following the…
AIMS: HbAand body weight were assessed across selected subgroups of adults with type 2 diabetes receiving oral semaglutide in clinical practice. METHODS: In this non-interventional study, changes in HbAand body weight to end of study (EoS) and safety…
OBJECTIVE: Limited data exist on telemedicine prescribing of semaglutide and tirzepatide. The effects of a telehealth obesity management program combining the provision of semaglutide and tirzepatide with a behavioral program tailored for long-acting…
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: While glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) effectively reduce body weight, their impact on lean mass remains uncertain. This meta-analysis evaluated the effects of GLP-1RAs and GLP-1/GIP receptor dual agonists (GL…
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is FDA approved under the brand names Ozempic for treatment of type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for the treatment of overweight or obesity. The soaring popularity of these drugs, driven by social med…
BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease (CAD) imposes marked morbidity on patients, with many afflicted with debilitating residual symptoms despite optimal application of the available medical and surgical options. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist…