For the first time in generations of failed weight-loss resolutions, a new class of drugs is now commonly available and frequently prescribed, either as injections or in a pill that was approved just this week
As a powerful antioxidant, it acts as a frontline defender against oxidative stress by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body
It works by enhancing insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose levels, suppressing glucagon release, and slowing gastric emptying
During the trial, additional anti-diabetic medication was initiated as an add on to randomized treatment by 2.4%, 1.1% and 2.8% of patients randomized to semaglutide tablets 7 mg, semaglutide tablets 14 mg and sitagliptin 100 mg, respectively
One treatment that's gaining popularity is the injectable weight loss medication Wegovy