The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology

Effectiveness and safety of weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg for weight loss in Chinese adults with overweight or obesity

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Abstract

Semaglutide 2.4 mg reduces body weight and offers cardiometabolic benefits for individuals with a BMI of at least 27 kg/m².

  • The trial evaluates semaglutide 2.4 mg for efficacy, tolerability, and safety among adults with overweight or obesity.
  • Participants included individuals from mainland China and Taiwan.
  • Eligibility was based on locally defined BMI thresholds.
  • Weight-related comorbidities were considered for some participants.

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