Electroacupuncture may allow lower semaglutide doses in type 2 diabetes by increasing drug levels and reducing insulin cell death

Electroacupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of semaglutide for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• Semaglutide is effective in treating type 2 diabetes but can cause gastrointestinal side effects.
• Electroacupuncture is associated with glucose-lowering effects.
• Combining electroacupuncture with semaglutide could facilitate a reduction in the required dose of semaglutide.
• The study explores the therapeutic potential of this combination to maintain efficacy while minimizing adverse effects.

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