Effect of semaglutide with obesity or overweight individuals without diabetes: an Umbrella review of systematic reviews

Feb 16, 2025Endocrine

Effects of semaglutide in people with obesity or overweight who do not have diabetes: a review of reviews

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Abstract

Semaglutide induced an average weight loss of 11.71 kg in non-diabetic obese patients.

  • Weight loss represented a 12.79% reduction in body weight among participants.
  • Significant increases were observed in the rates of weight loss of ≥5%, ≥10%, ≥15%, and ≥20%.
  • Waist circumference decreased by 9.39 cm, and BMI reduced by 4.27 kg/m².
  • Systolic blood pressure decreased by 4.78 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.56 mmHg.
  • Fasting blood glucose dropped significantly by 5.46 mmol/l, and quality of life scores improved by 1.7 points.
  • Common adverse reactions included nausea, diarrhea, and constipation, with relative risks of 2.59, 1.77, and 2.07, respectively.

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