Efficacy of Semaglutide in Overweight and Obese Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

Mar 6, 2024Diabetes technology & therapeutics

Semaglutide's effects in overweight and obese people with type 1 diabetes

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Abstract

Semaglutide use in patients with type 1 diabetes led to a 7.9% decline in BMI and a 15.9 lbs reduction in body weight over one year.

  • In a study of 50 overweight or obese patients with type 1 diabetes, semaglutide resulted in significant reductions in both BMI and body weight compared to a matched control group.
  • Patients using semaglutide experienced improvements in glycemic metrics, including lower glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), reduced glucose variability, and increased time in glucose target range.
  • No significant differences were observed in the total daily insulin dose or the distribution of basal versus prandial insulin between the semaglutide and control groups.
  • The findings suggest that semaglutide may be an effective option for managing weight and glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes who are overweight or obese.

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