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Semaglutide Shows Major Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

New studies reveal that the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy significantly reduces risks of kidney disease, heart attacks, and death.

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This picture taken on October 23, 2023, shows Ozempic medication boxes, an injectable antidiabetic drug, in a pharmacy in Riedisheim, eastern France. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Semaglutide injections reduce the risk of severe kidney events by 24% in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.
  • The drug also lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events by 18% and all-cause mortality by 20%.
  • Research indicates benefits extend to patients without diabetes, suggesting broader applications for kidney protection.
  • Experts highlight potential economic impacts, with reduced healthcare costs and improved patient outcomes.
  • The findings support expanding the use of semaglutide for treating multiple chronic conditions.