> No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity
No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity
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What if treating obesity could be as easy as popping an effective pill?
That's a notion that has long fueled hope for many of the more than 40% of Americans who are considered obese — and fueled criticism by those who advocate for wider weight acceptance. Soon, it may be a reality.
High-dose oral versions of the medication in the weight-loss drug Wegovy may work as well as the popular injections when it comes to paring pounds and improving health, according to final results of two studies released Sunday night. The potent tablets also appear to work for people with diabetes, who notoriously struggle to lose weight.
For more: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/daily-pill-may-work-as-well-as-shots-to-treat-obesity/507-ca624a02-5f4e-449a-ac38-46f2bff85bd4
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