Drug discontinuation occurred in 26% of the participants, slightly higher for semaglutide (12.6%) than placebo (11.3%) mostly driven by GI effects
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Ramachandran recommended patients go through their usual care providers instead
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This finding fundamentally challenges our understanding of how this medication works and has important implications for who should receive it
These include SGLT2 inhibitors such as empagliflozin (brand name Jardiance), GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide (available under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) and GLP-1/GIP agonists such as terzepatide (a prescription injectable medication approved under the brand names Mounjaro). The doctor further noted that while traditional diabetes medications such as metformin, gliclazide and insulin were primarily designed to lower blood sugar levels, newer treatments have also shown protective effects on the heart, kidneys, liver and brain in several major studies. He added that SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists are now being recommended internationally as first- or second-line treatments for Type 2 diabetes, particularly for patients with heart or kidney disease
