The liver produces and stores glycogen from excess carbohydrates, and later releases it when blood sugar levels fall too low
It is derived from a protein found naturally in human gastric juice
Hemoglobin A1c typically drops, even in non-diabetic patients
The STEP 8 trial showed semaglutide achieved 15.8% weight loss compared with 6.4% for liraglutide over 68 weeks
Patients with BMI 25 (Indian standard), or BMI 23 to 27 with metabolic risk factors such as prediabetes, high waist circumference, PCOS, or fatty liver
While some patients prefer the convenience of a weekly shot, others benefit from the routine of daily use, especially when it reinforces consistent lifestyle choices