Semaglutide (trade names Ozempic and Wegovy, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, N.J.) and liraglutide (trade name Saxenda, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, N.J.) are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists which act on many organ systems (Fig
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Extended-release exenatide (Bydureon BCise), given weekly, uses a microsphere suspension that may cause more injection site nodules (reported in 10.5% of patients according to its FDA label) compared to solution-based formulations
Furthermore, important questions remain, including the long-term durability of weight loss and its maintenance after treatment discontinuation, as well as its impact on major cardiovascular outcomes
T cells Following the identification of macrophages as the culprit of most inflammatory events, studies have found that when the obese phenotype is activated, T cells are involved in the inflammatory response (149, 150)
Although Ozempic directly affects cholesterol levels, it may indirectly improve cholesterol in people with obesity or diabetes
