Semaglutide is known for delivering faster weight loss, while metformin tends to result in slower, more gradual changes
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Consequently, the definition of treatment success is also expanding beyond headline weight loss achieved, to include the full spectrum of patients therapeutic needs, for example: Effective and durable weight maintenance Managing co-morbidities along the cardio-metabolic-renal spectrum Preserving muscle mass Tolerability, safety Convenience, e.g., delivered via oral therapies and/or less-frequent dosing * Including diabetes, ASCVD, Afib, HTN, PAH, dyslipidaemia, heart failure, PAD, MI, stroke, cardiovascular disease, CKD Source: IQVIA LAAD
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