Patients treated for type 2 diabetes lost an average of 4.4% before discontinuation and went on to lose an additional 1.3% over the following year
Some researchers suggest this mechanism might complement traditional antidepressants or provide an alternative pathway for individuals who dont respond well to SSRIs
Medically reviewed by Dr Kathryn Basford Last reviewed: 27 Jan 2026 Wegovy has been proven to be an effective weight loss treatment, but it still takes time for it to have an effect
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TriNetX Propensity-Matched Study Large EHR study with ~4.5 years median follow-up compared GLP-1 users to multiple active comparators (insulin, metformin, SGLT2i, DPP-4i, sulfonylureas, TZDs)
