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Approximately 83% of participants in the 12 mg group lost at least 15% of body weight, and 26% lost 30% or more
Clinical trials show they can reduce blood sugar, lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular outcomes
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Other Potential Semaglutide Benefits Because of the wide distribution of GLP-1 receptors throughout multiple organ systems, semaglutide, like other GLP-1-RAs, is linked to a multitude of therapeutic outcomes beyond the contexts of obesity and diabetes treatments
Light exercise such as walking, yoga, or swimming actually boosts energy during semaglutide treatment by improving circulation and mood, even if intense workouts feel impossible initially