Treatment with acmopatide (CT-868), a dual glucagon-like peptide-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist (GLP-1/GIP RA), improved glycemic management while reducing weight, insulin dose, and blood pressure in a phase 2 clinical trial of adults living with type 1 diabetes and obesity
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A spokesperson for Eli Lilly, which produces Zepbound and Mounjaro, told The Independent that Zepbound and Mounjaro autoinjectors and Zepbound vials are approved for single-use onlydose-splitting or microdosing is not contemplated by the FDA-label and may pose patient safety risks. Novo Nordisk, which produces Ozempic and Wegovy, told The Independent the company "[does] not condone the misuse of our products." The company noted it is concerned about non-FDA approved knock-off versions of semaglutide and sources spreading misinformation about GLP-1s to the public. The FDA warns that using unapproved versions of GLP-1 drugs can be risky for patients. This story was updated on September 4, 2025 to include responses from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments

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For example, liraglutide, when we're talking about Saxenda for weight loss, you're more in the 5 to 10% weight loss category, but the minute you move up into semaglutide or Wegovy, you're now entering more like 10 to 20%
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