However, because its still relatively new, its long-term effectiveness isnt as extensively established compared to the injectable form
Available from: Accessed: 25 Sep 2025 Heymsfield SB, Coleman LA, Miller R et al (2021) Effect of bimagrumab vs placebo on body fat mass among adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a phase 2 randomized clinical trial
Each patients protocol must be carefully individualized based on their unique health profile, goals, and response to treatment
Based on recent studies, SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLTis) are generally considered superior to GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) for slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease
In 2026, the class of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is no longer defined solely by Ozempic and Wegovy
Wegovy injections are done with a single-use auto injector, while Zepbound is available as a single-use auto injector, in a single-use vial that is administered via syringe, or in a new device called a KwikPen that can deliver several doses before it is discarded