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It effectively controls blood sugar levels and helps people lose weight, but it doesn't change the glucagon system directly

However, tolerability, discontinuation rates, and comparative efficacy will be key watchpoints

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Velayati says the natural stability of these newer drugs allows them to survive stomach acid without a special chemical enhancer (like SNAC)

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16 SNAC also acts as a buffer to neutralize the acidic conditions of the stomach directly surrounding the tablet, which enhances the absorption of semaglutide in two ways