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It found a substantially increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for patients taking semaglutide drugs to treat type 2 diabetes

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Gastric Emptying Modulation Dual Pathway Effect Both components contribute to delayed gastric emptying through complementary mechanisms[5]: GLP3 delays gastric emptying primarily through GLP-1R and glucagon receptor pathways Cagrilintide slows gastric transit through amylin and calcitonin receptor activation Combined effects produce more sustained gastric delay than single agents Prolonged nutrient exposure in the small intestine enhances incretin release This dual-pathway gastric slowing mechanism may explain enhanced satiety and reduced caloric intake observed in combination studies

However, it was initially approved to help treat type 2 diabetes in 2010 alongside lifestyle changes

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Participants started at 2 mg once per week and increased the dose every 4 weeks until they reached their target dose