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In patients with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide also reduces the risk for an adverse cardiovascular event, with decreased rates of MACE (Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, comprising cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction and stroke) [899]

Having cleared the hurdle as a treatment for diabetes, the FDA then approved semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy, for obesity in 2021, and then in Europe the following year

How GLP-1 Affects Weight Loss The benefits of GLP-1 for weight management stem from its multifaceted action: Enhanced Satiety: GLP-1 helps increase feelings of fullness after eating