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Semaglutide (Wegovy pill): An OASIS 4 phase 3 clinical trial found 13.6% average weight loss after 64 weeks in adults with obesity or overweight (without diabetes) taking 25 mg of oral Wegovy daily

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Additionally, GIP improves blood flow and storage capacity while mitigating the infiltration by pro-inflammatory immune cells into tissues

Because orforglipron is taken once a day in pill form, it may be easier for patients to stay consistent with treatment

However, the degree of HbA1c lowering desired must be taken into account, and the relatively modest glycemic effects at lower starting HbA1c, as well as their cost compared to other agents may temper ones enthusiasm for prescribing this class of therapy