More than a third of former users did substantially regain much or all of their original weight, however.
Semaglutide mimics the natural GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate our hunger and metabolism, particularly insulin production.
These and similar drugs (such as Eli Lillys tirzepatide) have ushered in anew era of obesity treatment.
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But there have beenlingering questionsabout their long-term impact on peoples weight and overall health.
Epic Systems produces software used by health care systems to create and maintain electronic medical records.
Another 26% of patients regained 25% or more of their lost weight.
And the findings dont necessarily conflict with older data.
More research will have to validate the trends seen here.
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