Effects of Semaglutide on Glycemic Control and Body Weight in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Primary Care Setting
Semaglutide is effective in improving glycemic control and promoting weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly when combined with lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise. Nonetheless, the potential for adverse effects may limit long-term adherence in a subset of patients.
Authors
- Razaz Abdulaziz Felemban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8792-7572)
- Lama Rammal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5966-7318)
- A Al‐Abdullatif
- Hamza Saad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9647-6833)
- Mahmoud A. Alzahrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4745-3368)
- Zyad Alawashiz
- Nabil Alsulami
- Muhammed Alrezqi
- Muhammed Khan
Institutions
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.82123
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.18