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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Storm Newton

Weight loss jab ‘significantly’ improves blood sugar in diabetics, study finds

PA Wire

Weight-loss jabs can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar in the long-term, a study has found.

Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus, has been hailed as a potential “game changer” in tackling obesity, but can also “significantly” improve blood sugar control and weight loss in diabetics for up to three years, researchers said.

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