Novo Nordisk's investigational once-weekly Zenagamtide, the first GLP-1 and amylin dual receptor agonist in a single molecule, delivered up to 1.71% HbA1c reduction and up to 14.6% body weight loss in a Phase 2 trial of 262 adults with type 2 diabetes at ADA 2026
regulatory agencies demand rigorous control of purity, stereochemical integrity and batch-tobatch consistency
The medication is placed under the tongue, where it absorbs through the thin mucosal membrane directly into the bloodstream via the sublingual vein
After 24 weeks, mean weight loss with phentermine/topiramate ER in PCOS obese women was 8%, even higher than the 6.6% Weight loss reported at 56 weeks in the general population [171] However, cardiovascular safety concerns persist for this drug, particularly in people with PCOS, who are already at increased risk for cardiovascular complications compared to the general population [172]
Many patients are evaluated alongside structured metabolic programs like our Prediabetes Reversal Program in Chula Vista to improve A1C and reduce long-term medication dependence
Additionally, patients taking oral prednisolone exceeding 15 mg/day, those with hypersensitivity to study medications, or those consuming antioxidants were excluded