SAXENDA was evaluated for safety in 5 double-blind, placebo controlled trials that included 3,384 overweight or obese adult patients treated with SAXENDA for a treatment period up to 56 weeks (3 trials), 52 weeks (1 trial), and 32 weeks (1 trial) and one trial of 56 weeks in 125 pediatric patients with obesity aged 12 years and older [see Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2)]
GIP Receptor: Enhances insulin release in response to meals and promotes fat metabolism, amplifying weight loss and improving lipid profiles
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Patients with higher baseline body mass index (BMI) or more severe insulin resistance may experience different response patterns compared to those with lower BMI or better preserved metabolic function
The breakthrough came from creating synthetic versions of these hormones engineered to resist breakdown