2022 The major difference between these agents lies in canagliflozin, which is less selective for SGLT2 over SGLT1 and is metabolized primarily in the liver (compared to kidneys), and sotagliflozin, which inhibits both SGLT1 and SGLT2
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This helps to decrease inflammation and, subsequently, decreases pain and improves function
Indeed, the drugs can facilitate average body weight reductions of ~1524%, losses similar to that previously seen only with intensive interventions such as bariatric surgery or very low-calorie diets
In January 2023, it was also approved for the chronic weight management of adolescents aged 12 and above
Wegovy is FDA-approved for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 2729.9 with at least one weight-related medical condition