Use of long-acting GLP-1 peptides
The invention relates to use of long-acting GLP-1 peptides in certain dosage regimes for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity, etc.
1. A method for reducing body weight, comprising administering semaglutide once weekly in an amount of at least 0.7 mg and up to 1.6 mg to a subject in need thereof, wherein said semaglutide is administered without another therapeutic agent.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said semaglutide is administered in an amount of at least 0.8 mg per week.
3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said semaglutide is administered by parenteral administration.
4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said semaglutide is administered once weekly at about 0.8 mg.
5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject is suffering from type 2 diabetes.
6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said semaglutide is administered by subcutaneous injection.