SEMAGLUTIDE IN MEDICAL THERAPY
The present invention relates to semaglutide for use in weight management.
1 . A method for reducing body weight of a subject in need thereof, comprising administering semaglutide to the subject in an amount of about 2.0-10.0 mg once weekly.
2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the semaglutide is administered subcutaneously.
3 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject is overweight.
4 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject suffers from obesity.
5 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject has at least one weight-related comorbid condition selected from the group consisting of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, sleep apnoea, and urine incontinence.
6 . The method according to claim 5 , wherein the subject has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
7 . A method for reducing body weight of a subject in need thereof, comprising administering semaglutide to the subject in an amount of 2.0-10.0 mg once weekly.
8 . The method according to claim 7 , wherein the semaglutide is administered once weekly.
9 . The method according to claim 8 , wherein the semaglutide is administering subcutaneously.
10 . The method according to claim 9 , wherein the subject is overweight.
11 . The method according to claim 10 , wherein the subject has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
12 . The method according to claim 9 , wherein the subject is suffering from obesity.
13 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein the subject has type 2 diabetes mellitus.