Semaglutide vs. diet changes for new type 2 diabetes
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares a weekly injection called semaglutide with a calorie-restricted diet to see which helps control blood sugar better. If you have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have overweight, this trial might help you choose a treatment path.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the last 3 months and have not taken any diabetes medication.
- Your BMI (body mass index) is 25 or higher.
- Your latest A1c blood sugar test is 8.5% or lower.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery or taken weight-loss drugs in the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study.
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