Which diabetes medications help with weight loss Several diabetes medications are associated with weight loss They includeMetforminglucosidase inhibitorsSodiumglucose cotransporter SGLT inhibitorsGlucagonlike peptide GLP receptor agonistsAmylin mimeticsIn June of the Food and Drug Administration FDA approved Wegovy semaglutide the first diabetes drug for weight loss in people who are obese or overweight and have type diabetes high blood pressure or high cholesterol This medication is a GLP receptor agonistGLP is a chemical messenger hormone in the body that travels to the brain to reduce appetite by causing a feeling of being full In a clinical trial reviewed by the FDA to approve Wegovy adults with type diabetes who took Wegovy lost of their body weight compared to adults with type diabetes who took an inactive placeboWegovy is given as a weekly undertheskin injection and should be used along with diet and exercise for longterm weight lossAccording to guidelines from the American Diabetes Association ADA weight loss for people with type diabetes who are obese or overweight can improve control of blood sugar Diet and physical activity are recommended for weight loss and sometimes combined with weight loss medications but some medications used to treat diabetes like insulin may cause weight gainADA recommends choosing medications for people with type diabetes that do not cause weight gain whenever possibleRelated questions What is the safest diabetes medication What foods should I eat or avoid for hypoglycemia Can you have hypoglycemia without diabetes
