In children aged 6 to <12 years with obesity, liraglutide (3.0 mg daily, combined with lifestyle interventions) significantly reduced BMI and body weight compared to placebo with lifestyle interventions, though it was associated with increased gastrointestinal side effects.
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In adults with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²), daily subcutaneous semaglutide significantly promoted weight loss compared to liraglutide and placebo, with gastrointestinal symptoms as the main side effect.
In patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately managed on diet and exercise (with or without metformin), daily subcutaneous semaglutide significantly improved glycaemic control and promoted weight loss compared to both liraglutide and placebo, though it was associated with higher gastrointestinal side effects.