The Claim

Once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide administration is associated with a reduction in HbA1c by 0.90% and fasting glucose by 1.24 mmol/L in adults with overweight, obesity, and/or type 2 diabetes, indicating improved glycemic control independent of weight loss.

Source: Effects of once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide on weight and metabolic markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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In plain English

A once-a-week shot called retatrutide may help lower blood sugar levels in people who are overweight, obese, or have type 2 diabetes—even if they don’t lose weight.

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Once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide is associated with a reduction in HbA1c by 0.90% and fasting glucose by 1.24 mmol/L in adults with overweight, obesity, and/or type 2 diabetes, indicating improved glycemic control independent of weight loss.

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