On the Horizon Novo Nordisk is working towards a new oral form of semaglutide, as recently published in their two self-funded studies on July 25, 2023
Protocol 2: acute management (when diarrhea hits hard) Goal: Rapid symptom control and dehydration prevention
These require emergency medical attention regardless of their presumed cause
Researchers examine how this growth hormone fragment affects fat cell function, lipid mobilization, glucose metabolism, and weight regulation in experimental systems focused on obesity, metabolic syndrome, and lipid disorders
It also shows unique protective effects on the gastrointestinal system, which is why oral administration remains viable for gut-related applications
And as long as it's continued to completion, I don't think efficacy is really a question at this point either. However, lower dosing often means a longer treatment course