While the effects on beta-cell mass, apoptosis and proliferation have also been demonstrated with liraglutide in young rodents (161, 162), they have not been shown to translate into a clinically significant effect in terms of the permanent prevention of diabetes progression, most likely because the effects on beta-cell mass are specific to younger animals and human beta-cells have a much lower, if any, capacity for regeneration (163, 164)
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they just differ in dosage and how you take them
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Weekly Injection: Semaglutide is administered as a simple weekly injection, making it a convenient option that fits into your regular routine
A licensed clinician can review what you have been exposed to, order labs if indicated, and discuss a supervised plan if a peptide is genuinely appropriate for your goals