Adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 or who have a BMI between 27 and 30 as well as at least one weight-related health condition, such as heart disease, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, are eligible for a prescription in consultation with their doctor
6.9% of people on Wegovy in clinical trials who had type 2 diabetes experienced retinal disorders compared to 4.2% on placebo primarily diabetic retinopathy and non-proliferative retinopathy
Sorli C, Harashima SI, Tsoukas GM, Unger J, Karsbl JD, Hansen T, et al
It has a large volume of distribution, reflecting its extensive tissue penetration, and is metabolized through proteolytic cleavage by dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) and neutral endopeptidase (NEP)