Liraglutide may help overweight and obese adults lose weight safely and effectively, suggested a study presented at ENDO 2015, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in San Diego.

Lead author Patrick M. O'Neil of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston said, "The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved liraglutide 3.0 mg for the treatment of obesity as an adjunct to diet and exercise. In the US, 3.0 mg of liraglutide is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults who are overweight or obese and have at least one weight-related comorbidity. Many people with obesity are unaware of its severity and its implications for their health. Losing 5 percent to 10 percent of their weight can give them significant health benefits, including improvements in blood glucose levels, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and obstructive sleep apnea. The nature of this disease is complex and maintaining weight loss can be challenging. Multiple treatment options are needed to help people with obesity lose weight, keep it off, and improve their health."
Source-Medindia