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Jairo A Noreña1, C William Pike2, Gavin Hui2
1Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California.
AACE Endocrinology and Diabetes
|December 30, 2025
Summary
Patients with obesity treated with semaglutide had a 26% lower fracture risk compared to those who underwent sleeve gastrectomy (SG). This finding suggests semaglutide may mitigate weight loss-associated fracture risks.
Area of Science:
- Metabolic health and bariatric interventions
- Bone health and fracture risk assessment
- Real-world evidence in obesity management
Background:
- Weight loss in obesity improves metabolic health but may elevate fracture risk.
- The specific impact of weight loss modalities on fracture risk requires investigation.
- Comparing semaglutide and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) offers insights into differential fracture risks.
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