Patients with diabetes or insulin resistance may also notice improved blood sugar control , which further supports weight management
How is the treatment administered
Health improvements often occur within weeks, with benefits extending beyond weight loss to enhanced markers for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke risk factors
"Semaglutide isnt a blood pressure medication, but improving weight, inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic health can create meaningful downstream effects on blood pressure, explains Sajad Zalzala, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, The important thing is to view it as part of a broader health strategy not a replacement for proper hypertension care." While semaglutide probably wont replace blood pressure medications anytime soon, the medication may have an indirect, beneficial effect on high blood pressure