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What is still being studied Open scientific questions Long-term safety beyond the trial duration, weight regain after discontinuation, comparative effectiveness against Tirzepatide head-to-head, and response variability across populations are all areas where evidence is still maturing
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Monitoring the blood sugar regularly and being aware of these warning signs will help identify if blood sugar levels become too low while taking semaglutide