Its discovery traces back over 150 years to research on glucosuria ( By blocking sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the S1 and S2 segments of the proximal tubule, SGLT2i significantly reduce glucose reabsorption, promoting urinary glucose excretion
Standard dosing uses fixed mg doses rather than weight-based dosing in adults
But as of this writing, the manufacturer is offering Wegovy for $349 per month for 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, or 2.4 mg doses
However, glucagon agonism also comes with its own side effects and considerations
Last updated: June 2025
The most frequently reported side effects in Phase 2 trials are gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation, particularly during dose escalation