Efficacy and safety of semaglutide according to frailty status

About the Study: This study found that semaglutide demonstrated beneficial effects on a broad range of clinical outcomes in SELECT, without detectable heterogeneity by baseline FI. Benefits of semaglutide on health-related quality of life appeared greater with higher FI.

Corresponding Author: John W. Ostrominski, MD, MPH, Cardiovascular Division, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 (jostrominski@bwh.harvard.edu).

10.1001/jamacardio.2026.3566

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