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Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Helps Kids as Young as Six With Obesity

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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy helps 40% of young children lose enough weight to no longer be obese in trial

In a late-stage trial, 40.4% of children aged 6 to under 12 treated with semaglutide (Wegovy's active ingredient) were no longer obese after treatment, compared to the control group.

Sep 7, 2026·2 sourcesNovo NordiskWeight managementChildhood obesityClinical trialsGLP-1 medications
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy helps 40% of young children lose enough weight to no longer be obese in trial
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Novo Nordisk says semaglutide cut obesity rates in young children in trial | Reuters