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flag Novo Nordisk's new diabetes and weight-loss drug, amycretin, showed up to 14.5% weight loss and improved blood sugar control in mid-stage trials.

flag Novo Nordisk announced positive mid-stage trial results for its experimental diabetes and weight-loss drug amycretin, showing up to 14.5% weight loss and significant blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes over 36 weeks. flag The once-weekly injection and once-daily oral forms outperformed placebo, with 89.1% of injection patients and 77.6% of oral patients achieving target HbA1c levels. flag The drug, which mimics GLP-1 and amylin hormones, was generally safe and well-tolerated. flag The company plans to begin late-stage trials in 2026 and sees amycretin as a potential successor to its current diabetes and weight-loss drugs.

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