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Survodutide improves HbA1c and bodyweight in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 5 de julio de 2026

Key finding

HbA 1c decreased from baseline (mean ± SD 64.7 ± 9.2 mmol/mol) after 16 weeks’ treatment.

This Phase II study evaluated the effects of Survodutide on HbA1c levels and bodyweight in adults with Type 2 Diabetes, finding significant reductions in both outcomes compared to baseline.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This Phase II study evaluated the effects of Survodutide on HbA1c levels and bodyweight in adults with Type 2 Diabetes, finding significant reductions in both outcomes compared to baseline.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that Survodutide could be an effective treatment option for managing Type 2 Diabetes, potentially leading to better glycemic control and weight management for patients. Effective management of these parameters is crucial in reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Keep in mind

The study did not include long-term follow-up data. Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified. Effectiveness of Survodutide compared to other treatments was not fully explored.

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Matthias B, Julio R, Josef H, Raymond M, Anita MH. Survodutide Reduces HbA1c Levels and Bodyweight in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Phase II Study. Diabetologia. 2023;67(3):470-482. doi:10.1007/s00125-023-06053-9

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased by -9.92 mmol/mol (p=0.001) after treatment with Survodutide.

Bodyweight decreased by up to -8.7% with Survodutide.

No significant change in HbA1c levels was observed in the placebo group.

Bodyweight change with Semaglutide was not significantly different from placebo.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Semaglutide, Survodutide and Body weight, HbA1c.

Primary intervention

Semaglutide

Primary outcomes

  • Body weight
  • HbA1c

Primary intervention

Primary outcomes

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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

3

Evidence pairs

546

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Body Weight

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Weight Loss

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Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Body weight

Semaglutide → Body weight

Semaglutide → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
87
Strong
ImpactScore™
72
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
88
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
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Body weight

Survodutide → Body weight

Survodutide → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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HbA1c

Survodutide → HbA1c

Survodutide → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Survodutide reduced HbA1c levels by -9.92 mmol/mol.
  • Bodyweight decreased by up to -8.7% with Survodutide.
  • Placebo showed no significant changes in HbA1c levels.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking new treatment options for diabetes management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results are based on a 16-week treatment period.
  • Findings may not be generalizable to all populations.
  • Further studies are needed to assess long-term effects and safety.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study did not include long-term follow-up data.
  • Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified.
  • Effectiveness of Survodutide compared to other treatments was not fully explored.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Body Weight, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and HbA1c.

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Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists affect body weight?

Strong Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists appears to improve Body Weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 86.7 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 30 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
30 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Survodutide improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Survodutide appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Survodutide affect body weight?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Survodutide for Body weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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