This risk is higher in people of African or Caribbean descent
Frequently Asked Questions As of July 2026, retatrutide has completed four Phase 3 readouts: TRIUMPH-4 (28.7% weight loss in knee OA population, December 2025), TRIUMPH-1 (28.3% weight loss in 2,339 general obesity patients, May 2026), TRANSCEND-T2D-1 (-2.0% HbA1c and 16.8% weight loss in 537 T2D patients, June 2026), and the TRIUMPH-1 sleep apnea substudy (60.6% AHI reduction, June 2026)
Effect of Semaglutide on the Risk of Hyperthyroidism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: PIONEER 6 Subanalysis
3 The Blood Lipids: Cholesterol and Triglycerides Cholesterol Figure 1: Steroid Biosynthesis Pathways 7 Cholesterol is a wax-like steroid molecule that plays a critical role in metabolism
Semaglutide is not recommended during pregnancy, and women of childbearing potential should discontinue the medication at least two months before planned conception