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ECO 2022 — Novel oral hydrogel shows promise as a potential therapy for overweight and obesity in people with prediabetes or diabetes

Pavankumar Kamat   |   Conference Report   |   11 May 2022
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Takeaway

  • An investigational superabsorbent hydrogel, Gelesis200, demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety in overweight and obese individuals with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Why this matters

  • The growing obesity pandemic warrants development of safe and effective alternative therapies for weight loss as an adjunct to diet and exercise, particularly in...

          

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