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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Ozempic to help reduce kidney decline
Description
August 19, 2025
Health Canada has approved Ozempic in an effort to help reduce the risk of kidney decline for patients living with Type 2 diabetes. The decision comes after an international clinical trial found the risk of deteriorating kidney function was 24 per cent lower in patients taking Ozempic compared to those taking a placebo injection. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Tuesday Aug. 19, 2025.Â
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Ozempic to help reduce kidney decline02:31 | August 19, 2025
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Ozempic to help reduce kidney decline02:31 | August 19, 2025
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Ozempic to help reduce kidney decline
Description
August 19, 2025
Health Canada has approved Ozempic in an effort to help reduce the risk of kidney decline for patients living with Type 2 diabetes. The decision comes after an international clinical trial found the risk of deteriorating kidney function was 24 per cent lower in patients taking Ozempic compared to those taking a placebo injection. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Tuesday Aug. 19, 2025.Â
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