illustration 1 (IMAGE) UT Southwestern Medical Center Caption One participant in the STEP 2 clinical trial, Vickie Sanchez, lost 60 pounds over 18 months while taking the weekly injectable medication semaglutide. The above pictures were taken before (left) and at the end of her trial period. Credit UT Southwestern Medical Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.