Blood sugar care
By copying a chemical signal made naturally in the gut, liraglutide helps regulate blood sugar and hunger.
Medicine review in the U.S. is a role of the Food and Drug Administration, shortened here to FDA.
As of September 26, 2026, liraglutide (Victoza) had FDA approval for type 2 diabetes.
Weight care
Liraglutide (Saxenda) had approval for weight care for people who qualify, with food and activity changes, as of September 26, 2026.
The versions for diabetes and weight care cannot be swapped for each other at the pharmacy.
Ask which product matches the reason for your visit.
Read the comparison: The name liraglutide alone does not tell you which product or which kind of care is being discussed.