SEMAGLUTIDE

Description

Semaglutide is a prescription medication used mainly for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists.

It is made by Novo Nordisk.

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How it works

Semaglutide mimics a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar.

It works by:

* Reducing appetite and hunger

* Increasing feelings of fullness

* Slowing stomach emptying

* Helping the body release insulin when blood sugar is high

* Reducing glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar)

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What it’s used for

Depending on the brand and dose, it is prescribed for:

* Type 2 diabetes → improves blood sugar control

* Ozempic

* Chronic weight management (obesity or overweight with risks)

* Wegovy

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Simple summary

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication that helps people lose weight and control blood sugar by reducing appetite and improving insulin response.