semaglutide name Ozempic (generic Semaglutide) is a prescription drug mainly used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels, reduces the risk of heart complications and can also support weight SEMAGLUTIDE ( Other Name )

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It helps regulate blood sugar by stimulating insulin release, reducing glucagon, slowing digestion, and promoting a feeling of fullness

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(Technically, fellow semaglutide medication Wegovy is the one you should use for weight lossbut thats not always the case in practice.) That said, you could in theory use Ozempic to lose a smaller amount of weightits just not recommended, says Kunal Shah , MD, an assistant professor in the division of endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center