Semaglutide

Semaglutide is a medication used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes and sometimes to help with weight loss. It’s a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, meaning it mimics a natural hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite.

✅ Uses:

• Controls blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes

• Aids in weight loss (especially in people with obesity or overweight)

• Improves insulin secretion and reduces appetite

• Ozempic – weekly injection for type 2 diabetes

• Wegovy – higher-dose version used for weight loss

• Rybelsus – oral tablet form

Nausea, vomiting

Diarrhea or constipation

Headache or dizziness

Rare but serious: pancreatitis, kidney issues, gallbladder problems