Ozempic is a prescription medication that contains semaglutide and is used to help adults with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar control when combined with diet and exercise. It belongs to a class of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by helping the body release insulin, reducing the amount of sugar produced by the liver, and slowing the movement of food through the stomach. Ozempic is administered as a once-weekly injection and may also help reduce the risk of certain cardiovascular events in eligible patients with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease.
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Ozempic is a once-weekly prescription medication used to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar levels as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes healthy eating and physical activity.
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