OVERVIEW

Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease.

Ozempic® works with your body’s own ability to lower blood sugar and A1C. Ozempic® is designed to respond when your blood sugar rises, helping your body to release its own insulin.Ozempic® works in 3 ways to lower blood sugar:

• Helps your pancreas produce more insulin when your blood sugar is high.
• Helps prevent your liver from making and releasing too much sugar.
• Slows down food leaving your stomach.

How Ozempic® Works?

Ozempic is a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and weight loss treatment by mimicking the effects of the hormone GLP-1. It works by increasing insulin production, reducing glucagon release, slowing down digestion, and promoting a feeling of fullness. More specifically, it influences the brain’s mechanism for appetite regulation and how the body stores energy before utilizing it.

How to Use the Pen?

For weight loss, Ozempic is typically administered as a subcutaneous injection once a week. Patients are usually advised to start with a lower dose and gradually increase it over several weeks to minimize potential side effects. The injection is commonly given in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The medication works best when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Decreased Appetite