Semaglutide, sold under the name Ozempic, Vegovy or Rybelsus, belongs to the pharmacological class of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) analogues, which work by mimicking the natural hormones called incretins, responsible for initiating insulin production after meal as well as reducing appetite and slowing the food digestion
It stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in a glucose-dependent manner, meaning insulin is released only when blood sugar levels are elevated
They are also beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes, as they address both blood sugar levels and weight concerns
adults are overweight, with BMIs of 25 to 29, according to data from the U.S
The injections are a natural-based peptide, a protein that occurs in our bodies, Dr