20 In patients with type 2 diabetes, blood glucose should be monitored prior to starting and during treatment with semaglutide 2.4 mg
By activating GLP-1 receptors, semaglutide triggers several key processes that help with blood sugar control, appetite regulation, and weight management: Stimulating Insulin Production: Semaglutide encourages the pancreas to release more insulin, a hormone that helps lower blood sugar
They may differ in efficacy, safety, risk, and side-effect profiles from commercially available or FDA-approved drugs
Semaglutide injections, also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, were originally approved only for treating diabetic patients
GLP-1 is a hormone your body naturally produces after eating