Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) is an injectable diabetes medication designed for the care of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus by managing blood sugar levels. It also reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and kidney disease, which are risk factors in adults with type 2 diabetes.Â
Ozempic semaglutide also has the effect of reducing appetite and blocking the production of glucagon. This hormone instructs the liver to release stored glucose. Along with a good diet and exercise program, it can help overweight and obese people lose weight quickly and sustain the reductions.
What causes diabetes?
In people living with type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (or doesn’t produce it quickly enough), or the body cannot effectively use the insulin it has to break complex sugars down to simple glucose, which can then be taken up by cells as the fundamental source of energy for all biological work. This condition is called hyperglycaemia, and without proper diabetes care over extended periods it can lead to severe health problems in many parts of the body (limbs, organs, nerves and blood vessels).What benefits are provided by Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes?
Ozempic works in managing diabetes by acting to raise the levels of insulin in the blood in people with people with type 2 diabetes. In the normal body, insulin is released immediately as blood sugar levels rise after eating or drinking any substances containing starch, fats, protein, or any form of sugars (such as glucose, fructose, or alcohol) broken down in the liver into simple sugars). Ozempic fights diabetes by both boosting the levels of insulin and by controlling the release of additional glucose from the liver. One primary measure of the effectiveness of Ozempic has been how it reduces the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels of patients. The HbA1c test measures average blood sugar levels over a period of 3 months. It is an effective test for diagnosing prediabetes and tracking the development of diabetes. In a study of over 1200 adults treated with once-weekly Ozempic, patients who started with an average A1c of 8.1 reached an A1c less than 7 (the upper target for healthy blood sugar level) after twelve months. Ozempic also lowers the risk of major events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in people with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.What benefits are provided by Ozempic for people wishing to lose weight?
Ozempic works to reduce appetite and feelings of hunger, which can, along with good diet and exercise programs, help losing weight in people who are overweight or obese. GLP-1, the key hormone in Ozempic, acts by reducing gastric emptying (the speed at which the stomach empties of food). It also blocks the production of glucagon, the hormone that instructs the liver to release stored glucose. Both of these will cause a reduction in the need for additional food intake. Ozempic can also reduce a preference for high-fat foods. Such foods carry a double penalty of being high in “bad” cholesterol (which creates increased dangers of cardiovascular disease) as well as carrying more calories than their equivalent weight in low-fat foods.Summary
The benefits from the usage of Ozempic as a diabetes medication and weight loss medication are:- Improved glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes
- Reduced risk of adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes who have established cardiovascular disease
- Weight reduction.