Semaglutide is an injectable medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, as well as promote weight loss in overweight or obese adults. It mimics a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of the brain involved in appetite control.
Semaglutide helps lower blood sugar and A1c levels by:
It also suppresses appetite by increasing feelings of fullness and reducing hunger.
Taking semaglutide injections provides several key benefits:
In studies, people taking semaglutide lost on average 12-16% of their body weight over 68 weeks when combined with diet and exercise modifications.
Semaglutide lowers A1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) by 1-2% typically. This leads to much better long-term blood glucose management.
The weight and blood sugar improvements from semaglutide also help lower cardiovascular disease risk factors like high LDL cholesterol.
After the initial dose ramp up, semaglutide is given once weekly as a simple subcutaneous injection you can learn to self-administer.
Semaglutide has been approved for adults with the following criteria:
Semaglutide should not be used in patients with certain medical conditions, so consult your provider to see if you meet eligibility guidelines.
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