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Ozempic is the brand name for a molecule used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes that is administered as a once weekly injection. The generic name is Semaglutide. It is not an insulin. Apart from lowering blood sugar levels, Ozempic can also aid with weight loss through appetite suppression, increase in satiety and slowing of gastric emptying. Studies have also shown Ozempic to reduce the risk of strokes, heart attacks and lowers blood pressure levels Ozempic is 94% the same as a natural hormone released in the body, GLP-1, Glucagon Like Peptide 1. After we eat, GLP-1 is released from the small intestine.
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Rybelsus is a treatment that can be used for weight loss. It contains Semaglutide, and works by reducing your appetite. Unlike the Semaglutide injections, however, it is available as tablets that you take just once per day. Rybelsus is licensed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes as it helps control blood sugar levels. However, clinical trials have found that one of the major benefits of taking it is weight loss, so it is often prescribed off-label for that reason. Please note: Rybelsus for weight loss is currently prescribed off-label.
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Saxenda is a treatment that can be used for weight loss and works by reducing your appetite. It contains the ingredient Liraglutide which works like a naturally occurring hormone in our body that helps to regulate your hunger. This promotes insulin production from the pancreas when your blood sugar levels are too high and reduces excess sugar (glucose) from the liver when it is not needed. Saxenda: -Suppresses cravings -Curbs hunger -Reduces appetite -Increases satiety (feeling full) It comes as pre-filled injection pens that you administer yourself just once a day. It is used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise regime for an effective way to lose weight. Saxenda is additionally used to treat type 2 diabetes, as it helps control blood sugar levels. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Please note: Liraglutide for weight loss is currently prescribed off-label.