What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss?

Ozempic is a brand name for a medication called semaglutide, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by mimicking a natural hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels and is taken through weekly injections. Ozempic can also lower your risk of having serious heart problems, such as heart attack or stroke, if you have type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But Ozempic is not only used for diabetes. Some people are also using it for weight loss, even though it is not approved by the FDA for this purpose. How does Ozempic work? How does it help weightloss? What are the side effects? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the optimism bias? Is veganism really the best choice? Is it bad to hold in your pee? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices