What is Ozempic?
buy ozempic online ; Ozempic, a brand name for semaglutide, is a GLP-1 analogue – a diabetes medication also known as an incretin mimetic.
It is recommended by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for people with type 2 diabetes.
What is Ozempic used for?
Ozempic is taken as once-weekly injection to manage blood glucose levels and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes.
As a GLP-1 analogue medication, it increases the levels of incretins – a hormone – which helps your body to produce more insulin when needed. It also supresses the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
Ozempic and weight loss
People with type 2 diabetes who use Ozempic can lose weight while using the medication, which happens partly due to its effect on:
Reducing your appetite so you eat less
Slowing down the movement of food in your gut meaning you stay full for longer.
Are there shortages of Ozempic?
We know click here that due to ongoing global shortages, some people living with type 2 diabetes who could benefit from Ozempic are unable to access it. We’re also aware that people are getting Ozempic through off-label prescribing.
We fully support the instruction that GLP-1 medications should not be prescribed off-label under any circumstances while there is an ongoing shortage impacting people with type 2 diabetes.
People with type 2 diabetes should be reassured that there are a number of alternative GLP-1 analogue treatments available that work in similar ways to Ozempic including Rybelsus which is a tablet form of semaglutide for managing blood sugar levels. Healthcare professionals will work with patients to find the best course of treatment for them.