Semaglutide Vials

Semaglutide has opened a new era of weight management for patients with type 2 diabetes, marking the transformation of obesity treatment mode, and the effect of weight loss is close to that of weight loss surgery. Moreover, in addition to weight loss, the overall health status of the patient has improved, with significant improvements in physical function scores, blood pressure, and blood sugar.

Q1：What exactly does semaglutide do to your body?

A1：Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which is naturally produced in the gut. It primarily helps regulate blood sugar, appetite, and body weight. Here's how it affects the body:

• Increases insulin secretion – Semaglutide helps the pancreas release more insulin, but only when blood sugar is high. This prevents dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).


• Decreases glucagon – It reduces glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar, helping to prevent spikes.


• Slows gastric emptying – Food moves more slowly from the stomach to the intestines, leading to a steadier rise in blood sugar after meals.

• Targets the brain's appetite centers – Semaglutide acts on the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates hunger and satiety. This reduces cravings and increases feelings of fullness, leading to lower calorie intake.


• Encourages weight loss – Because it suppresses appetite and slows digestion, semaglutide can lead to significant weight loss over time.

• Reduces inflammation and improves heart health – Studies show semaglutide can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues, especially in people with type 2 diabetes.

• May lower blood pressure – Weight loss and reduced appetite can contribute to lower blood pressure.


• Improves metabolic health – Semaglutide can improve cholesterol levels and reduce liver fat.

• Type 2 Diabetes – To manage blood sugar.


• Obesity and Weight Management – Under brand names like Wegovy for chronic weight management.

Semaglutide is usually given as a weekly injection or as a daily pill in some forms (like Rybelsus).

Q2：Is semaglutide the same as Ozempic?

A2：Yes, Ozempic is a brand name for semaglutide. However, semaglutide is marketed under different brand names depending on the medical condition being treated:

• Ozempic – For type 2 diabetes to improve blood sugar control and reduce cardiovascular risks.


• Wegovy – Specifically for weight management in people with obesity or overweight with weight-related conditions.


• Rybelsus – An oral tablet form of semaglutide used for type 2 diabetes.

• Dosage – Wegovy is typically prescribed at higher doses than Ozempic to promote weight loss.


• Intended Use – While Ozempic focuses on blood sugar control, Wegovy is explicitly approved for chronic weight management.

Even though they contain the same active ingredient, they are not interchangeable without a doctor's guidance due to differences in dosage and approval indications.