Ozempic

Ozempic is a pre-filled injection used to treat type 2 diabetes. It boosts insulin production, helping to manage your blood sugar levels. Additionally, it curbs your appetite, making portion control easier, which is beneficial for managing type 2 diabetes. It's also effective for weight loss if your BMI (body mass index) is over 28.

You only need to take Ozempic once a week, along with maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine. Typically, you'll begin with a low dose and increase it after four weeks. It's a subcutaneous injection, meaning it's given under the skin on your thigh or stomach, so there's no need to inject it into a vein.

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, is very similar to the GLP-1 hormone that your gut naturally produces after a meal. It helps control your appetite and insulin release, and it also slows down how quickly your stomach empties. This makes you feel full for longer, so you don't feel as hungry.

Semaglutide helps reduce blood sugar levels by encouraging your body to produce more insulin and stopping your liver from making glucose. It also slows down how quickly food leaves your stomach, which in turn slows the rate at which your body absorbs sugar from your meals.

Ozempic comes in three doses: 0.25mg, 0.5mg, and 1mg. The dose your doctor prescribes will likely depend on how far along you are in your treatment. Typically, you'll begin with the lowest dose of 0.25mg once a week and then move up to 0.5mg after a month. If the 0.5mg dose isn't effectively managing your blood sugar, you might be advised to try the 1mg dose.

If you're not sure about the correct dose to take, we can assist you in finding the right one.

Ozempic is often prescribed when medications like metformin haven't been effective enough in managing blood sugar levels. It can also be used alongside these treatments at times.

Ozempic is different from other antidiabetic medications because it lasts longer, meaning you only need to take it once a week. Many other diabetes treatments require daily use. Similarly, some weight loss medications with Orlistat must be taken with each meal, three times a day. Therefore, Ozempic is a much less frequent option.

Numerous clinical trials

have demonstrated that Ozempic significantly lowers blood sugar levels in haemoglobin compared to other treatments.

Rybelsus is a diabetes medication containing Semaglutide. Unlike injections, it's available in tablet form, yet it functions similarly to help manage diabetes.

Saxenda and Victoza are injections that function similarly, but they contain a slightly different active ingredient called liraglutide. These need to be taken daily, whereas Ozempic is only required once a week. Mounjaro, which has tirzepatide, is another weekly injection used for diabetes. It's also approved for weight loss if your BMI is over 30, or over 27 if you have a weight-related health issue.

Ozempic is a medicine that requires a prescription, so you can't buy it over-the-counter. To begin using Ozempic, you'll need to have a chat with our clinician. They'll determine if it's the right treatment for you.

You'll usually begin with a 0.25mg dose once a week, then increase to 0.5mg after a month. If the 0.5mg dose isn't effective enough, some people might have their dose raised to 1mg. After discussing your health with us, our clinician will prescribe the dose that should suit you best.