Sold under brand names including Wegovy and Ozempic, semaglutide works by mimicking a gut hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), hence the technical term for it is a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

As the usage of the drug increases, so too do concerns about the drug and its side effects. Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that along with diet and exercise may improve blood ...