Within weeks, people in the UK will be able to pop a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) tablet for the first time after the government's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency announced the much-anticipated approval of an oral version of semaglutide, the blockbuster drug better known under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic
Long before it was regarded as a so-called "miracle" drug, Ozempic attracted the attention of obesity medicine specialists after extensive clinical trials in 2017 revealed weight loss was a significant side effect of the medication
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It works by slowing gastric emptying, reducing appetite, stabilizing blood sugar, and improving metabolic regulation under medical supervision
Learn what to look out for and how to keep your blood sugar stable while staying on track with your GLP-1 treatment