Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that mimics a hormone to increase insulin secretion, slow gastric emptying, and reduce appetite. The medication has Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for helping with long-term weight management and treating type 2 diabetes. For many people, semaglutide is better known as the injectable drug Ozempic. However, many may not be […]