Semaglutide, sold under the brand name Ozempic®, is a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels. However, it has also been studied and approved for use as a weight loss medication in certain cases. Weight loss injections are usually semaglutide treatments that help curb one’s appetite and reduce food intake, aiding the weight loss process. Once injected, the solution mimics the GLP1 hormone, which is naturally released in your gut when you consume food. This hormone usually tells your body that you are full, therefore, reducing your food intake.

GLP1 also prompts your body to produce more insulin, which can reduce your glucose levels. This is one of the reasons why semaglutide has been used to treat diabetes for more than a decade before it was also approved for weight loss. Weight loss injections can also keep the food in your stomach for a longer time, reducing your cravings and allowing you to feel full for more hours. Weight loss injections can be used with or without dieting, as they will still lead to some weight loss. However, a healthy, controlled diet can improve your results, increasing the efficiency of the semaglutide treatment.