Is Ozempic a type of insulin?

Ozempic is not a type of insulin. It is actually a brand name for the drug semaglutide, which belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Ozempic is used in the management of type 2 diabetes to improve blood sugar control in conjunction with diet and exercise. It works by stimulating insulin release when blood glucose levels are high, slowing down digestion, and reducing the amount of glucose that the liver produces at night. Unlike insulin, which is used to directly replace or supplement the body's insufficient insulin supply, Ozempic mimics the effects of an incretin hormone to promote natural insulin secretion and offers additional mechanisms for controlling blood sugar. Therefore, while both Ozempic and insulin are used to manage diabetes, they do so through different means and are distinct pharmacological treatments.