Semaglutide

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 based medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes, control blood sugar, support weight loss and reduce heart risks. Read more about Semaglutide, Key Findings, Uses, Latest News

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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories recently said it has launched its generic version of Semaglutide injection used in treatment of type 2 diabetes in Canada.

About Semaglutide

  • It is a prescription medication used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes.    
    • Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood to become too high.  
  • Semaglutide works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose).  
  • It also reduces the amount of glucose, or sugar, produced by the liver, and slows down how quickly food is digested. 
  • Semaglutide can also lead to weight loss. This is because it slows down how quickly food is digested. 
  • Semaglutide resembles a natural hormone, GLP-1, released from the body after eating. 
  • It may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with type 2 diabetes. 
  • Changes to diet are often combined with this medication.

Source: ET

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