What is Ozempic? Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist (glucagon-like peptide-1) that was originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. Its active ingredient, semaglutide, mimics the effects of GLP-1, a hormone that regulates blood sugar and plays a key role in managing hunger. While the primary purpose of Ozempic is to control blood glucose, clinical...