Ozempic is a prescription medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. Its active ingredient is semaglutide, which is a type of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. By mimicking the effects of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, Ozempic helps regulate blood sugar levels. It does this by enhancing insulin secretion in response to meals, reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver, and slowing gastric emptying, which helps control appetite and food intake.