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Ozempic For Weight Loss: Cost, Side Effects And Efficacy

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Ozempic For Weight Loss: Cost, Side Effects And Efficacy

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Weight-loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors

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The diabetes drug Ozempic has become a social media phenomenon for its weight-loss properties, but its soaring popularity has led to global shortages and doctors warn about the potential side effects. Read more at The Business Times.

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Having seen the good and the bad of ozempic, would you take the drug to lose weight?

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(a) Describe the functions of insulin.

(b) Describe the functions of glucagon.

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Insulin and glucagon help maintain blood sugar levels. Glucagon helps prevent blood sugar from dropping, while insulin stops it from rising too high.

Insulin and glucagon work together in a balance and play a vital role in regulating a person's blood sugar levels. Glucagon breaks down glycogen to glucose in the liver. Insulin enables blood glucose to enter cells, where they use it to produce energy.

Together, insulin and glucagon help maintain homeostasis, where conditions inside the body hold steady. When a person's blood sugar is too high, their pancreas secretes more insulin. When their blood sugar levels drop, their pancreas releases glucagon to raise them.

This balance helps provide sufficient energy to the cells while preventing damage that can result from consistently high blood sugar levels.

If a person's body cannot maintain this balance, diabetes and other conditions can result. Prescription insulin and glucagon keep a person's blood sugar levels within safe limits.

In this article, we explain the functions and processes of insulin and glucagon, how they work as medications, and their effects on a person's blood sugar levels.

When a person consumes carbohydrates through foods, their body converts them into glucose, a simple sugar that serves as a vital energy source.

However, the body does not use all of this glucose at once. Instead, it converts some into storage molecules called glycogen and stores them in the liver and muscles.

When the body needs energy, glucagon in the liver converts glycogen back into glucose. From the liver, it enters the bloodstream. There, insulin enables it to enter cells and provide energy for all of the body's functions

In the pancreas, different types of islet cells release insulin and glucagon. Beta cells release insulin while alpha cells release glucagon.

How insulin works

The body's cells need glucose for energy, and insulin enables glucose to enter the cells.

Insulin to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body, instructing them to open and grant entry to glucose.

Low levels of insulin constantly circulate throughout the body. A spike in insulin signals the liver that a person's blood glucose level is also high, causing the liver to absorb glucose and change it into glycogen.

When blood sugar levels drop, glucagon instructs the liver to convert the glycogen back to glucose, causing a person's blood sugar levels to return to normal.

How glucagon works

The liver stores glucose to power cells during periods of low blood sugar. Skipping meals and getting inadequate nutrition can lower a person's blood sugar levels. By storing glucose, the liver ensures the body's blood glucose levels remain steady between meals and during sleep.

When a person's blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, stimulating two processes: gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. The liver or stimulates the production of glucose using these processes.

In glycogenolysis, glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.

In gluconeogenesis, the liver produces glucose from the byproducts of other processes. Gluconeogenesis also occurs in the kidneys and some other organs.

When the body's glucose levels rise, insulin enables the glucose to move into cells.

Insulin and glucagon work in a cycle. Glucagon interacts with the liver to increase blood sugar, while insulin reduces blood sugar by helping the cells use glucose.

Blood sugar levels

A person's blood sugar levels vary throughout the day, but insulin and glucagon keep them within a healthy range overall.

When the body does not absorb or convert enough glucose, blood sugar levels remain high. Insulin reduces the body's blood sugar levels and provides cells with glucose for energy by helping cells absorb glucose.

When blood sugar levels are too low, the pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon instructs the liver to release stored glucose, which causes the body's blood sugar levels to rise.

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood sugar levels. Persistently high levels can cause long-term damage throughout the body.

Hypoglycemia means blood sugar levels are low. Its symptoms include faintness and dizziness, and it can be life threatening.

People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin regularly, but glucagon is usually only for emergencies.

Insulin

The dose and method of delivery will depend on an individual's needs, and they will work with a doctor the dose as necessary. People can take insulin in various ways, such as pre-loaded syringes, pens, or pumps.

Adverse effects can occur if a person takes too much or too little insulin or uses it with certain other drugs. For this reason, they will need to follow their treatment plan with care.

What are the side effects of insulin therapy?

Glucagon

Glucagon - available under the brand name GlucaGen - is usually for emergency use only, such as when a person's blood sugar levels fall below 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl).

Ways of giving glucagon injections or a nasal spray. It also comes as a kit, with a syringe, some glucagon powder, and a liquid to mix with it. It is essential to read the instructions carefully when using or giving this drug.

Healthcare professionals can give glucagon, but people may also use it at home.

After giving glucagon, someone should monitor the person for adverse effects. The most common adverse effect is nausea, but they may also vomit. In some cases, an allergic reaction may occur.

Blood sugar levels should return to safer levels within 10-15 minutes. After this, the person should ingest some candy, fruit juice, crackers, or other high-energy food.

Doctors may also use glucagon when diagnosing problems with the digestive system.

High blood sugar can be a sign of diabetes, but it can also occur with other conditions. Without intervention, high blood sugar can lead to severe health problems. In some cases, it can become life threatening. Insulin and glucagon help manage blood sugar levels.

High blood sugar

In addition to diabetes, possible causes of high blood sugar :

People with high blood sugar may not notice symptoms until complications appear.

If symptoms occur, they :

urinating more often than usual

excessive thirst

weight loss

Over time, high blood sugar :

increased hunger

slow wound healing

itchy, dry skin

more frequent infections

fatigue or difficulty concentrating

blurred vision

Low blood sugar

Hypoglycemia is most likely to affect people with diabetes if they take their diabetes medication - such as insulin or glipizide - without eating.

But, it for other reasons, for example:

malnutrition or starvation

liver disease

a high alcohol consumption

the use of some medications

The symptoms of low blood sugar include:

Without treatment, low blood sugar can lead to seizures or loss of consciousness.

What are the different types of diabetes?

Insulin and glucagon are vital for maintaining moderate blood sugar levels.

Insulin helps the cells absorb glucose from the blood, while glucagon triggers a release of glucose from the liver.

People with type 1 diabetes need to take supplemental insulin to prevent their blood sugar levels from becoming too high.

In some cases, a doctor will recommend insulin for people with type 2 diabetes. However, diet and exercise are usually the first recommendations for this type.

If a person's blood sugar levels fall too low, they may need glucagon. Very low blood sugar can become life threatening without medical intervention.

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Insulin and glucagon: How they regulate blood sugar levels

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Insulin and glucagon help maintain blood sugar levels. Glucagon helps prevent blood sugar from dropping, while insulin stops it from rising too high. Insulin and glucagon work together in a balance and play a vital role in regulating a person's blood sugar levels. Glucagon breaks down glycogen to glucose in the liver.

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(a) What is the main use of ozempic?

(b) Ozempic mimics a hormone that affects the production of some hormones produced by the pancreas.

What is the effect of ozempic on these hormones?

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Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.

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OZEMPIC //🚫 THE HOLLYWOOD WEIGHT LOSS DRUG PUTTING DIABETIC'S LIVES AT RISK 🚫

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What would you tell your friend who is keen to take ozempic to lose weight?

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Ozempic Crisis: Life-Saving Diabetes Drug Ozempic In Short Supply in Australia

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(a) The main use of Ozempic is for patients with type 2 diabetes.

(b) Ozempic mimics a hormone called GLP-1 (NoVo MedLink) , which stimulates insulin secretion and inhibits glucagon release from the pancreas, resulting in better blood sugar control.

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I would advise the friend strongly against taking the drug by informing her about the medial consensus and studied side effects of Ozempic. Furthermore, I will tell her regarding the Ozempic shortage and how if he/she uses Ozempic, it may prevent a diabetic person from acquiring one, potentially affecting their health. I would advise her to use more conventional methods of weight loss such as fasting and physical activity.

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insulin acts as chemical instructions for the liver to turn excess glucose to glycogen

glucagon also acts as chemical instructions for the liver to tun glycogen to glucose

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it controls blood sugar, stimulating the release of insulin when glucose levels are high, slowing down food from leaving the stomach, reducing their appetite

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a)insulin enables glucose to enter the cells.

Furthermore, insulin attaches to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body, instructing them to open and grant entry to glucose. After a heavy meal, excess glucose is converted into glycogen by the hormone insulin.

b)When a person’s blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon. The liver stimulates the production of glucose using these processes. Moreover, glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.

During fasting glycogen is converted inro glucose by the hormone glucagon.

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Insulin attaches to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body, instructing them to open and grant entry to glucose.

Low levels of insulin constantly circulate throughout the body. A spike in insulin signals the liver that a person’s blood glucose level is also high, causing the liver to absorb glucose and change it into glycogen.

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When a person’s blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, stimulating two processes: gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. The liver provides or stimulates the production of glucose using these processes.

In glycogenolysis, glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.

In gluconeogenesis, the liver produces glucose from the byproducts of other processes. Gluconeogenesis also occurs in the kidneys and some other organs.

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Glucagon helps prevent blood sugar from dropping, while insulin stops it from rising too high. excess glucose is made into glycogen by insulin after a heavy meal. During fasting, glycogen is made into glucose by glucagon. Glucagon breaks down glycogen to glucose in the liver. Together, insulin and glucagon help maintain homeostasis, where conditions inside the body hold steady. When a person’s blood sugar is too high, their pancreas secretes more insulin. When their blood sugar levels drop, their pancreas releases glucagon to raise them.

This balance helps provide sufficient energy to the cells while preventing damage that can result from consistently high blood sugar levels.

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Shared functions (Insulin and glucagon):

Help maintain blood sugar levels.

Work together in a balance and play a vital role in regulating a person’s blood sugar levels.

Help maintain homeostasis, where conditions inside the body hold steady.

The balance between insulin and glucagon helps provide sufficient energy to the cells while preventing damage that can result from consistently high blood sugar levels.

Insulin functions:

Stops blood sugar from rising too high.

Enables blood glucose to enter cells, where they use it to produce energy.

Pancreas secretes more insulin when a person’s blood sugar is too high

Converts excess glucose to glycogen in liver

Glucagon functions:

Breaks down glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Pancreas releases glucagon to raise blood sugar levels when it drops

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Ozempic reduces the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. thus making the body rely on fats stored in the body instead of glucose that in obtained in the food as it is stored as glycogen in the liver

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Ozempic works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone. As those hormone levels rise, the molecules go to your brain, telling it you're full. It also slows digestion by increasing the time it takes for food to leave the body.

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a) Insulin attaches to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body, instructing them to open and grant entry to glucose. insulin signals the liver that a person’s blood glucose level is also high, causing the liver to absorb glucose and change it into glycogen.

b) When a person’s blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, stimulating two processes: gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. The liver provides or stimulates the production of glucose using these processes.

In glycogenolysis, glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.

In gluconeogenesis, the liver produces glucose from the byproducts of other processes. Gluconeogenesis also occurs in the kidneys and some other organs.

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Ozempic: Slows down how quickly food leaves a persons stomach. This causes them to reduce their appetite.(what is it?) It is a injection that helps lower blood sugar by helping the pancreas make more insulin

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a) the function of insulin is enables glucose to enter the cells. insulin receptors on cells throughout the body, instructing them to open and grant entry to glucose.

b) the functions of glucagon is converting glucose to carry out daily activities .When a person’s blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, stimulating two processes: gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. The liver stimulates the production of glucose using these processes.

In glycogenolysis, glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.

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(a) Insulin attaches to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body, instructing them to open and grant entry to glucose.

Low levels of insulin constantly circulate throughout the body. A spike in insulin signals the liver that a person’s blood glucose level is also high, causing the liver to absorb glucose and change it into glycogen.

(b) When a person’s blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, stimulating two processes: gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. The liver provides or stimulates the production of glucose using these processes.

In glycogenolysis, glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.

In gluconeogenesis, the liver produces glucose from the byproducts of other processes. Gluconeogenesis also occurs in the kidneys and some other organs.

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a) insulin stops blood sugar from rising too high. Insulin attaches to insulin receptors on cell throughout the body instructing them on when to open and grant entry to glucose. When, blood sugar levels drop, glucagon instructs the liver to convert the glycogen back to glucose, causing a person’s blood sugar levels to return to normal.

b)glucagon helps prevent the blood sugar from dropping too low.When a person’s blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, stimulating two processes: gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis.

gluconeogenesis-liver prosudes glucose form the byproducts

glucogenolysis -glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose

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-Insluin helps breaks down excess glucose to glycogen which is used for diabetic patients after a heavy meal, maintaining their blood sugar level

-Glucagon breaks down glycogen to glucose

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Insulin acts as a chemical to help the cell absorb glucose. It also helps to control the blood sugar level by instructing the liver to change excess glucose into glycogen.

When blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas secretes glucagon. This will help to convert the glycogen into glucose and thus more glucose is available in the bloodstream

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Ozempic are not suited for those who do not have diabetes. Do not use it for weight lost.

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the weight loss drug, Ozempic, is harmful as its side effects can cause poor health like cancer

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a. The body’s cells need glucose for energy, and insulin enables glucose to enter the cells, adding on, together with glucagon, it helps maintain homeostasis, where conditions inside the body hold steady. When a person’s blood sugar is too high, their pancreas secretes more insulin.

b. Glucagon breaks down glycogen to glucose in the liver to prevent blood sugar levels from dropping. When blood sugar levels drop, glucagon instructs the liver to convert the glycogen back to glucose, causing a person’s blood sugar levels to return to normal. When a person’s blood glucose levels fall, pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, stimulating two processes: gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis.

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(a) Insulin enables glucose to enter the cell by attaching to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body, instructing them to grant entry to glucose. Production of more insulin ensures that blood sugar does not rise too high.

(b) Pancreatic cells secrete glucagon, which stimulates two processes, gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. In glycogenolysis, glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.In gluconeogenesis, the liver produces glucose from the byproducts of other processes.

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Ozempic helps to reduce the number of glucose in the blood. This will force the body to rely on fats in the body. Thus reducing weight

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(a) functions of insulin: it prevents blood sugar levels from rising too high. A spike in insulin signals the liver that a person’s blood glucose level is also high, causing the liver to absorb glucose and change it into glycogen.

(b)functions of glucagon: prevents blood sugar levels from dropping. Glucagon instructs the liver to convert glycogen to glucose, making glucose more available in the bloodstream.

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a) used in adults with type 2 diabetes

b) Glucagon suppression: GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic also inhibit the release of glucagon, another hormone produced by the pancreas. Glucagon raises blood sugar levels by promoting the release of glucose from the liver. By suppressing glucagon, Ozempic helps to reduce excessive glucose production.

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Insulin converts excess glucose into glycogen by stimulating liver and muscle cells after a heavy meal

Glucagon increases blood glucose concentration by stimulating the conversion of glycogen into glucose when fasting

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a) It is an injection that helps lower blood sugar by helping the pancreas make more insulin. It is also used for weight-loss for non-diabetic patients

b) Ozempic works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone. As those hormone levels rise, the molecules go to your brain, telling it you're full. It also slows digestion by increasing the time it takes for food to leave the body. This makes patients feel full for a longer period of time

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Ozempic works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone that regulates insulin levels, reduces appetite and make patients feel fuller.

More insulin will regulate the glucose levels in the body by converting them to glycogen.

A reduced appetite and making patients feel fuller will reduce the amount of food they even eat. This way, less food is being absorbed and assimilated into the body.

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I would tell the person the side effects of the drug, and tell then that taking drugs to lose weight is not a healthy way to lose weight and once you stop taking the drug, he/she will gain back all the weight or even more weight then they originally were

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Ozempic reduces glucose in the blood and also reduces appetite that make people feel fuller.

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It mimics insulin which converts glucose into glycogen so that the body will rely on fats as an energy source

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Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone which regulates levels of insulin, reducing appetite and makes people feel fuller

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Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone which regulates insulin levels, reduces appetite and allows patients to feel fuller, longer.

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I would tell my friend that taking Ozempic is NOT good for their health. Even though it helps reduce weight-loss its purpose is wrong. Its used for patients with type 2 diabetes not for weight loss. Weight loss should be done the proper way by exercising and not using Ozempic as it also damages the hormones.

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Ozempic may work through the cutting down of glucagon in the body, reducing the blood sugar level

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(a) The main use of Ozempic is for managing type 2 diabetes, but it also has the beneficial side effect of weight loss. The video discusses how Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone which helps promote insulin production, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and insulin production. It also slows down digestion and makes you feel more full for longer, which can lead to weight loss. While Ozempic is not a miracle weight loss drug, it has been shown to be effective for weight management when combined with a healthy diet and exercise routine.

The video also talks about the risks and benefits of Ozempic. The most common side effects are nausea and gastrointestinal issues.

(b) Ozempic mimics a hormone called GLP-1, which is produced in the intestines. GLP-1 has multiple effects throughout the body. Here are some of the effects of Ozempic on these hormones:

In the pancreas, GLP-1 receptors promote the production of insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar levels, and reduces the production of glucagon. This is important for people with type 2 diabetes whose bodies are insulin resistant and produce very little insulin of their own.

In the stomach, GLP-1 receptors slow gastric emptying, which means food doesn't move through the digestive system as quickly and you more full for longer. It slows the digestion of food which overall helps with blood sugar spikes and it helps you feel more full for longer so you don't eat as much

Overall, Ozempic helps with blood sugar management and weight loss by amplifying the effects of GLP-1.

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Ozempic are used for people with diabetes to control their hormone secretion to control the inulin and glucagon. It should not be used for weight lose

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To help patients with type 2 diabetes to regulate their blood sugar levels.

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Ozempic will mimic GLP-1. GLP-1 will cause a increase in insulin and a decrease in glucagon. As a result, more the insulin causes more glucose to be converted to glycogen. Additionally, less glucagon will cause less glycogen to be converted to glucose.

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ozempic is mainly used for those with type 2 diabetes and need to regulate blood sugar levels

ozempic hormones help promote the production of insulin. the hormones also slow down gastric release, meaning that the food in your stomach will remain there for a longer time and you will feel full for a longer time

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Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone which regulates insulin levels. As these hormone level rises, it slows down food leaving the stomach, causing patients to feel full and also lowers blood sugar level.

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How Ozempic works

Ozempic is injected at the stomach area which then flows through the bloodstream. It causes the pancreas to produce more insulin so that blood sugar levels can be reduced faster. This causes a person who takes Ozempic to feel full for a longer period of time so they want to eat less, causing them to lose weight.

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Insulin lowers the blood sugar levels and attaches to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body which provides the cells with glucose for respiration

Glucagon stimulates two processes known as gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. Furthermore, glucagon stimulates the liver to produce glucose during these processes which raises the blood sugar level

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I would tell him to just exercise and eat a better diet. The amount of weight that Ozempic helps us lose is not worth it when compared to the side effects of Ozempic.

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helps the pancreas to produce more insulin to convert excess glucose into glycogen to cure diabetes.

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a. The main use for ozeympic is for adults with type 2 Diabetes to manage their blood sugar. It helps improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and is proven to lower hemoglobin A1C, a measure of blood glucose over time, according to research cited on Ozempic’s site. It also helps adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease lower their risk for cardiovascular events like stroke or heart attack.

b. It reduces the release of glucagon, which increase blood glucose, thereby also helping to control blood sugar.

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I think Ozempic produces a hormone that stimulates the pancreas to ramp up production of glucagon. The glucagon stored in the body will be converted into glucose and used for the body/ ejected.

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1. An effective tool for weight loss and people with type 2 diabetes.

2. Ozempic(semaglutide) mimics the hormones glp-1 receptors in pancreas which promotes the production of insulin and lowers blood sugar levels and supress production of glucagon. Ozempic slows digestion of food and helps people feel full longer so people dont eat as much, which helps with blood sugar spikes, it also suppress hunger cravings in the hypothalamus

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I would not encourage m firends to take it as they are not diabetic and it may ause them to have serious side effects when they use Ozempic just for weight lost

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a) Ozempic is mainly for patients with type 2 diabetes

b) Ozempic mimics a hormone which regulates insulin levels, as hormone levels rise, and the molecules reaches your brain, it tells your body that its full, and slows digestion

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I would not encourage them to do so as the weight loss is only a side effect since it is primarily used for type 2 diabetes. Using it will cause negative side effects and the weight loss is only temporary. Furthermore, this causes a shortage of Ozempic for those who actually want to use it for their diabetes.

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a) to treat type 2 diabetes

b) it increases insulin production and decreases glucagon production by mimicking the hormone GLP-1

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(a) Ozempic is primarily used for adults with type 2 diabetes, and also for weight loss purposes

(b) Ozempic is a GLP-1 drug which helps to reduce excessive glucose production by suppressing glucagon and enhances insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose levels.

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i would say "brother, you diabetic ah? have to have high blood sugar levels to take you know. you get diabetes first then you take this" i would try to insult them and make them note take it if their not diabetic. deterring them form taking it from those who have their lives on the line if they do not have the drug

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I will tell my friend what Ozempic does to the body and tell the person to think carefully of that decision as there are better ways to loose weight affectively and healthily as Ozempic still has many side effects

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a) Mainly used by people having type 2 diabetes.

b)lt affects (GLp1)a hormone that will tells us that when we are full .A Semaglutide similar to the GLP 1 is made us feel fuller for a long period of time as well as reducing the blood sugar level in our body.

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Ozempic reduces the amount of glucose in the bloodstream hence why it is used by diabetics and this causes the body to rely on existing fats for energy

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I would tell my friend about the side effects Ozempic has and how its not worth it just to lose a few pounds when people with type 2 diabetes needs Ozempic to survive and is unable to access it due to shortages

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I would tell my friend that Ozempic can have its benefits of weight loss but there is to much of a health risk. Instead a balanced diet and daily exercise can result in a better weight loss result and there would not be as much of a health risk as compared to Ozempic

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a) Ozempic is mainly used for people with type 2 diabetes.

b) Ozempic mimics a hormone called GLP-1.

It increases the production of insulin and supresses the production of glucagon which raises the blood sugar level. In the stomach GLP-1 reduces the gastric emptying so you would stay fuller longer

In the Brain it would decrease the appetite to eat as mcuh

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I would advise my friend not to take the drug. If they are actually keen on losing weight, they should do it in a healthier way such as exercising or going on a diet, where their health is not at risk. Taking Ozempic is not worth it as there are many common and serious side effects, and in the first place it is meant for diabetic patients and not for losing weight.

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I would inform my friends about how Ozempic works in order for them to understand what it actually does to our body. After mentioning this, I would mention the harmful side effects when taking Ozempic. I would also encourage my friend who wants to lose weight to just exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. This is because there might be other people in the world who actually require the Ozempic drug to survive and live healthily.

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(a) The main use of Ozempic is to aid diabetic patients for their pancreas to produce the insulin that they lack so that it can control their blood sugar levels.

(b) Ozempic mimics glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) produced by the pancreas which is the hormone which tells us that we are full. When we lose excess fat, ur pancreas becomes more fat-resistant which affects the production of other hormones.

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l would tell that person the disadvantages of taking this drug and that is bad for the health when it is used for a long time. Also , using this drug without having diabetes will prevent the people with diabetes to get well.(eg out of stock )

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I would not encourage them to take the drug as the side effect seem too serious for only weight loss. Instead, I would ask them to live a healthier lifestyle unlike me

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(a) the main use of Ozempic is to treat adults with type 2 diabetes. This helps them to manage their blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is when pancreas makes less insulin therefore less insulin may cause the person to have very high sugar levels.

(b)Effect on Ozempic on these hormones: Ozempic mimics GLP-1. It can cause the person to feel chest pains and heart palpitations

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It is not good for you to take ozempic as a soutin for your weight lose as it can have many side effects for you in the future and in the end you are going to gain the weight back. If you also start buying Ozempic, people with type 2 diabeties would not be able to access it and they get other health problems.

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never take Ozempic as it will make u have bad health!!

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I would discourage my friend as Ozempic should only be used by Diabetes type 2 patients and have serious side effects such as thyroid cancer. Though Ozempic may cause people to lose weight, the weight loss may only be temporary