Why was this medication prescribed to you?
Semaglutide, along with a diet and exercise program, can help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar. The body is unable to use insulin correctly and therefore cannot control the level of sugar in the blood. Semaglutide is not effective in treating type I diabetes, where the body does not produce insulin and cannot control the level of sugar in the blood. Semaglutide is a member of a class of drugs known as incretin mimics. It helps the pancreas to release the right amount of insulin when blood sugar levels are high. Insulin is the hormone that helps...