Ozempic Drug Could Reverse Liver Disease: Finds Study

Ozempic is a prescription medication used to manage type 2 diabetes and support weight loss by regulating blood sugar and appetite through the hormone GLP-1.

Context: Researchers found that the Ozempic drug (generically known as semaglutide) was effective at treating Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious form of fatty liver disease. It was developed to treat diabetes, and now also prescribed for weight loss.

About Ozempic Drug

Ozempic Drug is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes in adults.
Ozempic mimics the action of the natural hormone GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1).

Working

Stimulating insulin secretion in response to high blood sugar
Reducing glucose production from the liver.
Slowing gastric emptying, which helps in appetite control.

Regulatory Approvals

FDA Approval (2017): Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Wegovy (2021): A higher-dose version of semaglutide was approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or weight-related conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.