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Ozempic (semaglutide) is prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes to: help manage blood sugar levels, in combination with lifestyle changes in diet and exercise lower certain risks, including heart attack and stroke, in people who also have heart disease and type 2 diabetes lower the risk of long-term kidney function decline, kidney failure, and heart-related death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease Checking your blood sugar levels while using Ozempic can be helpful in making sure the medication is working
Semaglutide and Ozempic-like drugs may improve kidney disease outcomes Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 5:00am In short: New research shows people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who took semaglutide (commonly sold as Ozempic) once a week had improved kidney outcomes, even if they had heart disease or a history of heart failure
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medication
That said, the standard medical recommendation applies: consult your OB-GYN or dermatologist before introducing any new active ingredient during pregnancy