You just ate. So what happens to your blood sugar when you’re taking Ozempic (semaglutide)? After a meal, glucose enters your bloodstream and your blood sugar rises. But semaglutide can change how your body responds to that rise. In this Rehealthify Short, we break down what happens inside your body after you eat, including how semaglutide affects: • Insulin — semaglutide helps stimulate insulin secretion when blood glucose is elevated. • Glucagon — it lowers glucagon secretion when blood glucose is high, which can reduce the amount of glucose released by the liver. • Stomach emptying — semaglutide causes a delay in early stomach emptying, which can affect how quickly glucose from a meal reaches the bloodstream. • Post-meal blood sugar — clinical data show that semaglutide lowers both fasting and postprandial (after-meal) blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes. The important takeaway? Ozempic doesn't simply “remove sugar” from your blood. It changes several of the body's normal processes involved in regulating blood glucose. If you enjoy easy-to-understand explanations of diabetes, blood sugar, insulin resistance, GLP-1 medications, and what medications are actually doing inside your body, subscribe to Rehealthify. Subscribe for more health science made clear. About Ozempic® Ozempic® (semaglutide) is a prescription medicine used, along with diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. Rehealthify is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Novo Nordisk. Important Medical Disclaimer This video is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Information presented in this video is not intended to replace advice from your doctor, pharmacist, or other qualified healthcare professional. Do not start, stop, change, or adjust any medication based on information in this video. If you have questions about Ozempic (semaglutide), your blood sugar, or your diabetes treatment plan, speak with your healthcare professional. Individual responses to medications can vary. Sources & References U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — Ozempic Prescribing Information The current FDA prescribing information describes semaglutide's effects on glucose-dependent insulin secretion, glucagon secretion, gastric emptying, and fasting/postprandial blood glucose. FDA Ozempic Prescribing Information Ozempic® — Official Prescribing Information & Medication Guide Official Ozempic Prescribing Information Official Ozempic® website Ozempic® official website Search Terms Ozempic, semaglutide, Ozempic blood sugar, Ozempic after eating, what Ozempic does to blood sugar, Ozempic and insulin, Ozempic and glucagon, semaglutide blood sugar, semaglutide mechanism of action, GLP-1, GLP-1 medications, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar after eating, postprandial glucose, insulin resistance, diabetes medication, how Ozempic works Hashtags #ozempic #semaglutide #type2diabetes #diabetes #bloodsugar #glp1 #insulin #insulinresistance #diabeteseducation #health #rehealthify #healthscience