Ozempic
Definition
A brand name for semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication primarily prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes by helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
Popularly used off-label for weight loss due to its ability to reduce appetite, slow gastric emptying, and promote significant reductions in body weight.
Examples
After a month on Ozempic, he traded his dad bod for a sleek physique, but now salads are his spirit animal.
She credits Ozempic for fitting into her high school jeans, though her dreams are haunted by forbidden carbs.
Ozempic turned the office potluck into a sad affair, as everyone suddenly preferred celery sticks over cake.
My friend's Ozempic glow-up has influencers jealous, but he admits the nausea is just 'temporary motivation'.