How does Ozempic actually work?

Whether you've been served an advert for it, or just heard about it in the media, it's likely that 'Ozempic' isn't a totally unfamiliar word. Now often associated with weight-loss, Ozempic is actually the brand name for a drug used to treat diabetes. So what exactly is it, how does it work, and is it safe? We chat to diabetes and endocrinology (hormone) expert Dr Annie de Bray to find out.

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How does Ozempic actually work? is an episode from Oxford Sparks Big Questions by Fiona Jones.

This episode is 13:20 long.

This episode was published on Jun 11, 2025.

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