Is Ozempic Insulin? Unpacking the Science Behind This Type 2 Diabetes Medication
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In 2024, an estimated 26.5% of adults with diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. used a GLP-1 injectable like Ozempic [1.8.3]. With its rising popularity, many people ask: **Is Ozempic insulin?** The answer is no; they are entirely different medications with distinct mechanisms for managing blood sugar [1.5.3, 1.5.4].
