It is being conducted under an FDA-CVM Investigational New Animal Drug (INAD) application
If you have type 2 diabetes, Ozempic can help by stimulating insulin release when blood sugar is elevated, reducing glucagon secretion (a hormone that raises blood sugar), slowing gastric emptying to reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, and promoting satiety to support weight loss (which improves insulin sensitivity)
Some microbes thrive on carbohydrates and could favor signals that increase carbohydrate seeking
"However, if nausea or vomiting is severe, persistent, or doesnt improve, patients should contact their provider." Diarrhea Diarrhea is another common side effect, and like others on this list, it tends to be worse when a person first starts taking Ozempic or when they switch to a higher dose
Examples of GLP-1s include semaglutide (Wegovy), and liraglutide (Saxenda)