Education The use of semaglutide , a medication from the class of GLP-1 receptor agonists, has become increasingly popular. The brands Rybelsus and Ozempic are currently FDA-approved for diabetes management, and Wegovy is used to assist with weight loss. Experts are also interested in other uses of semaglutide. A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine furthered research on semaglutide, exploring how the drug affected outcomes for people with metabolic dysfunction-