For the past two years, she's managed the condition using a drug called Ozempic, which helps people with diabetes keep blood sugar levels in check.Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk sells that higher dose under a different brand name: Wegovy.As a result, some people who had been taking Wegovy were instead prescribed Ozempic off-label for weight loss.Going back on Ozempic isn't always a simple adjustment, Spratt said; because it can come with side effects, such as nausea or vomiting, patients are often first prescribed a lower dose that is gradually increased over several weeks.Allison Schneider, a spokesperson for the company, said in a statement that Ozempic is currently available in certain dosages for Type 2 diabetes, however, the company is still experiencing supply issues that will last through the month and patients in some regions of the U.S. will experience delays in getting their medication."