How Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs are "changing medicine"

Ozempic and other GLP-1 class medications are being proven beneficial for reducing cardiovascular risk and treating diabetes. But they also signal fullness to the brain and regulate blood sugar, allowing people to lose on average 10 to 20 percent of their body weight in the first year. For many of the roughly 74 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese, that's almost unimaginable. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with doctors and patients about how these drugs work, and why they are considered life-changing (and even, for Wall Street analysts, a miracle).
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[@luhoffma8836]

Miracle drug for type two diabetes. Went from 18 units of insulin to 4 and lost 40 lbs.

[@beverlyweber4122]

Me too. Not yet to 40 pounds but I have 100 to go to be healthy. Insulin shots are a quick jab, not a wheel-of-fortune mega spin on the pen!

[@leeboriack8054]

Please do a follow up story on Ozempic in 18 months.

[@brett7236]

There biggest sponsor won’t like that 😊

[@phunnny1]

It’s been around for years to treat diabetes.

[@Berley_1234]

more like 18 years

[@biancamitchell9433]

I’ve been on it for several years. Works great.

[@mt-qc2qh]

The GLP-1 meds also work on stemming many addictions, not just food. They tend to reduce the dopemine effects. I've used them for a year. Along with losing 50lbs and dropping my BMI to the mid 20's, my blood pressure is well controlled without meds. I'm 72 and took 2 minutes per mile off my Half Marathon pace.

[@ijadorejewels4065]

We still need the gyms because after weight-loss skin sags and we need to build strength to be strong growing older.

[@CoachAndrew77]

This is why it is crucial to do resistance training during the weightloss journey, and supplement with collagen peptides.

[@beverlyweber4122]

@@CoachAndrew77 Collagen or protein. Period. Keep that protein up and make it a part of your healthy diet. Eggs, chicken, fish...paired with healthy fat like avocado, combined with fiber, which taking all three means you stay satiated and are less likely to eat poorly.

[@CoachAndrew77]

@beverlyweber4122 My diet is exclusively low carb wraps w/ Tuna fish or can chicken, boneless skinless chicken breast, eggs. Protein shakes or bars on the go. With starter dose of ozempic I've lost 30 lbs in 2 months.

[@RuizCaz]

Sadly, loose skin is genetic as are stretch marks. All the collagen supplements, hydration, and strength training doesn’t change genetics. You have to have subdermal skin procedures, laser, or surgery to tighten skin sometimes.

[@biancamitchell9433]

I visited several plastic surgeons after my weight loss. Only plastic surgery can remove loose skin.

[@MultiMattman68]

I am a diabetic, and have been on Mounjaro a year. My A1C has dropped as has my weight,and have no regrets taking this drug. Its curbed my eating for sure

[@susannehuber3996]

I feel,so happy for you ❤❤❤❤ sounds really awesome

[@josh021588]

That’s nice but focus on diet too

[@TXMEDRGR]

When it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

[@VernCrisler]

In this case, it's actually true. That's why DOCTORS are prescribing it, not idiot diet and health gurus.

[@michaelfeds6895]

@@VernCrisler It's not a miracle drug. Everyone I know on it is sick a hell from it.

[@rblover2466]

@@VernCrisler Doctors are not fail proof and sometimes they get kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies to promote certain drugs. Buyer beware.

[@VaCRAYtion]

@@VernCrislerthere are some red flags like thyroid cancer in rats during clinical trials

[@VaCRAYtion]

Also for people who say we aren’t rats, that’s 100% true… but With shared genes, we share around 99% with rats, which has been published online. With working DNA we share around 97.5% with rats and mice.

[@ATLSTLCurls]

When it's prescribed appropriately, used as intended, and monitored like it's supposed to be, it can be really good for many people. The problem started when people (particularly, social media influencers) got ahold of it and started using it for other than what it was made for.

[@alianaweston2286]

So…. Let’s say there was no shortage of the medication.. would you still have a problem with social media influencers taking it strictly for aesthetics? Because we’re headed towards a future where there’s no shortage of these types of medications.

[@athenacontreras]

@@alianaweston2286those who want this for pure “vanity” should not prioritize themselves above those with actual obesity, especially severe obesity, which is a serious disease that kills and has so many other social and physical and other repercussions that come with it…but personally, after accessibility issues are solved, I think people who want it for “vanity” (or less severe issues) should be able to access. Because prevention is actually more important. And it helps with other issues too.

[@beverlyweber4122]

@@alianaweston2286 Influencers are like the "cute girls" in middle school. Always showing off and pretending to know everything. The best 'influence' is seeing your 312 pound diabetic mother figure out how to calm those cravings, develop healthier eating patterns, and find energy to get out and about to move her body more...thus helping to ensure you (the adult child) won't be watching her decline prematurely. Now THAT is an influence that folks should be INSPIRED by every day!

[@alianaweston2286]

@@beverlyweber4122 ummm ok. Happy for your mother but that isn’t relevant to my question.

[@alianaweston2286]

@@beverlyweber4122 please explain why I’m an “adult child” 🤣 so many weirdos on the internet.

[@MM-dv9hp]

People still have to watch what they eat. Dirty carbs will always be dirty carbs.

[@TOPDadAlpha]

Amen to that!

[@VernCrisler]

Dirty CALORIES. Fixed it for you.

[@hassanbeydoun2460]

Exactly! People in bodybuilding competitions know this, you cannot just load up caloric surplus on donuts, sugars, etc then pump performance enhancing drugs into your system to "balance it out"

[@CoachAndrew77]

@@hassanbeydoun2460 sounds like a recipe for the grave. Crap nutrition and juice. Sugar has its uses for some very healthy athletes after hard cardio, extreme training. But in general, just cut the sugar entirely.

[@hassanbeydoun2460]

@@CoachAndrew77 Precisely!

[@zw8984]

I used to be obese, now I lost 40 pounds and feel 20 years younger, have much more energy and am functioning with drive/determination again! New lease on life!

[@Steelriter]

Do you plan on taking it forever?

[@18Callahan]

Obesity leads to high BP, STROKE, HIGH CHOLESTEROL, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE & DIABETES Some people need help losing weight. Diabetics need to control their blood sugar Sometimes modern medicine can prescribe helpful miracles. ✨😢

[@mapetahuma1204]

I think those that advocate for exclusive use for diabetes should also consider that weight is an outwardly indication of other life threatening conditions. Personally been o struggling with weight since the moment I hit puberty only to be diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance in adulthood. Further to struggling with obesity, We face ridicule from a very young age about our weight and the judgement that we over eat and don’t exercise which comes predominantly from people that didn’t develop the medication. The shortage of GLP-1’s is world wide and not caused by small population of celebrities. I think resentment of them skews our perception and understanding of the science and the statistics. When the medication starts working you gain the vitality to exercise, mood and outlook improves (depressing comments are replaced by compliments), health markers improve: the weight loss is a side effect that has overtaken the original indications

[@micheleboyle3547]

As a diet controlled diabetic…..I have been dealing with it for over 10 years…..I continue to fight having to go on meds…..I eat a healthy diet and exercise almost daily…and with breast cancer I no longer have a beautiful figure but I feel great and can run almost 5 miles with no problems….women should embrace their figures and health….sorry but exercise is a necessity and healthy foods are extremely important…..can’t stop….😊I don’t run for a good figure…I do it to keep my heart ❤ happy….

[@biancamitchell9433]

It’s so important but not everyone is able bodied. So many have painful and permanent conditions that inhibit even walking.

[@jgdmlw]

A little warning here: my sister was taking this for diabetes and developed pancreatitis and almost died. Her doctor said that it was possibly (changed from probably) a result of this drug, which is one of the side effects mentioned in their TV commercials. It was also disgusting that people cannot or are having trouble getting this drug for their diabetes and actually need it.

[@AndrewDeFaria]

"probably a result of this drug" is hardly a large, double blinded study on the issue. At best it's a guest, a bad guess too for if it were true we'd see a lot of people with these symptoms and problems. We don't. That in and of itself should tell you that it's probably not this drug. Are there side effects that can affect people? Sure. All drugs have side effects. But you site one anedoatal case and the plural of anedoate is not data!

[@Mr21scott]

This is so irresponsible. First of all, no doctor would ever say "probably because of Ozempic", so that never happened. Second, and most important, you can't give out opinions as medical fact, because there are too many ignorant people that look for things and believe them. People have died after taking aspirin too, that doesn't mean death is a "side effect" of aspirin, or that aspirin kills. So tired of all the Dr. Googles out there thinking they know better than SCIENCE.

[@SheilaR.08]

The drug, semaglutide, is FDA approved for weight loss, as well as for diabetes. Those taking it for I've are not taking anything away from anyone else.

[@msjr1765]

There are 2 different labels for each of these meds. Ozempic and Mounjaro cannot be prescribed for obesity, as far as insurance goes. This protects people with diabetes. But also, who's to say that diabetes is the worse disease out there. And with so many other options for diabetics, I don't see one being more important.

[@ilovegoodsax]

​@@msjr1765 Ozempic is marketed as Wegovy for weight loss.

[@pathways678]

My brother was prescribed ozempic because he's diabetic. He's not overweight just diabetic ...he stopped taking it because it didnt improve his diabetes number just made him sick.

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

The american diet filled with chemicals is the real issue.

[@VernCrisler]

There is no "American diet."

[@mjamitche5245]

It't US foods period that have too many hormones and pesticides. I ate way more when I lived in Central America. I ate tons of chocolate, all kinds of breads from the bakery, tons of rice--very carb heavy diet with little protein because chicken was expensive if you weren't raising them and beef was unheard of as part of the normal diet. I lost 25 pounds in one month of living there. That's when I realized it had to do with the food in the US. It's just not clean food.

[@obscuremusictabs5927]

Yes and no. The 'betes has been around for a long long time. People eat like kings now. People also eat a lot of garbage too. If people would just eat real food and not gorge themselves it would fix a lot their problems. What is meant by real food? Deep down everyone knows. They just don't want to eat it.

[@jasonnitti5478]

Everything is a chemical

[@annefitz7346]

Absolutely!!! Why don’t they address this ??? Lobbyists and corporate greed

[@r.claymccullough890]

I went from 250 to 140 lbs using diet alone. No sugar. No dessert. Vegetables. Protein. Small portions. Once I got accustomed it was easy.

[@cloakster]

Congrats. But yours is a very atypical result. Lifestyle changes ARE important. And, in fact, the majority of ppl on these meds are doing lifestyle changes ALONGSIDE the meds. Because you get your best results that way. BUT, diet and exercise ALONE don’t work well enough for ppl with a lot of weight to lose. Ask a bunch of obese ppl… most of them have already TRIED lifestyle change to lose weight. Repeatedly. And, they either didn’t lose *enough* weight to resolve their obesity, OR they did but could not KEEP it off. 😭 And there are really good biological reasons why this is so. Your body doggedly DEFENDS the highest weight you’ve ever been at. If you lose a significant amt of weight, it will slow down your metabolism and increase your hunger. Because it thinks you’re *starving.* Just the way it works, sadly. 🤷‍♀️ So while *you* may’ve achieved fantastic results through lifestyle alone, that is NOT the average person’s experience. Which is why these meds can be REALLY helpful. They keep the body’s set-point defenses at bay, so that lifestyle changes can actually WORK WELL for almost anybody. 👍 I would call it the ‘democratization of weight-loss’. And a medical breakthrough that’s long overdue. 🌟

[@rumblefish9]

I was like that and then I gained it back because if you restrict yourself too much, it's going to backfire on you sooner or later.

[@r.claymccullough890]

@@cloakster I didn’t know anything about diabetes II when I was first diagnosed approximately five years ago. I then did some reading and learned enough to get along. It’s a terrible disease. For example, once a year a diabetic has to get a “Diabetic Eye Exam” because diabetes can cause blindness. Also, a diabetic is urged to never walk barefoot because even a small cut on the bottom of a foot might never heal. It goes on and on. I don’t remember my first A1C but I imagine it was above 13 or so because I had to inject insulin into my bloodstream every day. I absolutely hated it. I went to my local hospital which sponsored a free diabetes class and this is just one of the interesting things I learned: A diabetic can eat anything they want as long as it’s not large amounts. During the time that I weighed 250 pounds I would swallow down two Whoppers, a medium fries, and a medium sugar drink (for a grand total of 1,639 calories) without batting an eye. I knew there was something that I had to do, and that was to eat less food. I had two goals in mind: To lose weight, and to lower my A1C. Unfortunately, what happened to me is exactly as you describe. The less I ate the hungrier I became. I wouldn’t exactly call it “starving”, but I was definitely hungry. After six months or more I weighed in at about 170 pounds but my doctor took me off insulin and replaced it will pills. But, I hated taking the pills too. At about this time I wondered if maybe I was eating the wrong stuff. Maybe I needed to eat healthier foods and food recommended for diabetics and pre-diabetics. So, I consulted with a Registered Nurse on what foods I need to be eating. She wrote the following on a Post-It Note which I still have on my refrigerator: LOW CARB / SUGAR - Meats - Eggs - Cheese - Nuts - Most Veggies (If you want a potato eat the skin w/ it). - Oils - Most Condiments / Spices Write down your meals w/ Blood Sugars! About halfway through the year 2023 I got a phone call from my doctor which became one of the most wonderful calls I’ve ever received. I’m paraphrasing now but basically they told me that I no longer had diabetes. They told me that I could stop taking my medication and stop checking my blood sugars. They finished the call by saying “Keep up the good work” and “We’re proud of you!” Of course, the truth is that I do still have diabetes. It’s not called “Pre-Diabetes”. It’s called “Diabetes controlled with Diet”. However, I will never be able to walk barefoot again. And, I’ll always have to get my eyes checked once a year. As of the end of October, 2023, my A1C was 4.5. I agree with you on almost all of your points, and I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I read your post at least four times, and I will read it again. I believe, as you do, that many, many people need a lifestyle change alongside the meds. But, I also believe people eat way too much food to begin with. Eat one Whopper instead of two. It’s hard to do at first, but before you know it you’ve trained your brain to accept it and it no longer hurts. Finally, cut it down to no Whoppers all. Again, your brain will figure it out and you will ultimately stop starving to death. As for Sugar. Oh, my! Go a year without sugar and then take a bite of chocolate pie. You won’t believe you ever ate sugar at all. Sugar and being too heavy is like eating Diabetes on a Stick. By the way, when I write No Sugar I mean as little sugar as possible because there’s sugar in almost everything.

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

eating the Standard American Diet (S.A.D) is the root cause of obesity and poor health here inUSA

[@VernCrisler]

There is no standard American diet.

[@shakeyj4523]

So THAT's why people in other countries are obese and eat different diets. WHO KNEW!!!!!

[@jjustinmbirchb]

​@@shakeyj4523 Many countries around the world have started westernizing their diets in the last 30 years. Mostly increases in meat, dairy, and processed foods consumption. Cardiometabolic diseases are on the rise there too

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

YES there IS! The “Western Diet” is characterized by high amounts of processed foods, refined carbohydrates and added sugars, refined fats, high fat dairy products and red meat. If you are fat you don't eat right and you don't get enough exercise. @@VernCrisler

[@Miss_Sylvie]

Also lack of sleep, high stress jobs, always on call and people nagging about your weight. It makes you emotionally eat because you are defeated at all turns. Cortisol is in overdrive.

[@newoldvideos989]

It is now almost $1000.00 PER MONTH !! What a RIP OFF !

[@litestreamer]

Well at least the grocery bill is lower lol

[@STP255]

Wish she covered the side effects more thoroughly- it’s really extreme not just a stomach ache. Also the chances are once high start this drug - the body can never produce the hormone that identifies when the body is full/done eating - thus causing the additional increase of weight.

[@VanisleGirl1961]

I have heard this as well. Not to mention that for many the issue of emotional eating isn't resolved by suppressing hunger.

[@carolyncarter2615]

I'm Type II diabetic and took Ozempic for eight months and had IBS the entire time I was on the medication. Everything I ate ran straight through me and the gastrointestinal upset was unpredictable to the point I was becoming afraid to leave my house. Once I stopped, the IBS stopped within days. Ozempic is one of only 600 FDA approved prescription drugs with a black box warning. IMO it's poison and I wouldn't be surprised if Ozempic and its clones are eventually pulled off the market.

[@VernCrisler]

The side effects are thoroughly discussed in the papers given with the medication. For most people the side effects are minor and temporary. However, a few can't handle the drugs so have to discontinue usage. Also, there was nothing in the drug trials that points to any permanent harm done to the GLP-1 or GIP hormones.

[@ilovegoodsax]

@@VernCrisler I'm a Type 2 diabetic and took Ozempic for 8 months and had to stop because of the chronic IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) it caused, and this was at the lowest doseage (0.25 mg). The gastrointestinal upset issues were so bad and so unpredictable I was becoming afraid to leave my house for fear of unexpectedly pooping on myself! The IBS abated only days after stopping Ozempic. What wasn't mentioned here is the black box warning Ozempic and Monjauro carry. For me, Ozempic was poison.

[@BLESSFUL-Bliss]

_"Sometimes severe"_ was noted.

[@evilish888]

Don't confuse weight loss with living a healthy, active life the three elements of which have never changed: Proper diet, exercise and rest And don't get hoodwinked into thinking there's short cuts in the form of a lab made pill or injection because there ain't

[@VernCrisler]

Then you need to read more about these GLP-1 / GIP / Glucagon drugs. They are described by medical researchers as a game changer for diabetic and obesity management.

[@Gary-sx5ox]

Totally agree. I was about to retire from a job that affected my health……type ll, cholesterol and blood pressure. I was prescribed three drugs. I did a lot of research and kept records. Visited the doctor two weeks later and asked her if I had the ability to correct my issues myself without these drugs. She asked me to read my notes. She smiled, told me not to take any of the drugs and made an appointment for a year. She told me none of her patience do this kind of research and only want the ‘quick fix’ drugs. A year later, no cholesterol’s or blood pressure problems and am now pre-diabetes. All because of what you said……exercise, sleep and diet.

[@evilish888]

@@Gary-sx5ox Kudos to you for your earnest due diligence. Become a creature of good habits and live your best, healthy life 👍

[@mailinglist2451]

I’m guessing you haven’t read all the info about GLP-1 meds. The doctor’s office where the medication is prescribed, is supposed to tell us us that while on these drugs, we’re supposed to work with the drug by limiting our food intake (e.g., 100-130 grams of protein, 100 grams of carbs) and get plenty of exercise. At least, that’s what my doctor’s office told me.

[@14720509]

Uhm, Diabetes is hereditary. Just like any other disease or cancer. I know people who have the healthiest lifestyles and still suffer from diabetes. Sure you can improve numbers while eating healthy and living an active life style. That's not always the case.

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

I don’t eat cause I hungry, I eat cause it tastes good. Oh yeah, I was molested as a child. Pretty sure that has a lot to do with over eating.

[@14720509]

It actually does. There are studies that correlate over eating to previous sexual abuse.

[@txbre8758]

I have an autoimmune disease and gained so much weight and nearly ended up with type 2 diabetes. I dieted and exercised and nothing worked, so we did Wegovy and my blood work looks great now

[@Medevicerep]

There is no free lunch in medicine. There are always trade offs with medication. For diabetics and severely obese, the risks outweigh the potential side effects of Ozempic. For the majority of us who struggle with that 20 lbs of unnecessary extra weight, it just isn't worth the risk.

[@tmactable]

Risk / reward is subjective to each individual

[@schmoab]

The hate towards people using this drug to improve their health, appearance and lifestyle is ridiculous. Obviously it’s rooted in the fact that it is so expensive.

[@maripeterson1762]

Hate to big pharma

[@susannpatton2893]

Unfortunately kids are cruel I was made fun of and not overweight. Kids find whatever flaw you have and pick on your for it. No matter what. Parents, teach you children to not let that bother them

[@mikedixon4598]

Wrong lesson; Parents, teach your kids not to pick on other kids!

[@ATLSTLCurls]

@@mikedixon4598 As someone who was picked on all weekdays that end in "Y" in middle school (🥴), I definitely agree with you. Parents are supposed to be teaching their kids not to do that. The unfortunate reality is...the kids who do this usually have sorry-A parents who likely do the stuff themselves at home. We can't count on them to do right. 😔

[@Romerix11]

Parents are usually our first bullies, unfortunately. My mom had a huge problem with my weight since i was probably 6/7. Yet she forced restrictive diets on me and weight loss meds (starting~9 years old), never cooked me healthy meals, never encouraged exercise, made it extremely easy for me to buy and eat junk food and didn’t allow me to do ballet or karate as i wanted to because i was fat. Even told me i couldn’t have a bf until i was skinny. My skinny older sister has always been perfect to my mom. I am almost 30 and have yet to heal from all the trauma.

[@ATLSTLCurls]

​​@@Romerix11I'm so sorry to hear that you experienced that. It's bad enough to face bullying out in the world, you should NEVER have to receive it at home! I send you love in your healing journey.

[@Jasmine215100]

Easier said than done!

[@mikedixon4598]

Was prescribed Wegovy 8 months ago. Can't get it anywhere due to supply shortage!

[@jillr759]

You’re better off.

[@msjr1765]

Ask for zepbound. That is the mounjaro version.

[@clairemacy5675]

Try a small local pharmacy instead of a large chain. Each pharmacy is given the same allotment during the shortage, so the fewer clients a pharmacy has the more likely you will be able to obtain Wegovy. Been a game changer for me.

[@msjr1765]

Yes! Smaller towns and also ask your doctor about approved compounding pharmacies that offer it in the vial form, not in the injector. As far as the comment about you being better off without it... you should listen to her, she obviously knows you and everything about your circumstances... better than you even! Got to feel sorry for people who can't see the world beyond their own noses! Good luck with everything!! Hope you can find the medication you need.

[@VernCrisler]

Try to get Victoza (now generic) or Mounjaro (Zepbound). Eli Lilly has a lot more production infrastructure than Novo Nordisk.

[@dawnross644]

My family struggled with weight and many are gone bc of a variety of health issues, diabetes, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, heart disease. How I wish they could have had this help. Yes, there are side effects. But, we are created individually, not the same. There is a hormone released in all of us. And many obese ppl, deal with it and it’s an insatiable appetite. I remember a Doctor talking about the hormone at a seminar in Atlanta that I attended & did some research on my own. I wish more Doctor would talk in general about how the body functions to dispel cruel comments about obesity. Unfortunately, ppl say horrible things about others bc they are ignorant to obesity.

[@johannadelbusto7987]

Excellent piece. Thank you

[@Jean_in_Stillness]

Great report by Susan Spencer, one of the real journalists remaining in media.

[@rblover2466]

People complaining about the price of groceries, gasoline, and rent yet they can spend $1K a month for a weight loss drug?

[@nata3467]

So many thoughts on this. As someone who gained 20 pounds since menopause and have struggled, am I super interested in this? You bet. My concern is how long you need to stay with this- for life? at what costs? a little freaked out by it too.

[@hareega]

Yes you need to take it for life because if you stop the rebound weight gain can be horrible. It’s for morbidity obese folks who failed diet and exercise

[@ebybeehoney]

- actually I heard some are looking into whether you have to take it forever. They aren't really sure yet.

[@thisguy73]

Its for life - the minute you are off it you gain it all back. The drug companies are laughing to the bank. Its the perfect drug.

[@oliviah8988]

typically most people are on it for a year and then are weaned off to avoid rebound weight gain. People may go up 10-15lbs but its usually at net loss of 40-50lbs up to 100+ lbs in some cases if they actually needed the med.

[@Kathryn721]

I spoke with my doctor about this drug and yeah, it's for life. You go off and your appetite (and weight) come back.

[@brett7236]

I would like to see what the doctor get as a kickback seven figures for sure

[@Roses-lilac]

Let’s see how many ozempic patients maintain their weight loss long term. And let’s see what long term side effects are. Considering the cause is refined sugars and processed foods. Kinda like feeding a patient arsenic and an antidote at the same time. Also the side effects. And the fatalities.

[@ms.q7445]

Not every overweight or obese by BMI person eats sugar or processed food.

[@Kathryn721]

This seems great now, but what will the effects be on these people 10 years from now? How safe is it, really? Plus, eating foods with plenty of fiber and things like dark leafy greens are GLP1 agonists, meaning they also can reduce appetite. And they are much safer.

[@carolyncarter2615]

After my experience with Ozempic, I think it's story has yet to be told. The fact it has a black box warning is telling.

[@schmoab]

Probably a lot of people who were on the road to heart attack or diabetes will still be around.

[@Mike-bo1oj]

I would argue what would their health be like 10 years from now without it. Lets say they don't get it they don't lose weight there are no major lifestyle changes it would lead to longer term health issues related to obesity.

[@leeboriack8054]

Let’s address the cause of obesity, corporate processed food is the culprit. Processed food is designed to be addictive, soft drinks, candy, snack foods, sweet treats, etc.

[@litestreamer]

Toxins in foods - pesticides, herbicides, artificial/synthetic ingredients, mRNA nanoparticulates, get stored in fat cells. Plus - sugars and seed oils.

[@RJones-tn5vg]

Yep

[@Yankee_Doodle_Dandy]

But if you ate that food in a way that kept it at or below your max daily caloric intake you wouldn’t be fat, just unhealthy. Over eating is still the main cause of obesity

[@ms.q7445]

I do not eat ANY processed foods, I never have, and I eat fruits and veggies every day. I gained significant weight nonetheless during perimenopause. You can’t tell how healthy someone is or how well they eat based on how big they are.

[@Cathy.C.]

They need to be governing the doctors who are prescribing them for non diabetics. Doctors should only be allowed to prescribed to non diabetic patients who meet some sort of criteria to be on these drugs. Like obese and causing certain medical co-morbidities to qualify to take these drugs.

[@KyllandMusic]

Body positive doctor?? Time to change doctors.... The pharma propaganda in this piece is unreal.

[@carolann4087]

I know right?

[@blahblah4129]

100%

[@markmedley6849]

If a drug helps people with weight loss and they can afford it, then they should have it. Forget the self-righteous body positive doctor telling her patients fat is beautiful.

[@SheilaR.08]

It's not self righteous at all. The issue is that this has become yet another thing used to shame those struggling with weight. If you want to use it and can afford the exorbitant cost, go for it. Not everyone can, and not all think the risks and side effects are worth it.

[@NN-ix3ku]

If someone calls me fatphobic, I thank them.

[@JuneLaw-ui9og]

You have to keep taking it, or the weight comes back

[@Yankee_Doodle_Dandy]

I need to invest in these companies. This will sell better than the drugs that created the opioid crisis. It’s the perfect prescription drug, they struck gold

[@mariaseus1405]

What they don't talk about is the severe side effects yea you lose weight ,but the side effects more than an upset stomach

[@carolyncarter2615]

Ozempic gave me IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Everything I ate ran straight through me and the diarrhea was unpredictable. It go to the point I was afraid to leave my house. Once I stopped taking this poison the IBS stopped within days.

[@VernCrisler]

For most people, the side effects are minimal and temporary. As with any drug, a few people won't be able to handle them.

[@michaelfeds6895]

over 80% of people have horrible side effects from it. @@VernCrisler

[@ChocoBeauty8]

​@carolyncarter2615 a lot of diabetic "like" medicine tends to cause stomach issues I'd you eat sugary foods.

[@mariaseus1405]

@ChocoBeauty8 no sugars and on ozempic I mostly proteins I was living on 4 to 6 ozs of food per day if I ate any more than that I would vomit my stomach was paralyzed even water would not stay it took me 3 months after I stopped it took 3 months for me to recover from that

[@americancivicsinstitute8108]

Dr. Mara Gordon, a family medicine specialist. Not an Endocrinologist, why?

[@wencotton]

Obesity is now considered a disease by the medical community. If it is, in fact, a disease, why wouldn’t it be acceptable to treat this disease with medication just as it is acceptable to treat diabetes with medication? I know this train of thought is contrary to how we are accustomed to thinking about obesity. Kinda similar to the pushback we gave to considering alcoholism a disease. While not every disease requires a prescription, if we consider them as diseases and not necessarily the result of human behavior, we might begin to change our inclination to fat-shame obese people who are looking for solutions to their conditions just as everyone else is.

[@Suitednlooted]

Well said

[@misslilly7379]

Beautifully said.

[@jadek5822]

What about the psychological reasons for obesity? When children experience a lack of positive emotions, they are more likely to feel depressed or turn to addictive behaviors as adults. They might seek comfort in eating because they can’t feel naturally happy. If adults faced trauma when they were young, they might still feel stressed from it. This stress can cause certain substances in the body to increase, which might stop muscles from using insulin properly & cause weight gain. Childhood trauma that isn’t dealt w/can make people more likely to be overweight, both now & in the future. It’s very important for doctors to understand & treat the real REASONS behind an adult’s weight gain (not just treat symptoms) which could be due to bad experiences in their childhood.

[@lynn7392]

I am primarily worried about the consequences of discontinuing the medication. Will it be necessary for me to take this for the remainder of my life in order to maintain weight loss?

[@Kathryn721]

According to my doctor, yes.

[@DiabetesFoodCoach]

Yes

[@edyann]

But what about in the long run? I'm sure the "solution" will be worst than the disease. How horrible. Good old fashioned healthy diet and exercise for me..

[@steevthetech]

Proud of your Laquita! 🎉

[@lukodaian]

Absolute game changer , chemistry has finally overcome willpower

[@steveconn]

Not necessarily a good thing. See Stones song Mother's Little Helper.

[@Susannenc]

Some people not only have prejudices against fat people, but with fat people losing weight with medication. It’s a form of bigotry. Equating a non-dependence forming drug with benzodiazepines is just another form of bigotry. It’s not a perfect medicine, but with medical supervision it’s a tool for weight loss to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle.

[@donnavannostrand2378]

Chemistry has overcome lack of willpower.

[@lukodaian]

@@donnavannostrand2378 many have tried everything believe me

[@Whiskerman]

😂😂😂

[@babyboy770]

They are not talking on the side effects of taking it for weight loss only. This is another example of a quick fix. There are some stories about people dying from this drug. Of course, this is not every case, but these are conversations that need to had before everyone jumps on the bandwagon of a "miracle drug". I am holistic

[@rl9808]

Don’t use drugs. Watch what you eat, you can do it.

[@twerpylou]

Doctors prescribing Ozempic for weight loss have created a shortage and made it impossible for diabetics who need it to fill their prescriptions. Priorities people. Diabetics need this drug to stay healthy.

[@catherinelethbridge257]

Just watched this and thought it was interesting after we talked about it today. Xo

[@danielboyce3103]

No more drugs; Fix your insulin resistance

[@TOPDadAlpha]

PLEASE people talk with your primary care physician. As a diabetic myself that was taking this type of drug I speak from experience. The side affects were horrendous for me personally. But my biggest concern is how these drugs have been handled..... Refrigeration is required up until first used. Druggest know how to handle these medications. Is your hairdresser or barber qualified? I suggest using extreme caution.

[@EnronnSierra]

I'm glad my brain naturally produces the chemical that tells me you've had enough, stop. I love cheesecake, but even a single slice I can't eat, after the first three bites, it taste clawing. Part of the problem too is our lifestyle as Americans is less mobile, we sit a lot at desks spend more time pixel pushing than ever before. But its also the food, the food is genetically modified to offer more nutritional value per serving, especially with the high concentration of fats and sugars. When you combine that with a sedentary lifestyle, you end up with the high rates of obesity. I walk 15 mins to work every week day, and my job requires a lot of walking from building to building at the campus where I work. I prepare my own lunches, eat lots of vegetables, yet I still have a lot of weight. For others, I can only imagine.

[@VernCrisler]

Most of these high calorie foods aren't "genetically" modified. They simply add sugar or fats to certain "snack" foods to make them taste better. The main problem is that these high calorie foods taste good but are not satiating -- unless you "eat the whole bag." Much better to eat meats, fruits, and vegetables for satiety.

[@Amused-px6cr]

Maybe Feeding the American public poor quality food, chemicals, corn syrup, etc..etc..might have something to do with it.

[@sillypeople4873]

You still didn't explain exactly how it works.

[@litestreamer]

It's venom-derived. It causes semi paralysis of the stomach.

[@kathleenstefani594]

I took Ozempic for 2 weeks and ended up so sick. Nauseous, vomiting, diarrhea!! I did loose weight but gained ir all back!! Trying to get rid of my 2 unopened boxes.

[@patriciablopez]

The thing is, if you are suffering from diabetes or you are not a diabetic person. The side effects of using that drug is dangerous. And most importantly, you are taking the medicine from people that really needed it

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

wrong. There are dozens of other drugs diabetics can use instead

[@shakeyj4523]

Who are you to say who "needs" it and who doesn't? This medicine proves that obesity is just as much an illness as diabetes.

[@christinacatalano]

As long as those taking it have addressed the causes and other reasons for being overweight, power to the masses.

[@paulam5864]

Reagan Chastain is a good sub stacker who will have the scoop with true science about why the diet culture ( lucrative industry to say the least) is nothing but fat phobia and how forced weight loss by this or any other means is overall not healthy at all. What is truly unhealthy stem from the social determinants of health. Since most of us were born into the fat phobic matrix, even those of us who have managed to see it for what it is and does. It comes from sick and racist history. It results in damage on mental physical health from disordered eating and eating disorders. Forced starvation for weight loss in any form from a drug or otherwise is not the panacea were are told it is. This drug has a black box warning too. Not even phen phen had one and it seriously damaged people’s hearts who took it.

[@Mike-bo1oj]

I make 75k a year before tax, my insurance doesn't cover it. Got the Zepbound savings card and i pay $550 a month.

[@JKMCraveTV]

*I have been prescribed Wegovy in May 2023 - I am still waiting for CVS to obtain the starter dosage!! Sooooo annoying - I hope others have better luck!!!*

[@msjr1765]

Ask for zepbound. That is the mounjaro label for weight.

[@JKMCraveTV]

@@msjr1765 Great information - CVS has it in stock also!! Working with my primary now to get a new script and back out on the Wegovy!!!

[@kittycat8222]

Who likes food? All of us. Now imagine trading a slim body for never eating food ever again. Yeah. Many who take this develop a collapsed stomach, can never eat again, and live on a tube. Sorceries. Potentially fatal -

[@oceanwoods]

This segment brought to you by Ozemic

[@arianemariano3807]

As usual, they’re not talking about the awful side effects. This medicine can make you VERY sick.

[@tamiz8895]

We don’t know the long-term effects of this forever drug.

[@yosemite735]

The problem is bad health, not mean people calling you fatty.

[@cassandrafine6373]

My insurance has rejected both Wegovy and Zepbound as requested by my doctor for weight loss. That's due to neither one being on the formulary list for Anthem Blue Cross Northern CA. My A1C numbers don't even qualify, as I'm at 6.1. I'm okay with that, because I've read too much about the side effects and that has scared me. However, my husband has been on Ozempic for a few months, has had no issues, and Medicare is paying for his coverage. His A1C met the numbers right before the FDA started making changes about these types of drugs. What's sad here is that at age 62 with good insurance (I pay half & the state of CA pays the other half), I still can't afford the $1K to $1.5K out of pocket cost. If I could, I still wouldn't purchase. Will lose the weight the old-fashioned way...

[@shirleynitka5030]

I need mine for diabetes. All these others make it impossible for me to get the meds I need!!

[@litestreamer]

Diabetes is reversible. Many doctors have proven this by guiding people thru programs. Dr. Gabriel Cousins for one.

[@steveconn]

Quick-fix drugs for weight loss are more tempting in the social media age, but wasn't Barbie so popular in part because it was about not living up to a skinny body-image? America in particular pushes obesity-creating fast-food, but old-fashioned switching to salads and a gym membership is still probably better than becoming drug reliant for most natural weight-gains (Simian looks like an old-fashioned opportunist, and no, airlines will not drop any extra fees lol).

[@hareega]

Morbid obesity is fatal, and affects life style in a terrible way. Not just a social problem

[@adriana19754]

Easy ways out are harder at last for secondary effects. Only rain comes from above us

[@feddi7693]

👍🏽

[@sharonmenzel7791]

I’m 58 yrs old and walk 3 miles a day and eat nothing but salads and chicken all my life, ex 14 navy and just now started to get that female mid thing on my stomach. I used to do 65 sit ups in less than a minute and have abs up till 57 so my doc finally said it was that insulin thing , awhich I knew 5 years ago being in the med field years ago. Problem is if you have insurance you can’t afford it, because my wt made my cholesterol go up causing me to be on 2 meds, blood pressure meds,had a stroke years ago so they should not make this so expensive when you have 3 or more conditions oh and a BMI > 35, people who don’t should be on this, like movie stars, everyone of my real housewife’s stars is on it and there not that fat with medical problems, it’s not fair, I just had 2 knees put on and a back surgery so i can’t do all kinds of gyms things

[@texasjody9835]

All these patients should have to go to mandatory health/nutrition classes in order to get the prescription. This needs to be for the entire course of the prescription. Too many women are, I’m sorry, just unmotivated to get up and exercise and keep a healthy diet. I’m sure it’s a small fraction of the patients that medically can not lose weight, the majority don’t want to put the time in, quick fix. I’ve been exercising my entire adult life and watch what I eat. I’ve never been overweight.

[@misslilly7379]

Ozempic may be the key for those that need to lose weight, learn portion control, and to make healthier food choices so that they do not become type 2 diabetics. I am hopeful that it will help millions of people.

[@LaylaMF]

Whait for the pancreatic cancer pandemic in 20 years

[@VernCrisler]

There is no evidence that GLP-1 / GIP drugs cause pancreatic cancer.

[@garrett21]

A ton of the weight loss is from bone density and muscle mass. We’re going to see a lot of bad things start to happen.

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

and where did you contrive that information from?

[@garrett21]

@@user-gl5ux5xk3k literally every study ever done on the stuff. The only true way to calculate BMI is with a MRI. Weight or weight loss alone don’t tell the full picture.

[@tmactable]

Recognizing an unhealthy situation is not shaming

[@kimberlyault9242]

It is a bit ironic how we're already talking about the potential long term side effects of Ozempic and equivalents but only the fringe media will talk about the long term side effects that are still emerging of other new drugs that have been pushed out to the public on a mass scale.

[@msjr1765]

I am kind of feeling bad for the people saying that medicine is not the answer and nobody should be on this to loose weight...blah blah blah.... not only are they shallow and unable to see past their own little world, but karma going to get them.

[@ZarifaMEl-lf3zr]

Food: Love and comfort at the moment! 😮

[@cmgordon12345]

As if this is not just a commercial

[@papasquat355]

I have been on Ozempic for T2 Diabetes. My dosage has been increased up to 2mg weekly. I have yet to see any reduction in weight or blood sugar and have seen the side effects. My BA% has now increased which may indicate a thyroid problem which led me to learn that these drugs can cause thyroid cancer, stomach paralysis, and other health problems. The cure may indeed be worse than the disease that it hasn't even improved. I remember the issues caused by the other miracle weight loss drug Fen-Phen. How many heart issues did that one cause?

[@jeaninecookson167]

Amen sista……same here

I have been on this drug for a year and a half, I’m trying to ween off of them due to stomach issues. When I take it I’m sick for days, stomach pain and throwing up

[@erniejones5008]

I threw up in my sleep and started choking.

[@litestreamer]

@@erniejones5008 YIKES!

[@litestreamer]

Good that you share your experience - reality check!

[@maria_caitlin]

If you are struggling with weight, first ask your self how much time you spend in the candy, chips or soda isles. If the answer is any time at all, you have your reason. Empty calories are absolutely devastating as most people have no clue how just a few handfuls of something can really add up.

[@TexasRain104]

😅To hell with what people think, I WANT MY SLEEP BACK. I want my health back. If they told me I would have to remove a arm to fix my health, time to get a saw.

[@patrickmcdonald6948]

im type 2 diabetic and i have avoided these drugs so far by adhering to low carb diet and working out. it takes discipline. i think we will find that nothing is a free lunch-- as with phen-fen and Estrogen and testosterone replacement therapies -- there are long term ocnsequnces. People always looking for the easy way out. There is no such thing.

[@kenbob1071]

I'm sure the airlines will pass along the savings in fuel to their customers...lol.

[@NoNameNumberTwo]

Olestra? Phen phen? Anyone? Anyone?

[@bbycoco99]

Laquita and other like her needs to heal from all the trauma and ozempoc is not going to help

[@jnj2195]

The 6:40 mark tells it all. Wayyy to much uncertainty. Weight loss is hard. Very hard. Perhaps doing things the old fashion way are still tried, true, and most safe. On another note... the doctor speaking torwards the end of this clip also talks about "fat phobia" and the problem with culture. Can we please put this to bed already!? Its not good to be fat. Period. Yes, you should love yourself and no, you should never disrespect another human being for their size. But this invisible boogey man is sooo overstated. A "body positive" doctor. How bout a doctor who shoots it straight?

[@meldog7925]

It's the liberal way. They can't handle the truth.

[@rvnb1027]

This drug works. The problem is it’s not treating the why. Why did these people gain weight? There is a simple solution people don’t want to hear and it has nothing to do with eating less or moving more. Fast forward 20 years and we will see the real side effects.

[@madmax8949]

Is it really "medicine" to use a drug off-label?? Ever heard of Subsys??

[@blahblah4129]

Not a single long-term study with a large cohort. No, thank you!

[@rickhaydan3433]

Interestingly enough, 60 Minutes Australia just did a whole report on the dangers of Ozempic. Also, Interestingly enough, Australia forbids TV ads for prescription medicines. Maybe 60 Minutes America should recuse itself from covering news on prescription medicine because of the clear conflict of interest.

[@loreneaustin5304]

You all know in a few years they will be reporting that this was a big mistake and people are having other issues from taking these drugs.

[@lawrencemaweu]

The only way to lose weight safely is through fasting and exercising. Anything else comes with side effects.

[@s.roberson584]

Why don't talk about muscle loss

[@eferlinindonesia1910]

Yes spiritual gain is not what we focus in this society.😢