Doctors explain how Wegovy and Ozempic work | 60 Minutes

[@rainmanslim4611]

My brother started taking it a few months ago. He at first made food same as he used to but he'd only eat half of it. Soon after he was eating way WAY less and the pounds were falling off. After a month he was needing new clothes, after 2 he was able to run again because the weight was too much for his body to bear. This stuff has saved his life.

[@bamagrl26]

This injection has done wonders for me in just three weeks. I have had none of the side effects. I have had more energy, clearer thoughts (No more fog brain) I have lost 12lbs in three weeks.

[@behindthen0thing525]

How

[@dnelson2020]

Congratulations!

[@jasminesmith1311]

That's awesome! I literally have just been on this for one week and have lost 4 inches off my waist it's amazing

[@D1ONDRA]

That is amazing! I start today, and I am excited to lose the weight and get my life back! :)

[@jasminesmith1311]

@@Khsjsj how do you know you know that's not what people have tried to do or the fact that some may have gotten prescribed this for diabetes. You shouldn't be so judgemental.

[@TheMotz55]

When I started Wegovy last April, I felt bloated, light headed, irritable, and I still felt hungry. I have now lost 40 pounds. My blood pressure is down. My back hardly hurts anymore. I can pick up my two grandkids at the same time. I can also bend over and tie my shoes...something I couldn't do for 10 years. I exercise more (but not crazily so) and I watch what I eat. In short, I feel a whole lot better about myself than I used to.

[@hunainamin5952]

Where did you buy it from? There is lot of scammers out there

[@TheMotz55]

@@hunainamin5952 Only prescriptions. In the beginning, I shopped around a lot (CVS, Walgreens, Amazon, etc.) I have had no problems getting maintenance doses (2.4mg).

[@truehappiness4U]

@@hunainamin5952pharmacies dude. You need to go to the doctor so they can tell you whether your body needs it or not. It’s a drug, don’t uselessly use it just to look pretty or whatever. Drugs always have some bad side effects in the long run.

[@CC-nx2wh]

And you still get to eat all the "crap" that got you there in the first place? Amazing.

[@TheMotz55]

I did not eat crap. I did have to cutback and learn to eat less.

[@jamwiddle6642]

Helpful hint: Wegovy and Ozempic do cause fatigue for a few hours, so take the inject a few hours before you go to bed and sleep away the fatigue.

[@tenzinjimenez5687]

thanks for sharing this

[@uncivilizedracer]

Never had this issue at all. Each body works differently on different drugs.

[@lissyquezada2668]

I do , all my friends and 2 fam members ​@@uncivilizedracer

[@lissyquezada2668]

Side efects go away , weigh loss its not dramatic and it stop when you loose a few pounds

[@ramacass108]

This is not an interview, this is an advertisement.

[@KA-vs7nl]

Yup

[@zaraNFC]

The doctor is probably paid by Novo Nordisk.

[@lillyrose3545]

You’re correct! By my lay person research, these are almost wonder drugs when it comes to America’s obesity problem and all of the co-morbidity problems caused by it. The problem right now is the price and the national shortage to get on these drugs. My guilty pleasure is reality tv and all of the housewives couldn’t stop saying “ozempic”…it was all advertising and influencing. And they had zero weight problem to begin with! Most of anything we see is an advertisement. It’s sometimes subtle, unlike this clear commercial.

[@mbc264]

​@somebodysomething4242 But they work. So it's not propaganda when it works as they say it does. Now, it's different for everyone, but most people DO lose a significant amount of weight. I've had 2 friends drop a ton of weight and health issues, along with that weight, with using these drugs. I am now in a program at my dr office using the generic of Wegovy due to weight I gained being laid up for months with a bad back injury that requires a 3rd surgery, but I have to lose weight to do so. This is going to assist in weight coming off faster because I've lost 14lbs on my own.....but that's too slow. I'm on high power pain killers due to the injury and permanent nerve injury it caused. I'm just done with this weight hanging on while I'm doing the right thing!

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

@@somebodysomething4242 Ozempic is NOT dangerous. It is the last hope for Diabetics.

[@TheEnigmaProductions]

Dude I love this I’ve been struggling with weight my whole life and I’m gonna ask my doctor about this.

[@bigmaxdxko]

This drug works. I’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have been morbidly obese since the 3rd grade, I’m almost 33, and I was at 282 lbs but after since I’ve been on it for 9 days so far and I’m at 273 lbs. This is a miracle drug.

[@SimsGirl4Ever]

Are you eating a lot less since you’ve started taking it?

[@bigmaxdxko]

@@SimsGirl4Ever Yes!

[@Pattwon]

Try eating a healthy diet and see what happens goofball

[@mateosmiscellaneous]

Wow a 9 day review 🙄

[@mikeb2611]

have you ever been in a gym?

[@doreenhowleyslykhuis2662]

I think what some people are missing from this is that these doctors are trying to educate the public (AND other doctors) about additional causes of obesity. I believe everyone can agree for a condition like hypothyroidism, their body does not produce enough thyroid hormone. So patients take a hormone replacement to help regulate their levels to produce optimal health. They are educating us that similarly, some people do not have regulated GLP or GLP-1 , grehlin or leptin levels in their bodies. So because of that, their brain sends incorrect extreme hunger signals and does not send appropriate satiety signals when eating. So because of this, people often will over eat food. These medications help the gut/brain to release the appropriate levels of hormones to help regulate the hunger/full signals. In addition they help your body utilize the insulin it creates by the pancreas better to help control blood sugar. A big issue is that some people have relatively NORMAL levels of GLP and grehlin/leptin and they do not experience on the regular the severe swings of hunger and not feeling full. So they cannot comprehend how other people just can’t stop eating, or make better choices. Because their levels are normal. Because it doesn’t happen to them, therefore it must not happen to others. So they must be making it up and are just lazy, poor decision making people. Once people get on these medications and also another called Mounjaro, they often experience for the first time in their adult lives a feeling of satiety. They are able to stop eating after a normal portion size. They don’t constantly have a signal from their brain telling them to eat. They suddenly realize what it feels like to be “normal”. My personal belief is yes, poor food choices has always been around. But obesity keeps rising even when more people go to the gym now than ever. Our food sources in the US are terrible. Sugar is in everything. If you go to other countries, sugar and high fructose corn syrup and GMO’s are highly regulated or banned. But not in the US. Some peoples bodies have been able to handle the unhealthy food relatively well. Maybe that is genetics …maybe not. Other people’s bodies have not been able to handle the unhealthy effects of our food system and that contributes to the gut/brain issue. Let’s not also forget that poverty and lower middle class also have to usually choose the cheapest food options for their families, so they can eat at least. What costs more….a bag of lettuce or 3 boxes of pasta? Of course the lettuce costs more. Obesity is not a cognitive deficit is the point. There are tons of overweight people that eat better and exercise more than the thinnest people I know. Then there are also of course obese people that make very poor food choices regularly. Yes there is a certain amount of personal accountability we all should have in our lives and health (a lot honestly). But also need to understand where our accountability can be in check….but our hormones are not. Just be kind to one another and stop hating on people that do not agree with you.

[@chrisbryant5436]

You said all of that perfectly. 💯

[@Auntchovi]

EXCELLENT commentary!

[@Sando12b]

The root of thyroid issues go back to your diet. If poverty is the argument, hope you write your senator to not endorse sending millions to other countries, and millions on outrageous spending bills before we take care of correcting poverty stricken areas ability to purchase heathy alternatives, and not lettuce, as it has little to no nourishment.

[@aimeecantrell3546]

@@Sando12b are you an endocrinologist? Many people who have thyroid issues due to autoimmune issues (ie, Hashimoto’s). It’s more complicated than “just” diet.

[@willygarcia3110]

Perfectly said

[@CyberspacedLoner]

The main culprit is the food industry and its laboratory designed processed foods; artificially high content of sugars/carbohydrates, salt/sodium and fats that makes people eat more and buy more processed foods

[@williamdecker3989]

Garlic Salt in the spice isle, it has sugar in it! Americans don't read labels, I do now that I have Type 2 Diabetes! I have lost 100 lbs because I have stopped all processed foods.

[@sunnyskye213]

@@williamdecker3989 U are very BRAVE that is AWESOME....

[@dictorfeelgood]

Profits from

[@dictorfeelgood]

Bingo ,the same people that create the so called treatments for obesity are the ones causing it We don't see any of the Problems Americans have with their Drug pushers Pill for every I'll in other countries that are less industrialized . Obesity is a pandemic that our government ,Big Pharma and corporations have created and profits from

[@benzamg32m68]

Ummm ok loner? People need to think about their health and make wise choices, it's no one's fault but their own. I wish people would look at what's going on and make better choices, in life, in health, and in consciousness.

[@rebekkad.2092]

Our food is cr@p these days with addictive chemicals and hfcs so no wonder everyone is obese. And the drug companies benefit from it all. I'm glad they are finally saying, "It's not your fault." But we didn't used to have this severe of a problem 2 decades ago.

[@63ah1275]

If you eat crap, it IS your fault.

[@WattersWaveYo]

Thank you for saying this. No one is concerned about food supply.

[@ladydeerheart1]

Twenty years ago we definately had this problem. We've had this problem since the 60's. It's only gotten worse.

[@SewerPossum]

Yes. The focus should be on eating real food and moving. But at the moment the food industry flattens them up and then big pharma sells them a remedy.

[@davidanderson8469]

People are obese because they ingest more calories than they burn. Fast food was present 2 decades ago. If consumers don't make wise choices and exercise they'll gain weight. It is their fault. This drug does help you lose weight as it subdues appetite as the doctor explained. Personal choice.

[@Sohltaker]

I just started Wegovy this morning. I’ve been working out for the last few weeks and now I’m hoping this gives me that extra little edge. I’m so hopeful. However, I’m one of the lucky ones. I have health coverage because I am service connected disabled through the VA. This is a very expensive medication and most people cannot afford it. I’m hoping that the company that makes it has some form of help for the people who need it.

[@dontask7844]

The VA covers the cost if your service connected.

[@Sohltaker]

@@dontask7844 yes, they cover the full cost of the medication. I meant people who didn’t have health coverage. It’s over $1000 a carton of four pens.

[@jacobkramer4218]

I’m a veteran How do I apply to get this wegovy?

[@pippadawg7037]

If insurance doesn't cover it, your doctor can give you an RX to a compound pharmacy and you don't get the pretty pen set. Instead you get a bottle of it and a box of syringes. My insurance is amazing - I pay for it myself so it should be and they covered it. I fibbed a little on my height to qualify. I think my doctor knew but she pretended well. I am doing well. I am not weighing at home but the first week I lost 9 lbs and I took my 6th dose this morning. I know the weight loss has slowed. I have made efforts to eat a minimum amount at each meal and make sure I get at least 1000-1200 calories a day. I have had side effects but they have been manageable. I know most people gain the weight back but I kept my weight off in my 30s after losing 40- 50lbs that crept up out of nowhere during and after pregnancy. I stayed slim and kept the weight off for 30 years, but I got sick and menopause hit. Vanity is a great health tool if you use it and like most women I am vain. I am the opposite of most people, in that it is easier for me to maintain than to lose weight. Losing is like pulling teeth for me. So I am hopeful I won't gain it all back. I ate a lot of grilled chicken and broiled fish and I weighed everything I ate. I am also writing down what I eat which right now is embarrassingly little but when I go off I don't want it to be embarrassingly too much. A food diary, a good scale, and a grill are good friends when you are in maintenance mode. Best of luck to you. I hope you lose it all and keep it off too. Treat yourself to new clothes and a makeover, Beat those 5 year stats!!!

[@Faizan.H]

any update on the wegovy?

[@galaxi407]

I was diagnosed type 2 in September 2023.Started off on Metformin, which I'm still taking. Doctor offered ozempic but told me due to the worldwide shortage I can't have that right now. Two months later I read online that they're stopping non diabetes from using the drugs and pushing them onto liraglutide instead. This made ozempic available again for type 2's. I called my doctor and requested the ozempic. I had my appointment with a nurse practitioner, who showed me how it worked and what to do about symptoms etc. That was in a Friday morning and I was able to collect the prescription for 0.25mg Semaglutide later that day. I started taking it every Saturday. I'm now on my third week. I started getting symptoms after the second week. I've had headaches and dizziness everyday so much that I had to take a week off work. I'm still not feeling right, but I'll persevere on the lower does for as long as I can and see if there's any improvement.

[@jamwiddle6642]

Google "compond phramacy" is you have no insurance. Wegovy & Ozempic active ingredient is semaglutide. I have no insurance and was paying $1200 a month. Now I pay $387 a month through the compound pharmacy -: DCA Pharmacy Franklin TN. Why pay more for brand name?

[@donnatonks7954]

My 14 year old daughter is on ozempic. The first child in the UK to be put on this medication. As she is dieabtic since September lost 16 kilos on weight. Blood sugar's are now under control.

[@Aeye424]

Why did u over feed her in the first place 😂

[@behindthen0thing525]

​@@Aeye424🙄

[@BFT88]

@@Aeye424 I know right wtf

[@jeancariker911]

@@Aeye424parents will never accept they had anything to do with it. They truly do love their children! Not knowing the details about this child makes it difficult to know what’s happening. By the time your child is to this age, they have usually been obese for years & no longer know how much easier it is to breathe when they’re thin. They’re no longer able to move about easily & have been teased & tormented for years. If this drug can help them get to a healthy weight, perhaps they can change the way they eat. Many documentaries on the topic of childhood obesity. 😢

[@EiwaGreen-kc2wu]

​@@Aeye424 I can tell you about my 2 kids. I have two. Both were according to BMI underweight. But when daughter started her period aged 11,- it was very difficult type one,- she put on 20kg in one year. Year after she kept putting weight on... And three years within her period weight is slowly going down now... She isn't on any of these meds. I am in this video for myself.

[@northcarolinagirl]

I have zero side effects and this drug has done wonders for me. My blood sugars are way down and I absolutely feel full on a normal serving of food. I have stayed at .25 as it's working for me.

[@makeupstarish]

It’s incredible and has changed my life

[@constanzagarcia-duque1706]

You use it daily or weekly?

[@kiltacular280]

@@constanzagarcia-duque1706weekly! Not daily.

[@patrickpetrowsky8136]

@@constanzagarcia-duque1706 It's a weekly medication

[@theblackbutterflyconnect4505]

You guys use it for diabetes or just for weight lost

[@Mr.Boring_Man]

She correct about not controlling your weight. Sometimes I only lose 4 pounds for the month instead of my goal weight of 8 pounds. I re-evaluate my diet/exercise and make the necessary adjustments. Work never stops.

[@kimberlysauber5601]

If you eat a plant based diet, you reverse diabetes AND lose weight!!!! Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know, they make WAY too much money off of diabetes and heart disease. Top two killers and CAN BE REVERSED AND PREVENT WITHOUT DRUGS. I did.

[@jaqueitch]

Lovely way she glosses over pancreatitis.

[@lovesgibson]

Typical big pharma industry controlled shill. These people will never discuss natural non-pharma dependent means of fixing your hormones.

[@kaizey]

She mentions that it's a side effect that is rare. Should she be going on and on about it or what?

[@lovesgibson]

@@kaizey she should mention how rare it is, she also forgot to mention rare side effect thyroid cancer

[@Mercy2Mee]

It’s RARE!! Like liver failure is for Tylenol

[@jeancariker911]

Pancreatitis is life threatening! The rare people who experience it will see life much differently. Does rare mean only other people get it?

[@lionness62-82]

When is it going to be back in stock?

[@celtickitc]

Lost 75 pounds in 5 months on semaglutide (Wegovy) once weekly shot low dose.

[@Amysoles]

Did you diet and exercise?

[@celtickitc]

@@Amysoles no, did nothing extraordinary other than reduced food intake. Wegovy makes you full very quickly.

[@ShavonsLevelUp]

I’m starting it today hoping this will work for me

[@MrsEbert15]

@@celtickitc Did you get nauseous?

[@celtickitc]

@@MrsEbert15 yes, a little bit the morning after the shot but drinking plenty of water stopped that.

[@teresajasoo2853]

I love It I lost 15 pounds in 3 months… and not depriving on anything…. I eat very little you get full very fast, i have breakfast , lunch by dinner time I am not hungry. Going for 15 more slowly but surely

[@Auziahtv]

Any update?

[@teresajasoo2853]

@@Auziahtv lost 37 pounds , Dr increase to 1.7 of wegoby going strong no side effects .

[@PracticeinFlorida]

My clerk used it. And she lost 55 lbs. in 2 months! So - I have concerns over the lack of this medication for diabetics.

[@CarrieMtn]

Ozempic is for diabetes- Wegovy is for obesity. I got a prescription for Wegovy November 4- only today was there supply enough for me to actually pick up the prescription .

[@CarrieMtn]

I think the company is trying to separate the two.

[@LmfaoBanana]

@@CarrieMtn These two medications are literally exactly the same. Just a "name" and "generic" brand.

[@mar.solomon]

Can I ask did she change anything in her life such as exercising more or dieting? Or did she lose that much just by taking ozempic with no life changes? Just want to know what to expect as I started it today. Thanks! ❤

[@johngomez7118]

She lost 27.5 lbs per month?? That doesn’t sound healthy.

[@mister_ray]

Yes simple. Eat less. Lose weight.

[@rebekkad.2092]

Not exactly. More like - eat differently and lose weight. If it was simple our society would look different than it does. (not trying to be contrary, but I think it is more complicated)

[@ABlueDahlia]

I mean, why didn't the world already figure that out by now? What a genius you are. Thank you so much for enlightening us.

[@anthonygross1963]

Wrong. The issue is insulin resistance.

[@donnabeach9308]

Your ignorance is showing, might want to put it away.

[@ondrej1893]

@@anthonygross1963 No it's not. Stop the Fung-BS. You are suffering from Dunning-Kruger.

[@BuzzyStreet]

Let me get this straight - people take a medication which makes them feel fuller and they eat less and lose weight as a result. In other words, people lose weight by eating less.

[@raqui174]

Exactly!!!!!!!! Bingo!!

[@BuzzyStreet]

@@raqui174 Honesty, when I watched this video, I could hardly believe it. No trace of irony. lol

[@melancholycollie1466]

No no... That's far to logical for 2023.

[@raqui174]

@@BuzzyStreet the fact that ppl are eating this up as a miracle is beyond me

[@BuzzyStreet]

@@raqui174 "it's a miracle I don't have to make any effort"

[@KingandRaven]

I hate the side effects as I’ve had severe symptoms, I don’t crave alcohol at all when I use to drink throughout the day. It’s correcting my eating problems

[@hazelspencer9956]

Am on Ozempic and I been on 0.25 for over a year I must say I lost alot of body fat. And lost 10 lbs. And I keep slimming down. I really don't feel like I need to go up in dose because my mind set on not wanting to eat much. And if you force yourself to eat more you but your body though trauma when you keep using the bathroom. I didn't want to lose weight. But I took this to help with my diabetes or they would of put me on insulin.

[@brentcamp1701]

I need to lose weight I’m 330 pounds plus I’m type 2😫😫

[@63ah1275]

I do

[@jeancariker911]

@@63ah1275excellent!

[@PrhyanMek]

@@brentcamp1701 then ask your doctor for Ozempic

[@Optimus-Prime-Rib]

@@63ah1275 watch it bounce back to over what u were when u started. Did the same thing u did 3x now. Now im “blessed” being 20kg over when i started. Hope it goes better for u 👍🏽

[@dollydeleon1004]

Started taking Ozempic, .25 mg etc… I’m at 2mg lost 6 lbs. I guess it works different for some people, as for me it’s an extreme slow process.

[@gbej1]

Are you combining it with healthier eating and exercises? Remember it is not a magic drug

[@dollydeleon1004]

@@gbej1 it’s not? Then I don’t want it anymore lol 😂 on a serious note, I must be honest, I am not doing extreme divesting or exercising as I should but I do make myself walk 1-2 miles a day and limit my portions for breakfast a small lunch and no dinner

[@dollydeleon1004]

@@you4nrsng2 I have no clue what you are trying to say

[@you4nrsng2]

@@dollydeleon1004 was entered in accident by child

[@Skyking6976]

Hum… I’ve now lost 30 pounds in less than 3 months at .5 dose of Ozempic. Amazing drug for me anyway…

[@abidaferdous7913]

Hi sir, how many doses did you take in a week or month?

[@Skyking6976]

@@abidaferdous7913 One injection per week.

[@abidaferdous7913]

@@Skyking6976what's the ml for the beginner for a week?

[@yvonneplant9434]

If you look at any old movie or tv show from the 60s and before, you will see almost instantly how thin people were. Obesity was an anomaly and uncommon.

[@ondrej1893]

So what. Doesn't solve issues at present day environment and we can't fully go back or even undo the damage "naturally" in people who already deveoped obesity. Effective solutions are needed instead of crying for good old times of bland, expensive food, no phones and low incomes.

[@julianmolloy768]

​@@ondrej1893Anyone can eat better that's the point. Most people don't want to cook or eat healthy.

[@snowgurl21]

I know it’s crazy how thin everyone was

[@r19888]

@@julianmolloy768that’s the society we are in

[@gloriapatricks9025]

it's crazy using a tv show to judge real life. actors/actress have never been a good sample to represent everyday people.

[@breatheinbreatheout4363]

An excellent and brief explanation for those who have taken these medication before. Social media has made these out to be the devil when in fact, one still has to put in the effort to eat, clean and healthy, and work out. All this helps you do is eat a little less, and when you eat a little less, exactly 3500 cal less per week, you lose 1 pound. it’s not magic, nor is anything to be ashamed of. It’s just a little help.

[@DrAlexVasquezICHNFM]

If you pay doctors and give them the spotlight, they will say and sell anything

[@theglowingbrownie5124]

I felt nausea for a couple of days. Then i diddnt want to eat! Love it!

[@SimsGirl4Ever]

So the drug works by making you anorexic basically?

[@cherylmartin1740]

I was a type 2 diabetic for over 20 years. I was able to reverse it with my diet, and no more expensive medicine. No huge deductible every year so I could afford my expensive meds. Just stop eating the crap food that is produced in the US now. I only eat clean now and my AC1 is 5.2, it didn't happen overnight but I've lost 80lbs and no meds of any kind. I'm not on a diet, I eat veggies, meat, eggs, and butter. If it comes in a package from a food manufacturer don't eat it. If you can't pronounce the ingredients on the wrapper don't eat it.

[@donnabeach9308]

Good for you. Not sure how that helps in this forum.

[@anthonygross1963]

@@donnabeach9308 it helps a lot. Many people can get off medications through intermittent fasting. Read Dr Jason Fung’s book the Obesity Code.

[@cherylmartin1740]

@@donnabeach9308 Stop eating crap and you won't need these expensive meds anymore.

[@ondrej1893]

@@anthonygross1963 He is a known charlatan...

[@TheePrettyGirlSwag]

I’ve gone carnivore. My weight has come down slowly but surely. Carbs and sugars drive up insulin. Insulin is a fat storage hormone. I see you are a watcher of perhaps Dr. Berg, Dr. Berry, the Beat Diabetes Channel and of course Dr. Jason Fung (as you mentioned).

[@jamwiddle6642]

I am on Wegovy 2.4, 2nd month. I have already lost 30 pounds.

[@maipai101]

Yay 🎉

[@RecoveryRose]

Is that when the weight loss really starts to kick in @ 2.4?

[@Auziahtv]

Update?

[@d8bn]

Obesity can be cured by changing our culture. Bring play back - kick ball, chase, you know, those fun games. Work LESS. Work stresses people out - stress = weight gain/heart attacks. Build gyms, pools, play centers every few blocks so you can walk to fun. Same with grocery stores - small stores every few blocks so you can walk to get groceries. We've all been fooled we need to work so much. We the people have the power to change this.

[@killeryhiltons8499]

Well said.

[@katherinebergdahl2669]

Self accountability + basic nutrition knowledge + this = the solution

[@jaludwick]

This is a drug promo.

[@Gwmcmi02]

They disclosed they were sponsored by the drug's manufacturer Norvo Nordisk, and it absolutely shows.

[@MsStaceyBrooke]

No - watch the full episode from 60 minutes on obesity and diagnosis from 60 minutes aired just now- today 1/1/23

[@elizabethlow6244]

I use the Ozempic and it does exactly as she reports. The harmones help your mind know you're full.

[@anthonygross1963]

You need a pill to tell your body it’s full?

[@soviettenymphette2681]

@@anthonygross1963 Did you watch the video? Obesity is a disease. It affects your brain and body. If you have thyroid diseases, PCOS or anything related your mind might send the wrong signals and never tell you when you're full.

[@bearing_aficionado]

@halfgreek1963 Jesus, some people are just born stupid. Not everyone's body works the same.🤦‍♂️

[@ondrej1893]

@@anthonygross1963 Imagine your lifetime 7/10 satisfaction after a healthy meal comes at x calories and her comes after double the calories -2x. And this medication makes it more even between you, maybe lowers her response to 1.2x of your calories and allows her to stop prediabetes becoming diabetes, hypertension becoming normal, blood lipids normalising etc. and quality of life goes up, exercise can be reintroduced at higher effort etc.

[@brentcamp1701]

I want to try this I'm type 2 will this work for me

[@WhoanellyNone-bp4sk]

Becareful!

[@KhangTVuong]

The full version disclosed that this is paid for by pharmaceutical companies. This version doesn’t include that snippet.

[@jeancariker911]

Yip!

[@marieButler-y3r]

im so glad that my doctor told me about ozempic i have lost 26 lbs and no side affects thats is serriouse it has helped me to shed pounds and its changing my a1c getting better

[@chronicstitcher7933]

I have type 2 diabetes and had been on Truelicity for over a year to manage it. Six weeks ago, I asked my doctor if he would switch me to Ozempic to try and lose a little weight. After 4 weeks on the Ozempic, I was DONE with it. I was sick all the time, diarrhea constantly, it even changed the color of my stool to a grayish/black color, vomiting. I just couldn't tolerate it anymore. I decided losing a few pounds just wasn't worth it. This, for me anyway, was a demon drug. Never again.

[@tenzinjimenez5687]

thanks for sharing your experience

[@latlj1283]

I went on 10 day fasting and light daily walking. I lost 7 kg. And its good for your health.

[@Trendsetter5420]

My sister has been without her ozempic for her diabetes for 2 weeks now. She calls and asks for it and they say they don’t know when they’ll get it bc people are buying it for weight loss. Thanks.

[@purringleo]

You understand that people with obesity taking the drug may also be diabetic or borderline?

[@jennygInspired]

@purringleo they're not the people causing the shortage. The diabetic, obese people are the ones being affected. Thanks to the tiktok craze by Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk losing weight with it, tons of rich people are buying it out of pocket to lose weight.

[@gbeana81]

A: The pharmacy is not telling her that “people are buying it for weight loss” because that would require diagnosis codes to be provided by physicians which is not required for ozempic and wegovy, nor is it legal for the pharmacy to tell some rando why someone else is taking it B: wegovy is the exact same med as ozempic, just a different “brand name”. It is fda approved for weight loss. If people are on the med for weight loss that means they are using in line with fda guidelines and it’s no one’s place to say they shouldn’t C: the number one cause of diabetes is obesity. People who take it to “lose weight” are actually taking it to prevent diabetes and other obesity related illnesses. I guarantee you’re not telling your sister she wouldn’t be in this mess if she wasn’t fat to begin with. And better yet if there was a med that could have prevented her from becoming diabetic in the first place, you probably would have supported her taking it Stop judging what you don’t know anything about

[@daniellesnyder1244]

@@purringleoYes, but people like the Khardashians are using it and paying out of pocket, then making tik tok videos about it causing other people to follow suit (and pay out of pocket because no Rx required). So yes, some are taking it and abusing it for the harm of others. If you NEEDED the medication, your dr can write an Rx and insurance would cover (though I did have some issues with insurance wanting to cover cuz of $$).

[@ironmaidenfitness654]

The issue is the pharmaceutical company is withholding distribution of Ozempic so we are forced to buy Wegovy at a higher price when they finally supply it.

[@Julryilmaz]

Just started wegovy yesterday. Experienced fatigue and a bad headache this morning, but I’m not hungry and it seems that those side effects have waned away so far.

[@richgirl5635]

What's the difference between Ozempic/wegovy and Metformin

[@PrhyanMek]

Ozempic is for diabetics. Wegovy is for weight loss or obesity. Metformin is a medicine prescribed for managing diabetes; however, it can be prescribed off label for weight loss

[@PrhyanMek]

@@Yvettep777 the way it was explained to me is that Wegovy has the active ingredient, Semaglutide that is in Ozempic. But because of its other ingredients it’s not for diabetics. A non-diabetic can use Ozempic and lose weight but, a diabetic can’t use Wegovy for the regulation of their condition. Wegovy is prescribed strictly for weight loss; Ozempic is not

[@jammielynom4622]

You don't lose no type of weight on Metformin

[@LenorJohnson-ul7tn]

Good show

[@jasminesmith1311]

I've just been on ozempic for just a little over a week now and I can say it does decrease appetite and I've already lost 4 inches off my waist.

[@MonaMona-cn5zw]

Are you on Ozempic due to diabetes?

[@tmacdagreattv]

Why don’t you just exercise? You can’t take the drug forever 😂you eventually have to exercise and eat healthy in the long run.

[@nenadcubric2663]

Good for People with Metsbolic Syndrome(Insulin Resistance)

[@nicolwolfsinger3592]

There's a few problems with all this. The worst is that now the market is so overwhelmed that Ozempic is no longer available to diabetics who are currently taking it. Stopping Ozempic abruptly is dangerous for diabetics because it leaves their blood sugars uncontrolled, just as if they were to suddenly stop taking their insulin. So right now the nation is buying out all the Ozempic and diabetics lives are threatened because the pharmacies are refusing to prioritize the ones who need it and are currently giving it over to new customers. Another important issue I've yet to hear mentioned, is Ozempic has a dosage limit. When the patient reaches 100 mg it can no longer be increased. There's another drug like Ozempic but it's cost is so much more exorbitant. And it's not guaranteed to work at all. Ozempic may cause weight loss for 6 or 10 months, in my experience, but by then you've reached the dosage limit and the weight loss stops forever, as far as the Ozempic goes. If you discontinue it, studies have shown, you will gain all the lost weight back and much more, as that's how weight gain works. That means you have to commit to a lifetime of this drug. Which makes us guinea pigs sense it's a new and virtually untested drug That means they don't really know what the long term effects are. How many people here knew that Gabapentin is a carcinogen that causes vaginal cancer? How many feel that loosing weight is more important than having cancer? How many people take Gabapentin and their doctor informed then of the possibility of cancer? This drug could very well be a carcinogen. It takes a very long time to determine that, longer than any tests could determine at this point. And that's just one dangerous side effect, who knows what other potential side effects are involved with using and stopping this drug. I learned most of this information thru Google. Anytime you decide to start a new medication you should research it as much as possible. And maybe you would all please protest this deep lack of compassion, the gross unprofessionalism and greed it's taking for these pharmacies to refuse to prioritize their diabetic customers and save aside the meds their lives depend on. The best luck to you all🍀in all that you endeavor.💜

[@jimsturt]

this is stupid. it's a glp1 agonist - mimics a naturally occurring hormone. it's not a synthetic meth like phenphen. the discussion of thyroid issues from mice studies doesn't carry over because the human equivalent dose would be gallons instead of 1mg.. at the end of the day scientists and doctors have asked these questions and studied them diligently during the trials and the answer is that any POSSIBLE issues from taking these indefinitely are not outweighed by the dramatic health benefits of helping obese people lose significant amounts of weight they otherwise wouldn't be able to.

[@jeancariker911]

And how exactly should a pharmacist know how many diabetics vs obese people will be shopping in their pharmacy? You might want to look into big pharma before attacking pharmacists!

[@jeancariker911]

@@jimsturtperhaps you aren’t informed on how drugs go to market. The real testing begins with the masses. Black box warnings take years to be added to drugs & longer for the drug to be recalled.

[@nicolwolfsinger3592]

@@jeancariker911 Clearly diabetics are a priority as suddenly discontinuing it can be life threatening. How can a pharmacy be unaware of their diabetic clients? Then people who have been taking Ozempic long term are the next priority. Customers who are just starting should be put on hold till the marketing can catch up. As much as I love freedom in business,, it doesn't really work if profit is the only thing that matters over the survival of it's people.

[@davidcraig7771]

Every heard of metformin, insulin? Many other diabetic treatments are available.

[@haradin1337]

Good technical salesperson I felt well informed

[@mickgeorge5975]

I know everybody says stop eating processed foods. But have you ever noticed the food that is bad for you is the cheapest food in the supermarket. The healthy food is more expensive. And many people cannot afford to buy all that expensive food. So all the preservatives and additives in food, we have to say that you know that’s a cheaper stuff and that’s what people buy. That’s why we have the problem. I don’t know how the shot is going to work. I hope it works for many but like everything maybe not for all. But I wonder if the insurance companies are going to pick it up the cost that is. Obesity does loot lead to diabetes. And I have lost 20 pounds so far without any kind of shot. But I’m thinking of asking my doctor about it. Because it might help me get to where I want to go. But obviously modification in eating habits Hass to change as well.

[@johnnydeep1599]

She's a good salesman.

[@Shawn-ho6de]

Maybe....but if it saves lives isn't that the most important thing? I just started and I hope it works for me because I have had this problem my entire life except for when I was born because i was only 2 lbs. I hope this helps. I am headed to the gym.

[@mbc264]

I've just started these injections. Only I take many meds, so ìf I get nausea🤢( and I do occasionally, especially with migraines I get,) i won't be able to tell if it's the wegovy or just ramdom nausea. At least it can't make me wary of the shots! I've got a lot to lose to be able to get my 3rd back surgery. I'm totally committed. This weight from my injury making me inactive has GOT to go!

[@adriennepender673]

I was nauseated for months on the Ozempic .25, tried going up to .5 but it was worse. Yeah I lost about 14 pounds… because I couldn’t eat. Was absolutely miserable and eventually stopped it. Glad if it worked for you, though.

[@angelinasahyounie4469]

Did it supress your appetite

[@SuperMalcolm48]

Same thing if your nauseous every day is it worth it.

[@jeancariker911]

You should be thankful your body was telling you to stop the drug! It causes delayed emptying of the stomach. Look up gastroparesis & you’ll have a better understanding. ❤

[@TheJaiNetwork]

Why would you increase dosage if you were sick?

[@jasonampadu]

Obesity is a deeper problem than how a person looks, it's mental and emotional also. Taking an injection or pill won't change that IF they underlying issues are not addressed. I have just done a video on Ozempic, presenting a more balanced view, give it a watch.

[@lauralarrabee7870]

She glossed right over the runs and diarrhea. Running straight from the car to get to the toilet.

[@Elin-Esteem84]

They didn't mention the cost

[@willowtree9900]

are there any stats on whether or not patients who lose weight, can continue to keep the weight off? Perhaps through lifestyle changes like diet & exercise? Or is this a drug that ur on & off for as long as u need it?

[@irkedcs]

In people who already produce a low amount of the hormone, their body will produce even less when using it. Then discontinuing the drug would leave them with almost none naturally circulating in the body for at least some time before the body restarts production. That is a potential problem. But once a person reaches a healthy weight, intense exercise becomes a lot less stress on joints, leading to faster recovery, and ability to develop that healthy lifestyle as an easier habit to keep. I guess it will at least keep them in a good place for as long as they are taking it.

[@suzannegarrett2246]

@irked Which hormone are you referring to?

[@pickledweed]

@@suzannegarrett2246 GLP-1 which increases insulin secretion and slows stomach emptying.

[@hunnybadger442]

93-98% of individuals that have lost a significant amount of weight gain it back and unfortunately sometimes gain more after 3-5 years... Few weight loss studies follow individuals after 3 years let alone 5

[@season.of.renewel]

That's my concern. I think a lot of people will lose weight but gain it back. For some this is just a quick fix.

[@matthew.stevick]

It helps stop addictive behaviors

[@nikkid01]

I gained 7 lbs my first week on Wegovy. But I’ve increased my water intake to a gallon a day… So maybe it’s water weight. I was also taking Phentermine 37.5 mg & Topiramate 50mg together (Qsymia) before I started Wegovy. I am still able to eat, have bowel movements, and no constipation/nausea. I did have some gas & fatigue on Wegovy. Not much. So I either need more in my system, or it’s time to up the dose. I start week 2 today at 8:30 a.m. Hopefully better results this week. 🙏🏽

[@behindthen0thing525]

Better results?

[@nikkid01]

@@behindthen0thing525 no not yet 😢 I’m still on the .25 dosage. My last injection will be Thursday. Then the dosage increases to .5

[@behindthen0thing525]

@@nikkid01 good luck! I'm on saxenda but I've never seen dramatic results like some people in the comments. It does help though

[@FourthWayRanch]

it's just about the water it makes you pass don't you think? why can't you just drink water to help lose weight? it also says you have to exercise. it forces your stomach to retain digested food longer than normal, how safe is that? Look at the chemical structure of semaglutide, it's a big man made molecule, people are willing to put that in their arm for weight loss but they won't eat GMO foods? The SUSTAIN-6 trials for semaglutide only showed a 9 lb weight loss for the WHOLE YEAR read..6 things big pharma doesn't want you to know by doctors without borders

[@behindthen0thing525]

@@FourthWayRanch it's good for you

[@TheJaiNetwork]

From what I’ve gathered is that most ppl who are nauseous on this drug and have side effects are due to either over eating or under-eating on the drug and constipation is from an improper diet without veggies and protein. Also electrolytes are important. Most of those with side effects can reduce them by switching things up. Also drink plenty of fluid.

[@SirAuron777]

Yeah I agree, a lot of people take wegovy and still eat the same bad diet, just less, then they post a negative review about all these side effects, then people go “see! I knew it was bad for you! Stop taking these drugs and lose weight the old fashioned way, it’s easy!”

[@kimberlysstash5942]

I did not lose weight with Ozempic. Nor did it curve my appetite. It did lower my A1C. I was nauseous the entire time I took Ozempic.

[@ondrej1893]

Hopefully Mounjaro will be different. Of course there is inter-individual response. Some lose nothing, some lose 40% bodyweight.

[@autonope23]

I lost 40 pounds and had no GI issues. Maybe I just got lucky.

[@gbej1]

It is not a magic drug, it is meant to be used in conjunction with more healthy eating and increased exercising

[@kimberlysstash5942]

I can't take metformin either because it makes me nauseous. I am working out 4 times a week and on a healthy diet. Ozempic lowered my A1C by 3 points. I will liked to know what hormone or mineral lowers A1C.

[@autonope23]

@@kimberlysstash5942 have u tried keto or any other low carb diet? I personally didn't find keto sustainable, but many ppl do. I have a friend who did it with me and lost 50 pounds and now eats carbs, but eats sensibly. Experiment with different eating habits. You could also invest in a continuous glucose monitor to track your blood sugar.

[@qboracle629]

I love Ozempic

[@myshness]

Please ask the right questions! 1. What happens when you stop? 2. What happens when you reach max dosage limit, and body is used to max dose? 3. What happens when you want to go back to not using it and maintai weight with workout and good diet? Will your body accept diet and work out, instead of the thing its so used to? 4. Can you stop taking it for a month, if you can't afford to buy it for that month? Or will it be damaging? 5. Is this life long commitment? How to reasonably wean off, without a huge (unsustainable) lifestyle change? 6. She made pancreatisis sound like a small issue. And GI issues like they were nothing. People with IBS can't function for days with additional GI issues and may need to be take to ER due to drug side effects- she downplayed that completely. Please do not trust all doctors. They can have different motivations. Study your body, find whats least damaging to it.

[@jamwiddle6642]

When you stop it still takes the drug (semaglutide is the active ingredient in Wegovy & Ozempic) a few weeks to where off. I am at the max and have yet reached a plateau. When I do I plan on exercising. I already lost 30 pounds in 2 months.

[@TheJaiNetwork]

I don’t trust doctors but I trust The Real Housewives 😊 and they are all looking super thin these days. Who cares about a little nausea or diarrhea that will subside for most ppl when you feel like you don’t even want to get out of bed because your body is too heavy for your bones and you’ve done everything to lose weight. Even if you gain some weight back, you can go back on this before the gain is out of control. Even a good diet and exercise will cause weight gain once you stop and for many it doesn’t result in weight loss at all. Most ppl who take these drugs have tried everything else and know that all rewards come with risks

[@tenzinjimenez5687]

great great great questions. I'm wondering the same

[@LavinaHarris-f2c]

I just started mines and mines leaked out after i got done .how long do i phose to do it

[@nyashawilliams2500]

I have this in my fridge ,starting today super nervous 😅

[@MrGasmask-vj7ou]

I can say, my mothers diabetes are no longer a problem, much happier and better now

[@jayemgee7786]

I will do natural way eat in moderation and physical active.

[@amyking9161]

Thank you Doctors

[@christopherleelewis21]

Directly from the NOVO NORDISK press release: "Wegovy™ may cause serious side effects, including: Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer." This warning is literally on the box -- why was this not mentioned? I would say that a cancerous tumor is quite the side effect; more than nausea.

[@patrickpetrowsky8136]

ALL medications have side effects. Some more serious than others. That's up to the consumer to weigh the options and decide if they want to take it or not.

[@christopherleelewis21]

@@patrickpetrowsky8136 Sure, agreed. My wife works in biotech. But why not mention it in 60 Minutes' puff piece.

[@patrickpetrowsky8136]

@@christopherleelewis21 Does anyone actually watch 60 minutes anymore? I did in the 80's

[@brendat4258]

They didn’t say it because it’s a marketing ad disguised as “news”. OTC commercials have to disclose risks, I guess not when it’s 60 minutes.

[@christopherleelewis21]

Bingo.

[@msinc]

Who is the host?

[@dianaa.8270]

Yes, I been hearing all my friends that need to take it because they have a medical condition they can't get it because doctors are giving it out to people that want to lose weight. It's so bad that doctors are handing out the this drug like that.

[@courtneylasko8322]

I worked for a health insurance company. The amount of calls i get to see of this is covered is insane. I also get tons of calls because diabetics cannot get it due to shortage its sad!

[@billmadison9010]

Im not sure side affects go away. Its just that you get used to it so it seems like they've went away.

[@vickieclark9673]

And it sure does work

[@smthB4]

Loss of muscle mass in almost the same amount as the amount of fat lost, also osteoporosis. If you just eat less of your normal diet with the same ratios of carbohydrate fat and protein as before, you may become protein deficient and fat soluble vitamin deficient - might this explain the loss of muscle mass and osteopenia?

[@fatmanyrhaw9423]

bias reporting at its finest

[@girlygirl402]

& it works 🎉❤ I had no side effects with wegovy 🙏🏻

[@Lifestylewithdidi]

Been on wegovy for 5 weeks and I’ve lost 30ibs plus…no jokes. But the nausea and vomiting

[@MaxRockatansky7]

Which is better?

[@dutchflats]

Do the producers at 60 Minutes find it a bit ironic that they have a piece by Leslie Stahl decrying the "Obesity Crisis" following a story by Scott Pelley, featuring biologist Paul Ehrlich, who predicted in the 1970's that American's would be dying by the millions - during the 80's of........starvation?🤔

[@dutchflats]

@helllajennifer Several hundred million......per year?

[@yvonneplant9434]

@helllajennifer Well Americans, on the whole, will never care about starving Africans..where it's actually happening.

[@davidanderson8469]

If the left dominance of the world keeps pushing the curtailment of commercial fertilizers you will see famine.

[@Cherryontop10]

This doctor has learned enough in time for this interview. The fact that she didn’t kmow it’s injected into other area and ozempic doesn’t go up in dose and emphasising the dose levels means she knows little outside the public domain.

[@brownsugarcoffee1]

Yes it does. Ozempic can go up to 4 mg.

[@christinebubwatson1593]

I gained 4 pounds the 1st 3 weeks on Ozempic. The dry mouth,gas and heart burn were horrible.

[@saywhatnow5789]

Are you eating healthy balanced meals🤔

[@Jordan-ed4gx]

@@saywhatnow5789 good question

[@sandrakippert9470]

Could she be anymore condensing

[@teressainthe303]

100% works

[@teressainthe303]

@Steelers77 not that I've experienced

[@chainr1ng]

This is a commercial. I'm sure the side effects are minimal. lolololol

[@jimparsons6803]

There was a recent NOVA on PBS about this. Interesting on several levels. If everyone that might find this useful, might that reduce the amount of medical businesses that hospitals and some sorts of medical doctors do? There in, perhaps, lies much of the issues. Many might object or disagree. Perhaps?

[@rmcdaniel423]

Please stop promoting the ridiculous conspiracy theory that medical doctors want people to be sick and fat because it's good for our business. We want you to live a healthy lifestyle so you don't need drugs in the first place. We don't get paid more to prescribe more drugs. All we get is extra work trying to manage extra complicated metabolic patients who can't manage on their own without a pile of chemicals to try and stave off the complications and side effects of the poor health people have gotten themselves into. There is a reason we call it "preventative health care". Most of the drugs people use, for the diseases people have, could have been prevented with just clean healthy living.

[@jeancariker911]

More likely that the long term effects will increase business for doctors. Just my opinion.

[@TheJaiNetwork]

What’s NOVA?

[@woopwoop2go]

one month of taking it my moods changed boosted my self convidence for some reason it even stoped other problems in my life like wetting the bed it did something to my bladder making it somehow easier to controll or that could just be i lost enough wieght to get up out of bed of a night anyone else have this ?? sientest might wanna take a look into this

[@trishonya]

Wegovy turns off the food noise!

[@erikawinter-stefferud]

It works!

[@handfloboxingreview1673]

This is an infomercial not real journalism. 60 minutes has fallen so far. smh

[@lindah0909]

I'm a diabetic and been on Ozempic for 3 yrs at 1 mg I never lost any weight I' ve put on weight and i do suffer from vomiting n diarrhoea from time to time so can't understand how people are losing weight the only good thing is its keeping my blood sugars are are a good level. But I don't like it at all.

[@Martinbeef]

Wegovy and ozempic have both caused depression in my case, wegovy less so but I have had to comfort eat to get through the day. I would stay in bed and lose interest in a lot of things, and became very sensitive.

[@DangerSepp]

Don't mess with your hormonal system if you can avoid it. Better learn to live a clean(er) lifestyle and let your body/hormonal system adjust itself.

[@SirAuron777]

Our hormonal system is being messed with every day with all the chemicals pumped into our foods lol give me a break. The main issue is the food industry. Think about it, people 50+ years ago were mostly lean and had similar diets, what changed? All the chemicals they put into the food

[@hpotter2954]

Stop eating processed foods. Eat less. No carbs. Intermittent Fasting.

[@nvb7752]

Its sad that ppl like me (diabetics) cant get their medications (ozempic) because ppl are out here using it for weight loss . I went 2 months without it...because they didnt have any in stock!

[@GenX1969]

Ozempic is not the only drug for diabetics but is a game changer for the overweight and obese population that are pre diabetic and are struggling. It is saving lives.

[@lallala6006]

You have other diabetic medicines available:)

[@wesleyp3024]

obesity is a symptom of sugar addiction. sugar is a highly addictive drug that is completely legal in the USA and comes in many forms and is in almost every food we eat. soda is the biggest offender but its in all sugary drinks. remove all sugar from the diet and the weight goes down anyway, but most people just cant stop eating it because refined carbs are an addictive drug.

[@avashnea]

How about stop promoting a diabetes med for weight loss and making it harder for diabetics to get the med they need?

[@cmyt5736]

The wt loss would mean less diabetics needing these types of meds.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Wegovy has always been advertised as a weight loss drug and not diabetes.

[@avashnea]

@@bearing_aficionado Yes, but lots of people keep wanting to take Ozempic which is NOT for weight loss.

[@bearing_aficionado]

@Avashnea I know this which is stupid.

[@ondrej1893]

People with obesity have a disease that deserves treatment no less than people with diabetes. That's not a PC statement, it's a scientific fact. Shortage is at fault, not patients.

[@Yabuddy53]

Stop eating processed foods, and food in excess levels. Losing weight is easy, discipline is hard.

[@MG-jj3pn]

The drugs are nearly impossible to get It took my pharmacy 1 month Not cheap

[@ABlueDahlia]

Biggest issue for most folks is the price, for sure. Expensive. There are coupons, but that isn't a long term solution. The shortages seem to be hit or miss with regard to certain dosages.

[@renmac7415]

How much is it on average?

[@Be_Boujee]

$928 without insurance

[@Skyking6976]

@@renmac7415 I pay $25 with BCBS…awesome.

[@Skyking6976]

@jared mesner the wife couldn’t take Ozempic because of a family history with a disqualifying condition and she was taking metformin. I’ve lost over 15% of my body weight (~40lbs) since October and she looses a few, gains a few so…. Lifestyle change? Taking Ozempic means I have zero appetite and have to force myself to eat. I’d probably have actually lost more but if I take a hit off the vape pen with 80% THC at night I do get the munchies a little but will satisfy it with a handful of grapes versus candy, cookies, pie, cake in the past. Just got the bloodwork follow up and A1c went from 5.6 to 5.2. Protein was slightly below normal. Doc said to drink more 42g protein shakes because I’m starving my body without even knowing it.

[@MJ-wrty]

What happens when you stop taking it?

[@kroxy6270]

As a physician, I disagree with what this doctor said about OBESITY being a disease and not under one’s control. There are serious unhealthy eating habits that kids are subjected to that lead to obesity and then a vicious cycle of overeating and depression .Nutrition and potion control should be taught in schools but hey if that were so who will buy soda, donuts or for that matter Ozempic.

[@patricia7606]

Well Dr Kroxy, according to Mayo Clinic as well as the CDC Obesity is a complex disease and as a physician may I respectfully suggest, perhaps you should become more aware of what is and isn’t a disease.

[@kroxy6270]

@@patricia7606 respect all your feedback but please name one person who eats healthy balanced diet within the caloric requirement and is obese.I understand that when a patients situation becomes out of their control due to the complex disease , they can and should use meds to decrease morbidity however exercising regularly and strength training also has a similar effect on the appetite.

[@raqui174]

@@joytotheworld2100 I’m pretty sure you were eating lots of processed foods that mess with your hormones

[@Thundertats]

As an overweight person who has been overweight for many years. I agree with you. I've lost 40 pounds in 5 months through one thing. Accountability.

[@georgie2291]

@@Thundertats that’s a great success. May I ask what you did to lose the weight?