This is what happens when you stop taking Ozempic

Dr. Jen Ashton weighs in on the popular diabetes drug used for weight loss and what patients experience when they stop taking it.
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[@mikehobart]

I have type 2 diabetes. Last year there was a global shortage of Ozempic and I went six weeks without it, finally going back to the insulin injections I used to take twelve years ago. I went in for a routine eye test today and they told me that there were signs of diabetic damage to my eyes. I have to go back in three months to see if the eyes have healed or not. Now I understand that obesity can be a serious problem, but I think the people facing blindness or amputation should have first call on this medication. face-turquoise-covering-eyes

[@kosmicinclinations3333]

Obesity and diabetes are correlated It makes sense to prevent first and treat second

[@ronigarcia3351]

Especially for ppl taking it cause need lose 10 #

[@honeybunch5765]

We still have the problems my country. Many doctors now refuse to prescribe it to people who want to lose a few kilos. You either are diabetic or truly overweight, and I wholeheartedly agree. There are people openly advertising on social media that they can sell it to people while there are shortages. It's aggravating!

[@TheSouthIsHot]

​@@kosmicinclinations3333 Well, he was already diabetic so he should have had priority.

[@michelemahon141]

My daughter is in the same boat. She’s insulin resistant type 1 with double mutation FH and is experiencing glucose deposits in her eyes. She has to go in for injections every 2 weeks. She’s only 23. Her FH has caused life threatening cholesterol issues and we’ve already seen her dad and aunts die before the age of 40 due to it. She hasn’t been able to get her prescription yet and the dr ordered it in November. She wants to live, not just lose weight. It’s terrible that the ones who need it are having irreversible organ damage while waiting on a prescription because it’s a new fad diet.

[@lisaa.6120]

I am pre-diabetic and my doctor put me on this about a year and a half ago. It has worked very well and has greatly reduced my A1C. Now that doctors are prescribing this for weight-loss...I am sorry out of luck to be able to find any. Seems it should be available to diabetics first and not for weight loss until the makers of Ozempic can get ahead of the demand.

[@andrealucas7424]

Great point.

[@nancyshirah8427]

I need this for diabetes and now I’m having trouble getting it

[@jeepguy77]

Same

[@NickMart1985]

Do they actually treat diabetes or simply manage the diets of diabetics in a way that reduces the severity of the disease?

[@bladeowens]

@@nancyshirah8427 every month I have to do this cat and mouse game of gettin my refills

[@MGK9007]

My best friend took Ozempic for a year. She got severely depressed. Then she seen a therapist. The therapist put her on Cymbalta.. in April she committed suicide. I believe with all my heart it was all the medications she was taking. Myself I'll never take either of those after seeing what they did to my best friend. I really miss her. 😥

[@laraco]

I’m so sorry for your loss! May you be healed in Jesus Christ name. ❤

[@emac543]

I'm so sorry! I wonder if her thyroid was affected, which can cause depression.

[@TheMelodicMess]

I’m so sorry 😢

[@jojoess3191]

I’m so sorry for your loss. There have been many creators speaking out on their SI while using the medication and deciding to cease taking it.

[@KatiTheButcher]

Sorry for your loss you are probably right. I can't take psych meds because they make me feel worse.

[@Bodiddley788]

People are going to find out the hard way.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Correct, there are no easy fixes, just stop eating bread and sweets, plain and simple.

[@vanwrinkle-01]

@@fifermcgee5971 There's more to it than that but if you're serious about losing weight, it's worth doing it naturally.

[@NathanGaming3]

@@fifermcgee5971 "bread" has nothing to do with it lmao. Its calories.

[@tyman4651]

No one wants to admit this but its all calories in and out. Its so easy to over eat for years on end and then want some miracle drug to fix it. The problem is you over eating. Take one day to record every single calorie you eat and youll be surprised by how much you are over eating, even on home cooked meals.​@NathanGaming3

[@lpg12338]

@@NathanGaming3Eat a piece of bread and check your blood sugar, watch it go up. Bread is empty calories. Bread is not needed and in general initiates an insulin response. Yes, quitting bread is helpful to many people who want to lose weight. Those who are overweight and trying to slim down should look at having an OGTT performed. Many people in the U.S. are insulin resistance.

[@ahill4642]

THANK YOU for mentioning the thyroid cancer risk. People need to hear it all.

[@dollymae3383]

People won't listen. They still take anti-depressants with suicidal thoughts as a side effect. Why would you take something that'll give you suicidal thoughts when you're already depressed

[@EmA-sm8se]

​@@dollymae3383agreed. I never understood this..

[@Paul-vf2wl]

1% risk versus the 100% risks associated with diabetes and obesity.

[@TheSonicZeldaFan]

Do you really fucking think the majority of antidepressant users experience that side effect? They wouldn't prescribe it otherwise. It's not common and is generally only at the beginning of treatment.

[@Friendly_Boo]

@@dollymae3383a medicine doesn’t produce thoughts. The depressed person most likely had those thoughts if they knew it or not.

[@newyorkvegas4121]

I blame the doctors who give it out a prescription so freely, not thinking about the people who really need it. Just about the money.

[@anlu7432]

All they care about is money, sadly

[@danamoss5705]

I give my doctor a lot of credit for not even bringing it up to me. At the end of our diet and nutrition appointment, I was the one who brought it up to learn more and see if I could take it (Wegovy in this case). She said yes, but I’m convinced she would’ve let me walk out the door had I not even mentioned it. But I suppose some doctors offer it up immediately.

[@suzannealexander3313]

Doctors don't work on commission. I blame patients who make absurd demands and are catered to because "I'm the patient!"

[@cynthiasmith8811]

I totally disagree. My drs will not prescribe it for me even though I qualify. I blame all of the telehealth drs. A lot of people are on it who shouldn't be so they go to the telehealth drs. These people keep looking until one will prescribe it. They don't care about side effects or cost. They just want the latest easy way to lose weight.

[@elabuterin7150]

@@suzannealexander3313 Amen! Unfortunately too many people don’t want to change their lifestyle and think a pill will solve the problem.

[@tdrt3804]

Fast forward 10-15years…Have you or a loved one suffered from thyroid cancer or pancreatic cancer due to semaglutide….

[@gtron7692]

Yup. There is always a price.

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

I haven’t heard of any cases.

[@NightOwl222]

Yep, yep, yep

[@Lovelyone1]

Nope. It said that if you have that rare type of thyroid cancer then you shouldn’t take it. Do some research before you open your mouth.

[@ZLPY]

I am on it currently to reduce my A1C from a 10.4 down to at least a 6. An then I am going to tell my doctor that I want to come off it and maintain my keto diet. I lost 4lbs on my own without ozempic in one month. ( I used to be 325lbs total, and I lost the 104 on my own.)Now in one week I went from 224lb down to 218lb. I had to look at my macros and self regulate a little better. I am sitting at 220 fed atm. The biggest issue with users of ozempic that take it for Diabetes 2 is the person is not changing their diet. Ozempic helps the pancreas work better from what I understand ,and makes you feel fuller faster and longer. Which helps you eat less. If you get put on ozempic please learn to eat correctly, so that you can come off the medicine with in a year or two. Eating the wrong way is what put a lot of diabetics on ozempic to begin with😂

[@LouKiss]

No energy, aged me 10 years, lost 15 pounds, didn’t lower A1C, nausea sucks. I’ve been off it gained 5 pounds back and don’t look 65 anymore

[@healthyinformation]

so your saying my way is way better and I thanks you for that.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

And how did you feed yourself before and after taking this new fashionable, highy lucrative substance ? If I may ask...

[@jamesellis2724]

God bless you for sharing your experience. I'm definitely not taking it now. Thank you and I hope that you're much better now.

[@honeylove2379]

Gila monster poison that paralyzes people gi tracts. What could possibly go wrong? You're lucky you got off when you did. Thyroid cancer is running rampant in people who took it for a year or more. Those who get cyclical vomiting from their paralyzed GI.... Are still vomiting up their food two plus years after being off it. Sounds like fun...... not.

[@abcumm25]

My mom started seeing a nutritionist for weight loss and the doctor offered to call in a prescription for ozempic like it was nothing. My mom never brought it up and never asked for it or about it. she was surprised and she turned it down. They’re really pushing that stuff, I feel for those with diabetes who can’t get it

[@rrodz1447]

My mother was also offered it and she’s in her golden years and within her weight range. This is terrible

[@M_SC]

Doctors in the use follow trends like 11 year olds

[@ounmore2893]

Doctor was doing your obese mom a favor. Be grateful

[@tujessie1258]

My gynecologist suggested to my PCP for me to talk his crap. No way I’m injecting a daily in my stomach when I’ve had chronic gastric issues since the early 1970’s as a kid.🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️. Medical Physicians are the true drug dealers.

[@LKN4WAR]

$1000 a month. The drug makes a lot of money.

[@jemmie0774]

I am not diabetic. I am senior citizen, perfect lab results. I work out 3 times a week. I need to lose 20 pounds. My Dr. Suggested taking this drug. I politely told him "no", i would rather carry the weight than take a drug meant for diabetics. I told him that i am a naturalist...which i am. So glad i did the research and did not submit to his suggestion!

[@CC-mr5xq]

Good for you. This seems like a really dangerous trend. They want to start giving it to kids now. Just don’t eat carbs or sugar and the weight will come off.

[@marieparker2162]

​@@CC-mr5xq, Not all carbs are bad, just have to choose the right ones.

[@mandalyn8006]

My doctor also tried to push this on me. I said no. He said he was getting good results with lots of his patients. I hate to think how many are on this. My ex husband also said he was offered it and he said no. Drs are nothing but drug dealers now. My best friend was told she had to go on statins or die.

[@user-st4mj4to3h]

Good for you darling ♥️ eat healthy and old school

[@markmanzo2488]

@@marieparker2162 Most carbs are bad if you're diabetic.

[@myfirstbimmer]

A few of my close friends started using ozempic and they lost a bunch of weight. This motivated my weight loss journey but I did it the natural way through healthy dieting and exercise . I’ve lost 35 lbs in a little over 2 months better yet is the fact that I’ve gained muscle mass and 0 stretch marks

[@Paul-vf2wl]

You journey will include a reversal where you gain all the weight back + 20%

[@elenalizabeth]

@@Paul-vf2wl why would healthy diet and exercise make you gain the weight back?

[@SureYoureRight]

🧢 if you lost almost 20lbs a month there’s no way you’ve gained muscle. It’s more likely you’ve lost some. I’ve been building muscle for the last 2 years. It’s an extremely slow process which requires you to be in a caloric surplus. You can only gain a half lb of muscle every month even while in a surplus.

[@RickiiTensee]

Yeah I’ve done what you did. I don’t want to rain on your parade, but just be careful because you are at risk of gaining a bunch of that weight back.

[@myfirstbimmer]

Definitely have seen an increase in hunger last few weeks also my workouts have increased in length. All that being said I’ve been hovering around the same weight for about 2 weeks now

[@charmainestevens5614]

My younger brother is diabetic. Has been on metformin. Was referred to an endocrine specialist who met with him all of 10 mins, didn't do a thorough history, didn't order an HbA1c (he did not have a recent one), and then gave him an injection of Ozempic. The only followup she scheduled was for another injection in 3 months. 2 weeks after getting the injection he was taken from work to a hospital by ambulance due to fainting and weakness. He had all sorts of tests including 2 CT scans. They were worried he had pancreatitis. It turned out he had GI problems and they took him off the Ozempic.

[@Nirrini]

I hope your brother is doing okay. My mom also uses metformine. I think it’s safer honestly.

[@vanwrinkle-01]

@@Nirrini I was also put on Metformin in the early days of type 2. I was taking 4 pills a day. 2 family members wound up on dialysis because the Metformin ruined their kidneys. I dropped to 1 pill per day and my kidney function increased. Always have your kidney function checked when getting blood work done for diabetes.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Perhaps your brother should have done his home work and checked how you develop diabetes type 2 and how it can be reversed without medication. That would have sheltered him from the malpractice of his GP.

[@charmainestevens5614]

@@Cervin_Suisse That in itself is a great idea. However, in this situation, my brother is mentally handicapped. Able to do some activities of daily living, live with 2 others, make an appointment with a doctor, and even hold down a part-time job, but lousy with money and very poor literacy. He would not understand the concept or the language. He's received diabetes education at hospital classes 3 times but it doe not stick. My mother used to assist him in many things but she has now passed. I live 300 miles away. I have worked as a nurse with the mentally handicapped. I have now pondered so many times as to how this information can be taught to the mentally handicapped who need it so that they are able to integrate it.

[@kikaflowers70]

I tried this a few years for losing weight. It worked! I lost about 17 pounds but the dosage I was using was wrong and stopped losing weight. I didn't have any side effects and felt fine but when I stopped using it, I gained it back! :( It was an eye-opener for me! That is when I decided not to take any more medication to lose weight or to do any type of surgery. I just need to make better decisions about my food intake. you can eat anything but in moderation and with portion control. That is the mystery of the ages! The answer to losing weight. I am doing it now and it is not easy but I lost about 24 pounds so far. I haven't stopped eating what I like, just in moderation.

[@ALECCOUK]

Hi, I wonder if my message is seen. I started on Ozempic today. I didnt know how the injection works, so silly me, I injected 3 lots of 0.25 . so 3 weeks in one day. worried...!!!

[@izzydeadyet7336]

​@@ALECCOUK that seems like a silly mistake taking 3 weeks worth! Probably ask a physician

[@embiqioused]

Did you change your dietary habits while on ozempic? Or did you eat unhealthy while on the meds?

[@youarestronger]

You can't have sugar

[@kikaflowers70]

@@embiqioused My portions were much smaller and I limited my carbs intake, especially at night. I eliminated the diet soda and the chips I craved during the day. I am not a night eater. I lost it in a month.

[@bladeowens]

I’ve started in November. I’m type 2 diabetic. Ozempic has been a life saver! I’m also working out and changing my eating habits

[@donnae2013]

I just started today I’m also type 2 , have you lost weight?!

[@OleensEmbroidery]

My daughter (T2D) just started. I'm hoping it will help with her Poly cystic overlies. I haven't heard about that. Keto has helped with her insulin resistance but not PCO.

[@bladeowens]

@@donnae2013 I’ve gone down 3 dress sizes

[@jessicak4913]

I took it for years and lost only ten pounds on it when they changed me to something new I have 40 pounds and this meds also led to thyroid problems so be careful on it

[@michele53]

I lost 85 pounds on it since last April. Type 2. A1C 4.9.

[@dianneking3842]

I am glad I found this channel as its answered a lot of my questions. I have Type 2 diabetes. The problem is I only have half a thyroid as a benign tumor was removed some years ago. I take levothyroxine to make up for the insulin and happy I haven’t had to do daily diabetic shots. But, my body has an absorption problem. I need to take meds in liquid form as taking it by mouth, it may not absorb. This leaves me up and down with weight loss, etc. I have 4 sizes of clothes in my closet because of the weight fluxation. I have always been thin but since diagnosis of thyroid problems, I’m up and down, which is horrible on my depression issues. The last time I saw my endocrinologist, I mentioned how much the weight gain affected me. He didn’t know my weight changed that much. He thought that I was always my size. I explained that it wasn’t, and how I had to change clothes to fit. He literally skipped over to get the Ozempic since he had an answer to my problem. He demonstrated how to use it, and after we talked, let him know how it was. I am happy to say it worked great for me. I have always been nutrition-conscious, and try to eat well, so overeating wasn’t a problem. I don’t know how much weight I’ve lost as I don’t given a scale, but visually, it is significant. My watch and rings are falling off my hand and arm. Before, they were so tight, I couldn’t take them off. I don’t know how long I will be on Ozempic, but I really don’t worry about overeating as my weight gain wasn’t from that issue anyway. I will just stick to the same routine I had before. If the meds by mouth thing acts up again, not working as it should, and I start to regain weight, it is comforting to know I can handle it without having to do dieting, which didn’t help initially.

[@meghoughton562]

EXCELLENT job explaining so clearly and concisely. 👏👏👏 Thank you! 👍

[@mread958]

My husband is type 2. He took ozempic. Many men over the age of 60 develop stomach ulcers. My husband did and had to quit ozempic. He took it about a year. He did lose weight,but he was MISERABLE! Constant nausea, vomiting out of the blue for no reason. Diarrhea SO bad he couldn't really leave the house and almost was embarrassed in public several times. Started having severe pain in his stomach and diagnosed with ulcer from the ozempic. Came off ozempic and feels human again. Got the ulcer healed. He did gain back all the weight as soon as he quit it, and is right back where he was.IT WAS DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT! NOW HE HAS FLAIR UPS FROM THE ULCER! Think ALOT before going on this. Don't just take what your Doctor says at face value. You may be VERY sorry you did.

[@durga2730]

This is very helpful for people like me who are debating the use of it for type 2. Thanks.

[@gabriellegilbert5239]

Capsaicin, natural in spicy peppers , kills the bacteria that cause ulcers. Can even take capsules so no actual spice to taste. Good Luck! 🐞

[@Planner38]

Many of these people are lazy and unmotivated. They are unwilling to make lifestyle changes. They believe that the solution to all of their problems is prescription medication. Taking medication is easy, involves no work and discipline, and is far too common. How about reducing the consumption of carbs, intermittent fasting, weight loss, and exercise? The solutions are widely know and easily implemented. Of course, the question is are you willing to do anything other than whine about medications did not work?

[@s13rr4buf3]

Did he have h pylori?

[@marieparker2162]

People also gain the weight back because they don't control the portion of foods they eat.

[@colleenfriedman1466]

I was pre-diabetic. Could not lose a pound to save my life. Never had a weight problem until I turned 50. I work out and eat pretty well. When the weight would not come off, I gave up alcohol, hired a personal trainer and still...the weight would not budge! I started working with a weight management company. They put me on Semiglutide well before it became a national thing. I am at a comfortable weight. I lost 60 lbs. I'm not longer pre-diabetic. I'm no longer taking the medicine and I haven't gained (fingers crossed). I'm super careful though.

[@teresathomas7772]

You sound like my twin. I am pre-diabetic. Doctor prescribed ozempic and I start my process next week. I did take steps to add positive variables to this situation of no weight budging! I cut out all sugar it’s been over two months no cravings , no alcohol, no fast foods, no eating after 7pm, limit coffee, only two cups per week, one gallon of water per day… and exercise an hour twice a day five days a week. Setting a healthy routine before the injections was priority. Wish me luck BUT I AM GETTING MY BODY BACK BEFORE COVID AND PRE DIABETES AND STRESS TOO IT HOSTAGE!

[@sylviaking8866]

When one hits menopausal age and estrogen drops this causes women to become even more insulin resistant.

[@colleenfriedman1466]

@@teresathomas7772 good luck to you! :)

[@solsticebaby]

Same here. I'm not 50 yet but I have PCOs and it's the same. I was a fitness fanatic and the weight would not budge off. The fat would not burn, the clothes size would not change. This has helped tremendously. I'm hoping to keep it off continuing my usual lifestyle.

[@meghanmisaliar]

​@@sylviaking8866 tell that to women In France who stay thin their entire life. Menopausal or not.

[@andrewthacker114]

Thanks for heads up

[@sofij4536]

Thanx for exposing these details!!!

[@towritemichelle210]

I remember when fenphen was the hot drug. Hope this one was vetted more carefully

[@lindasue263]

It was not! For diabetics but Drs give to vain people wanting a miracle weight loss remedy.

[@emilystevens6335]

that fenphen had us acting like nutty zombies

[@kharris0465]

The best vetted drug ever created was none.

[@njk9989]

Remember it’s a synthetic hormone! Synthetic hormones create cancer! Most intelligent women do not have anything to do with synthetic HRT - smart women use Bio-Identical hormone replacement so why does anyone think that there isn’t going to be any problems with this synthetic hormone? It says right on the box (including the Trulicity brand) THYROID CANCER for the love of life - don’t do it if you have a choice!

[@quickpstuts412]

It won't be. They'll be issuing warning in a couple of years like every other "miracle drug." Hate to say it, but money comes first in the medical world. Health second. Crazy thing is, we have had all these so-called weight loss drugs and potions, yet statistically people are getting bigger. That says a lot.

[@user-oe4dk6sb5u]

I was prescribed Mounjaro. For 13 weeks I tolerated it well. Lowered my A1C and lost a good bit of weight. 250lbs down to 220lbs during those 13 weeks. I felt a little odd sometimes…. Maybe dizzy like I had low BP or low sugar but I did ok. I had to stop using it because I developed pancreatitis. That was awful! A little scary. I had to stay in ER for 24 hrs and in a room for three days then a two week recovery. It also aggregated my thyroid gland. It was enlarged and I could feel it pressing on my throat. Since stopping the medicine that stopped and it’s normal size again. I wish it worked for me. It did what it was supposed to do. I won’t say don’t take it but I will say listen to your body when you’re on the medication. If something doesn’t feel quite right it probably isn’t. So be cautious. I do hope it goes well.

[@banclaster8086]

Gee...great medication. Makes people sicker.

[@Yeahnahyeahnahyes]

@@banclaster8086 Not everyone. All drugs can have side effects for some people or allergies. Even common drugs like paracetamol. GLP1 RA help more people than they harm.

[@lauren9004]

Thank you for the information!

[@rachelmaxime2223]

I almost started to take this RX and my gut feeling wouldnt let me take it. Now im reading all these negative affects of this rx and im so happy i didnt fall for the hype

[@CLando-lz8nw]

The first 5-6 weeks on Ozempic I was injecting into my stomach and I was so very very ill for the entirety of those weeks! I read a comment around that time that gave me the best advice I have gotten to date! The Advice: If Ozempic is making you nauseous constantly, you should start Injecting Ozempic into your "Thighs" as apposed to your stomach. The very first week I tried this approach was the very first week on Ozempic that I didn't live in my bathroom next to my toilet!! I hope this helps others as it helped me!!

[@rexpam]

good advise. wish i would have tried that using Trulicity

[@banclaster8086]

How about stop taking this dangerous drug and look for proven natural remedies for obesity and diabetes...without side effects. BTW, ALL TV networks are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. They pitch for them. With a straight face they say they are "safe and effective" while telling you the side effects all in the same breath. You won't see any news outlets doing investigative journalism about drug manufacturers.

[@yolandaaguilar9168]

Wouldn't have helped me with my IBS and lactose intolerance!! Plus being a paraplegic with incontinence!! A nightmare with constant nausea and constipation, ugh..... switched to Jardiance, no problems!

[@TypicalDad1980]

I’m a type 2 diabetic who had already lost about 35 pounds over a 2 year period (went from 325 to 290) before my Dr put me on Ozimpic. That was about 2 years ago and I’ve been on Ozimpic ever since, so about 2 years. I take it once a week and for the first couple days after the injection I just don’t have nearly as many food cravings. In the first year taking it I continued to lose weight at a little faster pace and lost another 30 pounds (290 to 260). Then I started lifting weights and over the last year I’ve gained 15 pounds and am at 275 but probably look more like I’m 240 or so as I have gained a lot of muscle mass. For me it’s a win and I’m thankful my Dr. Prescribed it. However despite my weight loss my blood sugar and A1C have continued to get worse over the years despite losing 60+ pounds of fat. Use to my blood sugar only got extremely elevated if I had something really bad like a soda and a candy bar. Now it gets bad if I eat ANY carbs. Type 2 Diabetes is a struggle for real. If your pre diabetic take it seriously. Most days after any carbs my vision gets incredibly blurry which is a symptom of high blood sugar most people don’t know about and it sucks. Imagine living most of your life with very blurred vision that can’t be corrected.

[@crystalmasters8582]

What food changes did you make love? Was it solely the shot and working out that you changed?

[@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK]

U r treating the diabetes symptom. Go visit Doctor Jason Fung.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

At that point I would just go full keto. Sugar and bread are bad for us anyways. Even though I just ate a chocolate glazed donut 🙃

[@megan893]

That sounds terrible. Congrats on the weight loss but I hope your vision can get better one day

[@jbjacobs9514]

Congrats on the weight loss and fighting the good fight! My heart goes out to you on the sugar and a1c. It really is a lifelong battle that we have to live and it is clear you have other factors causing this. Aside from Ozempic, did you also change your lifestyle in terms of food/drink? I am the opposite in some ways (I cannot get rid of the weight). 4 years ago I was diagnosed and had an a1c of 14.6 and 400 sugar! I was very depressed and just went crazy. I had always had low sugar despite being a bit round. With a complete and immediate lifestyle change (I have mostly maintained that), I was able to get down to regular to regular-ish sugar and a1c of 5.1. That does fluctuate and my genetics don't help. It may be that taking O may somehow be interacting with your food choices. If you have changed your diet and this is still happened, you cannot produce your own insulin and there is something that a doctor should be able to do to help you with this. Perhaps another med in addition to O or insulin? The blurry eye scared the crap out of me (I was practically blind for awhile). I then started to slowly regain vision and was just blurry with reading certain things. I could not read labels or small print or other things. I used a magnifying glass for months. It is starting to get blurry again. If you do not have a diabetes eye doctor, please go to one right away. You could have diabetic retinopathy and only an eye doctor can work with you on perhaps reversing this (if possible) before it is too late. Eyes, hands, and feet are the most affected by diabetes (besides kidney and liver of course). Good luck! I am fighting with you!

[@user-gn9li5ly3n]

I have type 2 diabetes and was over 300 lbs. I lost the weight but more importantly gained more energy and suppressed appetite to help me maintain my weight loss. It helped me keep up with my physical therapy and daily activities, especially my job duties. Since the shortage happened last year in October 2022, I could no longer get Ozempic and gained most of the weight back. All the old symptoms of type 2 diabetes came back along with the abstinence of the drug. I finally got the drug back and feel great again. I hope to complete my physical therapy so I won't need it again.

[@pshaw8406]

I'm not as bad off as some people, thankfully, but I recently just gave up trying to get my prescription filled. I was doing great on it but it's worthless if you take it a few weeks then can't get it filled for a few weeks, then get a lower dose for a few weeks, then nothing for a few weeks. This makes me so frustrated.

[@RobinBoBobbin]

@@pshaw8406 If you get your meds from a chain pharmacy start calling every location within a reasonable traveling distance for you. That's what my husband did and found some at a pharmacy 40 miles away. This whole situation is BS brought on by a bunch of selfish a-holes and doctors prescribing it for off label use, a use it was never intended for. Every Ozempic commercial now has a disclaimer that says, "Ozempic is not for weight loss."

[@Cervin_Suisse]

You are not even mentioning dietary habit changes...

[@ahhshytson]

I had Type 2 diabetes as well but I learned about reversing it with low carb diet, after a few months I no longer have Type 2 diabetes even 4 years later :D

[@jwoolman5]

There are some people who just take Ozempic for weight loss and don't try to seriously follow the exercise and eating guidelines. Those are the people who will regain the weight easily once they stop using it, because they haven't made the required changes to maintain the weight loss on their own. The ones who see it as a tool to help them change their habits should do all right.

[@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin]

EXACTLY!

[@llamasugar5478]

One woman who was featured on My Thoughts Will Probably Offend You said she actually gained back double the weight after using Ozempic for weight loss, then discontinuing. Probably for the reasons you mentioned.

[@dixonshane4207]

Similar to a gastric sleeve. Need to get the eating habits down first or regain the weight..

[@marialacona]

I suffer from binge eating disorder, I take ozempic and when I’m on it, it’s easier to make decisions that will help me on the long run, it makes me not want to over eat, I am doing all I can to exercise more and move more, but this drug really makes it easier to make healthier decisions, I don’t wake up thinking about food, I don’t finish a meal thinking what’s going to be the next one, I did all that, I went without the medication for two weeks and gained 10 pounds because I just couldn’t control myself, I was waking up in the middle of the night half asleep be making me a sandwich. Some of us are doing everything and still gain weight. So I think your opinion is off.

[@TheAfiyfah]

But you're not factoring in the impact of an average of 40% muscle loss on metabolism - even if you have healthy habits.

[@sarahbrack287]

I was pre-diabetic at 150 lbs! I also had gestational diabetes with 3 children and i didn't gain tons of weight! I was put on a medication that I had to take and it caused weight gain! At my very highest weight I was 180 which yes that's obese. I'm diabetic now.. my grandma was diabetic! My brother who is 160 lbs 6'1 is diabetic. I have eaten once a day for about 6 years before ozempic! My legs were swollen everyday..I could barely walk somedays! Been on ozempic for 5 months and I'm down to 148lbs! My a1c is great and I don't have to take my cholesterol meds anymore!! I still eat once a day ..a small dinner or a bowl of oatmeal. I have added a protien shake daily as well so I'm actually eating more calories! I have ibs (constipation not diarrhea).. have had trouble since I was a baby! That plays a huge part in my weight I believe! But i need ozempic! My grandma died from affects of her diabetes! My Brother is in and out of the hospital because of his diabetes and he's skinny! So yes..I think people who have diabetes should get it first!!

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Sarah how are you doing I hope you are having a wonderful day 😊…

[@scareglare]

My father recommended I take this the other day, knowing that I’ve been struggling with my weight due to PCOS and depression. He’s been toxic to me my entire life and this is his way of "helping". ive been trying to walk more, exercise more and eat a balanced diet. He doesn't support me in those efforts and things that it's not worth setting goals to exercise more. His way of supporting me is by criticizing me, pointing out everything wrong in my life and then staying silent.

[@healthyinformation]

we don't allow criticizing and we have mandatory cheat day.

[@roxanneb6208]

I hope you have other family and friends that you can rely on and have their support. If possible stay away from your dad and his toxic negativity. Take care. I hope things get better for you.

[@2013LPN]

Next time to offers unwanted advice, look at him dead in the eyes, and with a stern voice say, “I didn’t ask for your opinion, when I want it from you, Ill ask, until then keep it to yourself”. If he starts talking shit, say, “ I’m not engaging in this dad, I said what I said.” Then walk away or leave. You might be scared at first to do this but fight that fear and take a stand for you! You’ll feel good about yourself afterwards. When you leave, Don’t come back until agrees to respect you. If you live with him, move out babes! Rent a room. Toxic people are not with risking your mental health for. If he lives with your mom, and she’s not toxic, make arrangements to see her outside the house. If she chooses not to, that her choice. You can’t control her decisions. You have to start setting boundaries. You’re grown ! Start acting like it, take your life into your hands and don’t ALLOW anyone to mistreat you or try to pop your happy bubble you’re sitting it! How dare they ! That’s the attitude you have to get in this life to make it! Sweetheart, people can only do what we allow them to do. Remember that. You can’t put me down or be toxic to me if Im not talking to you or seeing you or in your presence. And you know what sis, sometimes you have to let toxic people go, especially family bc they can hurt you the most. There is nothing wrong with that. Get counseling! It will help with the depression and the trauma, it’s helped me so much. You got this!

[@da2585]

Maybe the stress your father is causing you is contributing to your struggle with weight loss.

[@salenailnitsky7296]

Intermittent fasting. Its the poor man’s Oz… it works. Same results, healthier and you can null hunger hormone yourself. I went from 171 to 155 under 6 months.

[@NightOwl222]

Is it healthy for bile?

[@curlyb4c95]

@@NightOwl222 Yes.

[@NightOwl222]

@@curlyb4c95 elaborate please

[@Yeahnahyeahnahyes]

I've done both. There was plenty of hunger with IF and keto. It was hellish. GLP1 RA are much easier to cope with.

[@valeriemiller6617]

I would like to know more about it, but everyone wants to charge you an arm and leg for it.

[@VintageDiscoveries]

Exactly, if you just rely on a med it won’t work . i’ve lost 115 but i also follow a low carb lifestyle and intermittent fasting .

[@niceguydmm]

Yeah but doing all that works without the meds!

[@Cantetinza17]

Man the side effects are just scary. Those who are diabetic need to be at the top of the list to receive it period. It's ridiculous that they can't get it because celebrities are buying it up.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Everyday people Are the ones causing the shortage.

[@nathasthree]

I have been on for two weeks and had zero side effects

[@cs_fl5048]

There are several others in the class that work well. Liraglutide, dulaglutide. Ozempic isn't the only one... it's just a fad that this has RECENTLY been approved for this.. Liraglutide was approved for obesity quite some time ago... (Victoza for diabetes and Saxenda for weight loss--same drug.) So your doctor is not hamstrung by the lack of availability of the brand Ozempic. So don't blame the doctors... they don't advertise the drugs, and there are many in the same class that are effective. There was a time when pharmaceutical companies didn't advertise to the public as it was considered unethical. However, one company started doing in and the money started flowing in as patients began DEMANDING the drug they saw on TV from their doctor. That opened the floodgates. If I, a doctor, refused to give you the drug you wanted, you would simply go to another doctor. So PATIENT DEMAND destroyed the ability of doctors to control the management of patients... and now, of course, the Feds control most of it by approving which drugs will be covered by Medicare (80% of medical care is Medicare) and which won't. The doctor has very little say so in this. So don't go casting blame until you understand the whole situation.... Ignorance has a very loud voice in this country... and ignorance manages to be controlled by sound bites these days.

[@crismcdonough2804]

Docs are trying to prevent more people from acquiring type 2 diabetes

[@rexpam]

@@nathasthree It makes me wonder if there are several different kinds of diabetes within the type 2 category. How hormones can affect some and not others.

[@Lake-Champlain-Nuclear-Power]

Thank you for telling us.

[@EmyN]

She is such a good speaker

[@thegardenmuse2398]

LOVE how she saves the best for last, STOP TAKING IT AND YOU'LL GAIN IT ALL BACK. All these drugs have bad side effects they don't want you to think/know about. A lifestyle change doesn't!

[@user-tk1lf5hi6f]

Seems like she's stealth promoting it.

[@basher5107]

Did she not say cancer was a possible side effect? Put the fork down If you do nothing and take ozempic guess what happens when come off it? Yeah the weight comes back if you don’t change your lifestyle your going to be fat

[@myhappygecko2895]

annoying video, yup

[@MS-hc1ei]

And how many people going from obese to slim manage to keep it up for the rest of their life? Not many... hardly any. Most of us gain it all back, and more. Doesn't matter if it is with Weight watchers, lifestyle changes or medicine. If you stop following the routine, you gain it all back. And if you have never been obese you have NO idea of the food noice, the relief food can give, or how difficult it is to keep it up. Ozempic has shown the way for many other weight loss medicines now, so there are different to choose from. If obese people get help from a medicine it will stop them from dying too early. Bullying them won't help them. That is very often where it started...

[@bfhandsomeface409]

Stop taking any medication and the problem will come back lol! Upwards of 80-90% of people gain their weight back from diet and exercise too!

[@KCypress]

Thank you for the honest information

[@CountryStrong2309]

You handled this well.

[@tashainjena]

Just had this conversation with my hubby's gi doc. She said it could cause major problems for people who are taking it and don't really need it.

[@parris05]

Would be a win if insurance companies will actually cover it for most obese patients especially those with type 2 diabetes.

[@claudiacanales2662]

It’s for the insurance company’s benefit too. If I lose weight, there is less risk of having heart disease and diabetes. Why not prevent instead of waiting for people to become diabetic!!!!

[@abigailsmith2083]

They'll figure out, at some point, how much cheaper it would be to decrease someone's weight, as opposed to paying for decades of diabetes and heart disease costs.

[@retrosurfer76]

Some do

[@user-pz4jk9tb7d]

Many do

[@queent3343]

Yes. Try a coupon.

[@winec00ler]

Tye 2 diabetic. I was taking fo a couple years. I was on it and then I stopped. I really didn't notice a difference. I was taking .25 and then .5 when I stopped. I went to pick up a prescription and decided to start taking it again. The dosage had moved up to a 1 and was getting ready to leave on an international trip the following week. I was in bed that whole next day with a killer headache and nausea. I didn't have an appetite for a whole week. Lesson learned. Don't stop taking it and then jump to a higher dosage.

[@Misty-nq7fz]

I started it two weeks ago i am a type 2 diabetic i have never felt worse in my life! My blood sugars have went up instead of down . Headache constipation nausea terrible.

[@ClarisseRockinThatBow]

As a Type 2 diabetic, I was prescribed Trulicity in April by my PCP. She did warn me that a few of her patients had trouble filling these scripts because of docs giving these meds to non-diabetics. I saw Chelsea Handler talking about taking Ozempic to her friends, mentioning the side-effects (nausea, vomiting, etc.). Chelsea Handler is NOT a diabetic, but I am! I need this medication to lower my A1C (which it did) - she does not. She got it because she wanted to lose 5-10 pounds - and she's not even overweight! Ridiculous and selfish. Do not steal my medication because of your vain attempt to lose a few lbs. Type 2 diabetics need this - you do not.

[@sezh4315]

I am type 2 as well. In the uk the shortage is expected to last until next year. I have 2 weeks worth left and cannot get my script filled anywhere. I am speaking to the doctor son Miondayas after years on Metformin, Gliclazide etc, this is the only thing controlling my a1C and now I am worried.

[@ClarisseRockinThatBow]

@sezh4315 The shortage is very concerning. I haven't had any struggles getting it, but that may happen at some point. I'm sorry you're not able to get it. I don't know if trying to get it in another country? Or fill it on some internet site? I'm still on Metformin, but before I tried Glucophage. I fractured my back last December, and due to the stress and pain, my A1C went way up. It went down a little but not enough to suit me or my doctor. I wish you good luck, though.

[@sezh4315]

@@ClarisseRockinThatBow Hi, I am still on metformin and also on Dapagliflozin as well as Ozempic but have come of the Gliclazide. Have been taking this combo for 2 years and finally sugars under control. In the UK diabetics get free NHS prescriptions, so I don't have to pay for it (well I do through taxes but I don't have to physically had over money for it!) I am so grateful that we have the NHS here, so if I were to buy abroad or on the internet it would cost me. I feel your pain re your back. I fractured my spine 25 years ago (a crush fracture falling off a ladder) and still remember the pain and having to crawl up and down stairs on my hands and knees. Hope you are pain free soon.

[@L.Fontein7]

Hollywood is proving to be the death of us all - in many ways.

[@Sodainspace]

Same in australia, all the TikTok, Instagram models and onlyfans are promoting ozempic, some dodgy healthcare apps found ways to steal ozempic from the supply chain and sell ozempic in the grey market, effectively the supply is zero for anyone who actually needs it like T2 Diabetes. So much that my doctor even told me he doesn’t prescribe anymore because pharmacy is just not able to dispense it anymore.

[@charlirogers6235]

I'm 220lbs. I workout 4 times a week. Had a personal trainer for 6 months. I'm allergic to soy, so I can't eat processed foods for fear of having a reaction. I never lost any weight not matter what I tried. I hiked, walked, did yoga. Couldn't lose the weight. And this wasn't just a pound thing, I had to take pictures of my body from every angle and show after months that my body wasn't changing. I can't put to words how defeating it is to work so hard to feel and look healthy and fail. I had three major write ups covering everything, I had every test. Like, there had to be something wrong. Yet, I was perfectly healthy (except asthma, which isn't helped by being fat). I kept eating less and less, trying to lose weight. I got in my own head. I started skipping meals out of desperation. Like, If I didn't eat, I'd lose weight right? No. Three months of eating once a day, no weight loss, no change in my body. I was going crazy. I was working so hard to be a healthy weight and at 40 I just felt like it was only a matter of time before I started getting health issues from being obese. That's why I start this drug this weekend. I'm getting older, I don't want to be obese hiking up mountains wheezing anymore. I want my body to reflect my healthy actions. Sometimes you need help greater than what you can do yourself. Just adding a perspective of someone that needs this drug as well. I am sorry others have had to weight due to shortages. I believe there are now two other brands that make their version of this medication.

[@OhJodi69]

I've been trying to lose weight for 45 years. Since 8 years old. I've done everything. Sometimes I might lose 5, 10, 15 pounds, but then I'd gain it back *while still eating and exercising the same*. And then I'd gain more. Finally, I've been on Oxzempic for a month. I haven't weighed myself, but I feel like I've lost, but the biggest thing is that my blood sugars are better, and I am not hungry. I feel fantastic.

[@savinggrace9844]

Yes sir I agree! It seems like all the healthy eating and exercising in the world isn’t working. I hope the medicine works for you and anyone else who has this issue including myself.

[@markcowan3366]

Try low carb/keto diet. No process foods and it's amazing because it keeps your insulin down. You can do intermittent fasting to keep your blood sugar stable. Insulin is a signal for your body to hold on to fat and store it. Just an option for you that has worked tremendously for me. Good luck!😊

[@spencerkanen5975]

@@markcowan3366 I tried Keto for about 9 months and at the end was so unhealthy from it I had issues like Keto Rash so it didn't work for me

[@blink182bfsftw]

If you eat fewer calories than your body needs to maintain itself you lose weight. It's literally science, not magic. Exercise helps but calorie restriction is what really works

[@user-xt9cc1bj8f]

Im a type 2 diabetic. I am very angry about not being able to get this medication because of the shortage caused by the people who didn't need it and should not have gotten it. That shortage was also caused by the selfishness of the already slim celebrities who didnt want to "get fat" 🙄🤬🤬 The selfish celebrities who use Ozempic do not care or think about the patients who need this medication to save their lives. 🤬🤬

[@L.Fontein7]

Yes, when there's an alternative that we all know works which is going on a diet. Their selfishness about this angers me as well.

[@jilllocke6137]

BS it is the drug companies supply and demand There are other companies that make similar products. One patient is not more important than another. Docs have to prescribe it. Type 2 diabetics arent going to DIE without It lol. Go on Keto cure your type2 you are obviously overweight

[@Cervin_Suisse]

@@L.Fontein7 The diet alternative works very well to reverse Type 2 diabetics as well so ?

[@samanthameep]

I live how soothing her voice is.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

I am a T2D - I have lost 55 pounds in the last 8 months from simply removing processed carbs and sugars from my diet, increasing my protein good fats and vegetables - I fast for 12-16 hours most days and I strongly believe this time restricted eating has enable me to lose the weight lower my AIC and improve all of my blood results - sadly we now live in a culture where we would first turn to pharmaceuticals before first revising our nutrition and movement - I still take 1,000mg Metformin soon to be lowered to 500mg - I have a further 50 pounds to lose and I am determined to do so - I have 2 delicious nutritious meals a day where protein and good fats is prioritised - I’m. No Angel I still have the occasional treats but it’s not a daily occurrence - Ozempic is a good drug but has many side effects for some

[@mathewmathew08]

Thx Say it here. Great! People don't believe naturally good food can heal people. Drug companies always sell. Better to do it naturally.

[@bb-ballistics1706]

I has nothing to do with removing carbs... calories in Vs calories out. You could live on a diet of pizza as long as you ate less calories than what your body burns. Obviously not a healthy idea but you would still lose weight.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Finally a sensible person who doesn't blame society for all her ailments. Bravo ! The minute my GP told me I had Type 2(warning signs not caught by that same GP) I got angry. I immediately documented myself about that condition and learned how to reverse it. The Metformin ended up in the bin the following week. I changed my eating habits(even though I rarely ate fast food)Lost 40 lbs, dropped the HbAa1c to 4%(the minimum detectable) and the diabetes was under control. I later eased back into a less strict regiment, keeping the weight off and the HbAa1c is hovering around 5%.

[@ShannonM1004]

I know a girl that is taking this, and her dr prescribed it, and she only needed to lose 15 pounds. She was extremely ill after the first shot. She lost 6 pounds the first week because she was so sick! She thought she was going to die she felt so bad. She was not obese or really overweight, in my opinion. 15 pounds is all she needed to lose. It's not worth it.

[@sandrajayandran]

Has she managed to keep the weight off?

[@Joelswinger34]

Yup, and I am sure it willall come back when she stops taking it . Maybe even more, because now she may crave the things she wasn't able to eat.

[@njk9989]

@@Joelswinger34 😢

[@PrhyanMek]

With Semaglutide injections since they’re not covered by insurance you don’t have to be obese to get the injections. I’m 130 lbs and I’m going to get Semaglutide next week 😊

[@Shshehbjfkfkc]

Sucks for her, but that’s not the case for many. 🤌🏼

[@debwhitely3767]

I'm diabetic. I just went 3 weeks without my medication because cvs ran out due to over prescribing for weight loss. Last I knew it was not FDA approved for that purpose. Similar drugs are approved for that. It's just so frustrating to run out of a medication my body physically needs in order to protect my organs from the damage type 2 diabetes can cause.

[@whollymary7406]

Thank you for the heads up I appreciate your message about how it works and what the side effects are, this can those of us considering using this medication for obesity better just to eat foods that stay in your stomach longer like starches

[@Pharm213]

We are taking the responsibility out of people's hands and telling them that it's not their fault they are overweight. While I do agree there are factors outside of behavior that can lead to obesity, It is a huge component that is not being addressed. I work in a pharmacy and I see what people have in their shopping carts alongside picking up meds like ozempic, mounjaro, and/or wegovy. Fried foods, highly processed foods, sugary juices and sodas, etc. We need to stop trying to tip toe around hurting someone's feelings. As a patient I could very easily tell my MD that I'm doing the right things (eating healthy, exercising, etc), but how do they know? People will lie to others and themselves to avoid being uncomfortable or being ashamed of their actions. We need to do better with our health as individuals and as a country

[@AmY-if9ci]

You are 💯 correct in this!

[@talltransform]

Best comment here.

[@LeaverWild]

YEEEEEEESSSSSS! 💯

[@crismcdonough2804]

Wait til you get old. You'll see.😂

[@AmY-if9ci]

@@crismcdonough2804 What’s getting old have to do with what they’re talking about?

[@supergg07]

I am a type two diabetic and I have been taking this drug for 2 1/2 years. I have probably lost 50 pounds so far but I am hoping that next month I will be able to get my medicine and they don’t tell me it’s out because this is what’s keeping my Blood sugar at a 5.5 average

[@Sheryl777]

supergg07 Try eating low carb instead and see how that goes (if you have problems getting the medicine I mean).

[@lisajtv9579]

@@Sheryl777 It's not that easy. Low healthy carbs are not a fix all but Most diabetics already eat this way. Sometimes our bodies just don't work like they should and we need help. This med is a life changer for diabetes. But I see why people with Obesity need it too. That is also a disease.

[@Sheryl777]

@@lisajtv9579 I was saying that IF the person cannot get the medicine, then low carb eating was an alternative. I'm sure there are other alternatives too that they might could try. Was trying to be helpful to the person.

[@waterrat6915]

I can hear the lawyers as they line up 6 years from now.....$$$$$

[@timz.4000]

How did she spend 2 minutes saying that? Incredible!

[@jnm2088]

The hardest part of losing weight is breaking bad habits. It’s like drug addiction. So if you never retrain your brain, and you go off the medication, of course you’re gonna regain weight.

[@LM-lr5dh]

The hardest thing thought is that for most addicts you give up the drugs or alcohol for life, you can't give up food, that's the hard thing. Your body is fighting against trying to keep you at your set weight.

[@MelissaRae1975]

I mreally appreciate this video. She did a fabulous job of dpeaking clearly and direct without a judgy air to her.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Melissa how are you doing I hope you are having a wonderful day 😊…

[@markcarboon7008]

She did a lot better job than your terrible spelling!

[@Fred-mp1vf]

❤ Using any drug as a substitute for self-discipline and smart choices is never a good idea. Not all doctors are as intelligent or as concerned about your well-being as they pretend to be. This also applies to the over-prescribing of ADHD drugs and antidepressants.

[@markcarboon7008]

Doctors never want healthy patients. Never. How people cannot understand this is beyond me? Healthy patients would send all of them broke.

[@femalecrusader8389]

I am Type 2 been on Ozempic for 20 months, lost weight end up with loose skin. Side effects were bad, when it was unavailable I went off and started gaining weight again, and clothes feeling tight. I was given Rybelsus and after 15 days on it, lost the weight I gained but not able to eat or even keep food down.

[@bethanhamer.8669]

Had to go gluten free after being diagnosed with coeliac disease and gluten ataxia . I’ve dropped a stone in ten months , reduced my thyroid medication by 25 mg and feel amazing . 61 kg and stable at that weight now .

[@meghanmisaliar]

What is a stone?

[@bethanhamer.8669]

@@meghanmisaliar fourteen pounds

[@meghanmisaliar]

@@bethanhamer.8669 Thx

[@bethanhamer.8669]

@@meghanmisaliar I’m old and from U.K. so still use imperial system lol 😆

[@queenieevergreen]

Going gluten free is awesome! I am as well. Changed my life. Highly recommend to anyone.

[@melsy7720]

I have to say most people on here are pretty lucky. I was placed on ozempic by a diabetes specialist nurse in 2021 for my type 2 diabetes as i couldnot tolerate other medications. As of June 2022 I haven't been able to fill a prescription in Australia. That's how bad the shortage is here. They think April 2023 it may be available. I did lose weight, but I have put some back on. I've always been cautious of what I eat and make sure I exercise. Thats important with Ozempic, not just take an injection and that's it! It's definitely got side affects, which of course affect everyone differently and I struggled at times, but it worked best for my diabetes. I just wish this was being prescribed as it should be and not off-label to the influencers and rich.

[@sarahmonaco8743]

I’m in Australia too and mid 2021 was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Metformin wasn’t working much, ozempic had just come out and it got my blood sugar down to 5-6 (initially I was at 20-25!) which felt like a miracle. Then after 3 months it was gone. Now not only are my sugars up in the 10-12 range, my A1c is getting up to nearly 11. I get so MAD that rich people who think they need to lose weight are joining programs like Juniper who are buying up from the pharmas at a higher price whilst my pharmacist kept saying it would be available in a few months, which kept getting pushed back and back. Now I have permanent eye damage and it just makes me so mad that diabetics weren’t prioritised

[@tahliamoorhead343]

Are you in Brisbane? If so I can suggest somewhere?

[@melsy7720]

@Tahlia Moorhead I'm in Cairns however in saying that I'm back and forward to Brisbane as I'm from there. I will be heading back soon. I had tried at a number of pharmacies there a couple of times last year but only got lucky one time! So if you do know it would be greatly appreciated 🤗

[@dormantlime215]

@@sarahmonaco8743 Diabetics and pre diabetics should be prioritized, then people with other health issues like myself, then at the very bottom behind everyone else should be those "just looking to lose some weight". While losing weight is healthcare, as long as shortages exist, those who do not have compounding health issues should be at the back of the line; and the very front should always be those it was designed for, those who require diabetes management.

[@s13rr4buf3]

There aren't enough influencers and rich people to cause a shortage for all of the diabetics in the world. It's mostly other people who are obese who are seeking this medication, like me. People who do actually need it for their health.

[@sharonlofton8645]

I was diagnosed as pre diabetic. Because I don't have any other health issues other than being about 80 lbs. overweight, My doctor prescribed Ozempic to help lower my A1C levels and I have been taking it for 5 weeks. I don't believe I have lost any weight. I am scheduled now to take it until 30 Dec 23 and then have my levels checked again. If it lowers my A1C and not help with weight loss, I am okay with that. I don't have any noticeable side effects. I am not nauseated, and I believe I had a stomachache for a few hours after the 5th dose. Nothing that made me crazy. I think anything will work for you if used for its intended purposes. There are no magic potions for weight loss or any other ailment. Just discipline and a willingness to do what's right.

[@maggietodd4370]

I've been on Ozempic going on 2 years now. Tried Trulicity first. It made me feel sick with extreme fatigue. Then on to the Ozempic. Started it with a small dose then increased to the 2 mg. Until....a couple weeks ago. Walgreens said they have had trouble getting a supply. 2nd time this has happened. So, for now, I'm off of it. Already, I can tell my appetite is back! My morning bg# is slowly climbing. On Ozempic, I've lost about 35lbs. The symptoms: fatigue, for the past few months, a difference in swallowing, like it's a bit swollen inside my throat. I have had Thyroid Surgery and got rid of a nodual on the Thyroid and an active parathyroid. I don't want to have to do that again. At the start of taking Ozempic, I had to keep close to the bathroom. Recently, some stomach pains. It really made me not want to eat much since taking it. So it really does surpress your appetite! My Dr had me do an Abdomonal CAT SCAN. It showed I had Diverticuli. The Intestines have a somewhat scalloped shape to them on the inside/outer edges. The catscan showed stuck foods/poops in the scalloped pockets of the intestines. The Ozempic states it slows down digestion and my catscan proves it. I have a Dr appt this week and i am seriously thinking of Not taking anymore Ozempic or anything like it. I just need to keep eating as i have, strictly and bump up exercizing. Just getting the Ozempic out of my system, brings back some normalcy as far as an all over feeling. And mainly with God's help, I can make it through. God Bless each of you who are dealing with diabetes.🙏💕

[@Browneyepixie]

What I've learned as Clinical Nutritionist is that although these obesity medications are very helpful for people who need to lose a significant amount of weight. Nutritional support is needed along side those medications to create healthy habits with food and around food to prevent the onset of disordered eating. The obesity clinics doctors that are prescribing these medications are really looking into the individuals lifestyle and eating patterns. Sometimes these medications are going to be or can be long term for certain individuals. It's important to know that obesity medications are not the quick fix for eating however you want.

[@dollymae3383]

Doctors and fitness experts need to be more harsh. Tell people to quit eating crappy foods. Tell them to quit being lazy. Tell them to take better care of their bodies. It sounds harsh but that's what people need to hear. More than half the country is overweight because they're lazy and have crappy eating habits. People need to hear that and not be butt hurt about it because they did it to themselves.

[@fitmommie22]

@@dollymae3383 I wish I could talk to my patients like that....but I'd get fired lol;)

[@queent3343]

@@dollymae3383People who really need drugs like Ozempic and Monjauro have heard all of that before. From professionals and strangers like ewe. Doesn't help.

[@dusicasalinic8857]

😅

[@annan4091]

There is no magic drug‼️

[@TL....]

actually there are many magic drugs for weight loss

[@ceceoo3]

That’s the truth! I wanted a magic pill, asked my dr for a magic pill, she wasn’t going for it and gave me info on the Mediterranean diet and exercise and said, you can lose 2 lbs a week and I do it partly because I need to do it and am now motivated and partly because I am scared of her😅

[@TL....]

@@ceceoo3 that works but there are "magic" pills like cytomel, clenbuterol, etc

[@Shillbilly]

​@@ceceoo3 orly?

[@ev1558]

After taking this for a few months, the nausea seems to come from eating out of habit. When I eat sensibly, no nausea.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

If you can control the " eating out of habit" while taking the drug, why didn't you control your eating habits before ? That would have made taking Ozempic even more unjustifiable than now 🙂

[@ev1558]

@@Cervin_Suisse Well it is more complicated than that. What I didn't go into was the addictive/comfort eating side. Factor that into it and it is exhausting to reduce the eating out of habit.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Exausting to stop the eating outside habit ? Care to explain that please ?

[@Cervin_Suisse]

@@ev1558 Sorry, translation issue here.... I misunderstood what you were saying. You are talking about feeding habits being hard to change, I understood it as being exhausting to stop going out to eat - I though you implied that cooking proper food was exhausting 🤗 Well.. I think that between destroying your body, reducing your life span, preparing future suffering, etc... Should all generate motivation to change one's ways of eating. Don't you think ? These drugs will work only as long as they are taken. What is the % of the easy shot users who will be able to sustain the financial burden and possible side effects ?

[@panthersdaddy]

I am type 2 diabetic, and i take the highest dose of ozempic. I have lost weight, my A1C level is way down, and i feel fantastic! This is a miracle, not only for me, but in all accounts, a milestone that has helped me immensely.

[@jtmoore662]

Ive been taking it for type 2, my A1c is 6.1 and ive lost 14lbs in a couple of months. Last month I could not get it filled and in about 2 weeks the hunger pains came back with a vengence. On this stuff you really are never hungry but can just eat small meals.

[@mavisjones9391]

I know a lady that started taking it recently to lose weight and she’s lost 33lbs in a two & a half month period. I have heard stories of others that stopped taking it and gained more weight bk than they had when starting it. There’s risk with anything in life but I do believe ppl that have diabetes should get their scripts filled first before the weight loss ppl.

[@prayliftrun]

Pretty sure these folks haven’t changed their lifestyle factors (diet, sleep, and exercise). If they had, the weight wouldn’t pile back on.

[@sarah-ys6ci]

My daughters Doctor put her on ozempic for about 3 months she wound up in the hospital with pancreatitis.im happy to say she has lost 50 lbs and has maintained for the last 3 years.

[@helenaroman1543]

You must take it for life in many, many cases. The risks don’t always outweigh the benefits. GI troubles (major) nausea, pain, my husband saw patients vomit up 3 day old food, he doesn’t love prescribing it UNLESS it’s for a patient who really, really needs it. He told me: You can DUPLICATE the results by simply exercising 15 mins 2x per week to prevent muscle loss and cut your calorie intake drastically (like to 1 small meal per day) and avoid all those horrible side effects. That’s what he told me to do instead of taking Ozempic or Wegovy.

[@melaniesmith1313]

I have been on Ozempic for about two months to help with my diabetes. I have lost weight as a side effect, really. For me, it is pretty brutal. Within 24 hours of my weekly shot, I started out nauseated, vomiting throughout most of the day. Now, with anti nausea pills, I just get sick, wishing I could vomit. I used to be regular as clockwork, now I have problems with constipation. I get serious acid reflux. I have very little appetite and no sense of thirst, so I have to be conscious of increasing my water intake. A lot of healthy foods make me sick. Salads are off the menu. I asked my doctor if I could get off this, but my A1C s have gone down a lot, and she rightfully wants that to continue. I dread the time when I will be required to increase my dose. I cannot fathom anybody who has half of my reactions taking this for weight loss. Anyway, that's my two cents worth. Good luck.

[@meghoughton562]

That sounds AWFUL! And it's difficult to imagine losing one's sense of thirst. I'm sorry you have to deal with all of this. Hopefully you can get off of it sooner rather than later...🙏

[@shanchan8247]

Why dont you stop taking it? Make your doc put you on a different med or go somewhere else. Trust me, your doc wont want to lose your money!

[@melaniesmith1313]

@@shanchan8247 my diabetes has been very hard to treat, even with strict diet and going to the gym 5 days a week. I am on two types of insulin. Tried all the other oral and injectable meds. Ozempic is the latest in a very long line of meds. Sadly, it's the only one that has actually gotten my A1c down. I would dearly love to stop it, but I understand why my doctor wants me to try to stick it out. We've been at this for years. I hope when I get down to a decent level, I can be weened off it.

[@hanab837]

I am so sorry for your struggle. Please look into Dr Jason Fung. Maybe some of his research could help you? I hope you can find what works for you.

[@meghoughton562]

@@melaniesmith1313 Have you ever tried keto or even carnivore diet? I know the people on carnivore especially SWEAR by its benefits and credit it with curing all sorts of ailments, including diabetes.

[@jenr.2301]

I'm old now but I lost a good amount of weight fairly quickly as an anorexic teenager, which eventually lead to me having to have my gallbladder removed. Fast weight loss can cause gallstones and I had to have surgery at 24 because of it. I now have other complications related to that because the surgeons and doctors don't tell you about long term health consequences. If you're motivated you can always find a quack to prescribe something for the right price but those people do not care about you, and don't give a moment's thought to your long term quality of life. It seems like "caveat emptor" buyer beware, needs to be considered more than ever especially in "health care."

[@queent3343]

This is nothing like anorexia. You eat well, just not as much. You don't stop eating.

[@queent3343]

@Heidi Ho Nope.

[@beccahday]

@@queent3343 completely not her point at all.

[@jenfoster128]

Me too! I had to have mine out at 16 after becoming anorexic at 14. But at the time no doctor had heard of this complication and kept ignoring my symptoms so I needlessly suffered for a year and a half. It was actually my grandmother who read about it in some women's magazine that figured out what was wrong with me.

[@Chris-gm4hk]

I'm in the gallbladderless club now too. I wish I knew about how rapid weight loss is the major cause of gallbladder disease. More people need to know. If you read this comment! Slow down on your weight loss, take your time, or you WILL lose your gallbladder.

[@Prence]

I just started Ozempic yesterday. I have type 2 diabetes and I am overweight. My a1c is 12 and that’s why I’m taking it and the weightloss for me is the icing on the cake. I’m hoping that when I get to the point where I won’t need it anymore, I will have developed good habits like eating more healthy and exercising more so I don’t gain the weight back. When they say it curves your appetite, they mean it. I haven’t been hungry all day and I’ve had to force myself to eat. I’m hoping that I don’t develop some of the side affects that was mentioned in this video. I don’t want to have to stop taking it.

[@sofieweb]

First, I must say, this lady who's talking here is the best public speaker I've heard in years. She pronounced her words perfectly and timely. Thank you! Next, her information is correct, I'm not a professional but I've been taking trulicity .75 for A1c. Ozembic was too expensive and T. works fine. I've lost weight also, but am sticking to a diabetic meal plan 100 percent, forever.

[@cailineireann1359]

I spoke to my doctor last year about help wirh my weight loss. she recommended ozempic. I took it for a month and easily lost 8lbs. I stopped taking it as she advised I would need to take it for life. I was not willing to take medication unnecessarily...that scared me. I've since lost 40lbs and working to lose the next 40 eating healthy foods and getting more exercise...the latter happens automatically due to Increased energy.

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

This worked for me and after I stopped I was able to keep losing weight a bit slower but still kept losing I made sure to change my eating habits which wasn’t easy but that helped a lot too the medication was just a booster to help me lose weight

[@latilove4809]

How king did you take it?

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

@@latilove4809 I took phentermine for like over two years but what I’d do I’d get my prescription and instead of one tablet every day I’d do half one day and full next then half each day then half every other day until I stopped but would still get my prescription every month and save it and took the Ozempic once a week for like 6-8 months. I’d make whey protein shakes (most people prefer gold standard brand) and casein protein shakes, no bananas because of the carbs. I’d get creative with them, season my fish differently and would buy those plastic machine washable with lids bowls at Walmart and make my own salad (I got the salad mix bags) added tomatoes avocados etc and tried to keep up my diet without the medicine and used it when I got into a rut or started gaining, I’d go on walks with friends or take my best headphones and find nice places to go for a walk. Instead of pasta I eat zucchini with tomatoes and mushroom and pasta sauce. I try different things and only use my medication a few months at a time for a boost. I try to remember the medication is a boost not the solution.

[@latilove4809]

@@enjoyingmyvodka1013 good iidea! Thanks

[@DopeStimulation]

How long did it take after stopping for you NOT to have those “old” cravings?

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

@@DopeStimulation hard to say because I had them on and off to be honest

[@lalruatpuiikhiangte7030]

I always wondered why people with type II diabetes drastically lost weight soon after. Now I know why !

[@jbjacobs9514]

Sadly, I was never one of those people. I don't look to pills or anything for weight loss but I was excited a little by the idea of weight loss being a great side effect. I changed my diet completely after I was diagnosed with diabetes (type 2) and obviously tried to move more and exercise, and I was successful with a very small dose of insulin which was ended when I got my sugar under control. I am on no pills or insulin and while my sugar is still okay (and a1c is reasonable still) 3 years later, I gained back the small weight I lost (I lost 30+ pounds or so). So, same diet, same habits, but weight gain???

[@Beex848]

No, Diabetes is in itself a disease that can cause weight loss

[@gigilamoore2656]

No. I lost 25 pounds by cutting carbs. Never have taken a single drug for my Type 2.

[@ndnaf3705]

I'm also not one of those people. I got bigger.

[@madreep]

Most people with diabetes have a drastic weight loss if their blood sugars get very high

[@Koakoa45]

I am type 2 and on Ozempic for 1 month now and have lost about 6 pounds. It has me off my insulin, I am sleeping for first time in 40 years (insomnia goodbye)! Gas X is your friend and tums.

[@willit344]

My worry is the thyroid cancer. I got a prescription today and I just don’t know what to do. I am losing weight naturally through keto and IF and I know this will help but I’m just not sure if I’m willing to chance it

[@Cheryl-Miller]

I have been using it for weight loss since September, before starting it I had lost 130 pounds with diet and exercise but for the last year I reached a point where even with diet and exercise I was neither losing nor gaining. This has helped me get back on the right track and got me over that hump.

[@jamesbumgardner5955]

There are two types of exercise. Are you doing both? Cardio is good but doesn't do much except burn off what you just ate (along with small benefits to get your heart rate up). Men and Women should do weight lifting. The muscle you build will even burn fat while you sleep. But if taking drugs made for a disease that it sounds like you were close to almost getting anyway, cool. We're all now living in a society where a pill solves everything. Until you read the bazillion side-effects from taking a drug that rather than doing the right things.

[@Cheryl-Miller]

@@jamesbumgardner5955 I had and have been doing both cardio and weight lifting. I was not saying this is a magic cure. I was saying this helped me get over the plateau I had reached, which is very common for someone that has been losing weight over a long period of time. I do want to correct something I said in my previous post though. I should not of called said I was dieting. I made a life long change in how I eat. Diets are short term and people typically go back to their old habits after they reach their goal. I changed the way I eat and my activity for life. That being said I also want to point out that there are a lot of products and medications that are originally designed for one thing but end up used for other things. Viagra was designed to lower blood pressure, 7UP was originally a mood stabilizer, Rogaine was intended as a blood-pressure treatment. Listerine was originally marketed as a antiseptic, Coca-cola was created to cure morphine addiction, and Silly Putty was a rubber substitute. My point is that yes it was ordinally made for another use but that does not mean it cannot have other uses and benefits. I am aware of the side effects and that it is not a magic cure that the changes in my life have to be permanent so I don't gain the weight back. I made a informed decision and did my research before hand. That is everyone's responsibility to themselves.

[@angiemaq]

Same story here...

[@Berryations]

@@jamesbumgardner5955 I lift and do cardio 4-6 times a week I eat fine but cannot seem to lose weight I can maintain but not lose

[@user-tk1lf5hi6f]

You look fit.

[@cgolladay9096]

Pretty sad when my diabetic husband gets denied his meds (that he’s been on for years) from his insurance until he jumps through all the hoops AGAIN but people can walk into a doctor office and come out with a prescription bc they are overweight and not a hoop to jump through. This whole system is ridiculous.

[@darcy5761]

And most of these people only want to lose 15-20 lbs. They should not be given these drugs. The diabetics deserve them.

[@dormantlime215]

It's got to be the rich folks who can do that- because the rest of us with health issues too can't just walk in and get a script. It's too expensive. A spinal surgeon suggested it to me because of my injuries/PCOS/etc making it nearly impossible to lose any weight, but desperately needing to take weight off of my injured spine and knees. Insurance will not cover it and the GoodRX cost is still almost $1000. But rich people with no health issues and no critical goals to meet can pay for it no problem just to fit into a suit for a wedding. Absurd.

[@dormantlime215]

It's got to be the rich folks who can do that- because the rest of us with health issues too can't just walk in and get a script. It's too expensive. A spinal surgeon suggested it to me because of my injuries/PCOS/etc making it nearly impossible to lose any weight, but desperately needing to take weight off of my injured spine and knees. Insurance will not cover it and the GoodRX cost is still almost $1000. But rich people with no health issues and no critical goals to meet can pay for it no problem just to fit into a suit for a wedding. Absurd.

[@LittleCraftyKitty]

Agree 💯 I'm type 2 diabetic but may not get my meds because people are using it for weight only

[@Lisa-mw6te]

I am 66. I am overweight, but not suffering from weight related illness.I got pneumonia and literally could not get to the kitchen to eat. No sooner did I recover than i got mono. Again, too sick to eat much of anything for weeks. The silver lining was nearly 40 lbs lost. It kickstarted my wanting to get back to 135, my normal weight when i was young. I do feel better, even though my exercise is moderate. (I detest cardio and will not do it.)

[@mmc9828]

I've always said I'm one good bout of the stomach flu away from attaining my perfect weight!

[@kristamkm]

Gain back some, all, or more of the weight can be said of any diet where a person loses weight. In Canada, it is much harder to be prescribed Ozempic. All the possible side effects were told to me by the doctor, including the cost, that it might not be covered by my health benefits. It was then up to me if I wanted to go ahead a take it. I’ve been on it for about 6 weeks and have seen results. Also, you are likely to only lose 15-22% of your body weight. Don’t expect to woo lbs. by taking medication alone.

[@s13rr4buf3]

It depends on how big you were when you started. I was 210 when I started, and I've lost 35 lb in about 8 months, taking it slow and easy. But if I was taking the same medication and I had been 300 lb, I would have lost a proportional amount, probably.

[@oneearedmusician]

I'm diabetic and was recently put on it. I'm so angry that this is becoming a new tik tok fad. I had to stop it because it's hard for pharmacies to keep it in stock. Please, if you don't need it, don't get it. People like me who need it rely on consistency because of the side effects when it stops. I am terminally ill, and one of my medications makes me gain weight so I had to use Ozempic to control the weight gain since I couldn't get off the life saving medication. Please use Ozempic responsibility.

[@dormantlime215]

Similar thing happened with opioids- pharmaceutical companies pushed it hard on doctors, so doctors pushed it at their behest and funding. Now we've overcorrected and production levels and access is so difficult that pain patients commit suicide, are forced to go through withdrawals when pharmacies run out, and the hoops doctors have to jump through now are so stringent that many can't prescribe the meds at all anymore/lose licenses/no longer have control over getting what their patients actually need. I have great concerns about how Ozempic/similar are being pushed heavily now and at a premium price. It's simply making it harder for the patients who actually need them to get them, and punishing those with real health troubles.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Interesting that you don't even mention having tried other ways to reverse your type 2

[@jlert7297]

It's an unbelievably sad situation when you believe this is a cure. No mention of treating the cause, only the symptoms.

[@TiffanyMcCoyPhotography]

I’ve been on ozempic for over two years and I’m insulin resistant it’s controlling my a1c but I have lost zero pounds no matter how I eat or what I do. If I have to go without a weekly shot due to shortage my appetite comes back so strong I want to eat everything.

[@ninjanana8730]

There is a shortage because people who are not diabetics are taking it to lost a little weight.Wrong people.

[@healthyinformation]

well if you do it my way its super safe

[@bbkerrC4S]

This was insightful and well balanced.

[@susiesmith7694]

It’s 8/21/23 I’ve just been prescribed this for my diabetes. I could lose weight also. I’m lil nervous taking it

[@Victoria.Foxworthy]

I have thyroid issues and would NEVER even consider taking any semaglutides due to thyroid cancer and tumor risk.

[@docfabz]

I remember when I had my wellness visit last year, 2022, my doctor brought up a weight loss drug to me without me initiatiating. She didn't mention the name but i now think that it was ozempic. I don't have diabetes. The company that makes ozempic only cares for profits and not who gets it which sucks.

[@sfogliatelle]

I lost 85 lbs 30 years ago and kept it off. People were always disappointed when they asked how I did it and I said portion control, balance and lots of walking. Everyone wants an easy solution and they don't want to accept that you should never do something to lose weight that you aren't willing to do for the rest of your life. It's about a lifestyle change and no injection or pill is 100% safe it's just how it is. Most people really don't want to make changes and do the work. The Weight Watchers program back in the 90s and early 2000s was very different than it is today. I learned a lot about portion control and balance it taught me the basics of how to eat like a healthy person and I still use what I learned back then today!

[@florabee9283]

This video would be enhanced by not having music and sub titles.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

I took it for 8 months and lost about 25 pounds. Had to stop taking it because there's a shortage where I live and it's impossible to get. My appetite has come roaring back and I've gained a few pounds.

[@Yeahnahyeahnahyes]

Fill up with whole foods and you won't get fat again.

[@ebnvelez62]

As a type 2 diabetic I have been on ozempic for 5 weeks now. I'm not as hungry but I still crave things I shouldn't be eating regularly. I take it at night & I'm not experiencing many side effects. I lost 8 lbs so far. There is no magic pill

[@suzyq5629]

Can I ask if you ever were on any of the oral meds Metformin or Amaryl? My stomach could not tolerate them at all, severe GI Issues, wondering if you have experienced any GI issues on Ozempic

[@ebnvelez62]

@SuzyQ I take metformin as well. I do get a little gas from Ozempic but nothing crazy.

[@beckymigdal3140]

You don’t take it at night. It is an injectable that is once per week

[@ebnvelez62]

@@beckymigdal3140 I know that! I take it every Sunday night.

[@queent3343]

Try Monjauro. Less side effects. Easier to get.

[@chrome2yourdome]

I got a off label script for weight loss , im overweight with obese bmi , injurys that make regular excercise difficult , my insurance so far isnt covering it because offlabel but i think that sucks because many taking it offlabel are trying to lose weight and get healthy before diabetes and other overweight health issues arise , its also hard to believe they cant keep up with demand when theyre charging $200 - $1200 for a months supply depending on what country your in

[@bradb4740]

This isn't GMA, its an ad.

[@healthyinformation]

you got son.

[@eibrahim22]

My husband is prediabetic and has been taking ozempic for just shy of a year and he has lost 80lbs. His doctors are in shock and have never seen results so drastic in their own practices. He is their posterboy now.

[@ebonyeverything2751]

Those are typical results on that drug. I lost 50 pounds in the first 8 months of using it.

[@stephw6046]

Ozempic is also Wegovy. Same active ingredient. Wegovy is marketed for weight loss and Ozempic is for T2DM. I really wish that doctors would have correctly prescribed each medication for each group of people.