The Many Lies About The Ozempic Weight Loss Craze

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[@ericawillis.]

I'm a pharmacy tech and it's been crazy between this and trulicity. The frustration and concern between the patients and us was exhausting. Funny how they pulled wegovy for months on a backorder, and all of a sudden had enough to stock as of Jan 1st. Just in time for new years resolutions

[@grantmiller7257]

Its not that simple of a marketing ploy. Sadly hiring freezes and layoffs are means to bolster quarterly reports and appease shareholders. Labor always is on the short end.

[@djbreadx]

Pharmacy assistant here, we've barely had any stock at all! We might get a trulicity every now and then but it's far from enough. Even though I work at a small pharmacy, we have a relatively long list of patients that use ozempic or trulicity, and I feel so bad for them needing to go to a less effective medicine. I really hope it's sorted sometime this year.

[@CharGC123]

Yeah like being overweight is caused by a lack of some drug, or not having gastric bypass. Everybody wants a shortcut so they can shirk responsibility and continue their bad habits. I get that excess weight is tough to get rid of, I struggle too, but taking an iffy drug forever isn't the goal!

[@josephdahdouh2725]

@@CharGC123 getting in shape mostly requires dedication. Easy way out, but their killing others by doing so, and that's what needs to be told to them.

[@jlw32180]

Yup Good (bad) old capitalism at work.

[@jrsteel1425]

I love seeing a professional speak on this topic. I wrote an essay about this a few months ago for a class. My professor is diabetic and was shocked that she hadn’t heard about this.

[@Sam-2468]

Professor of what? Not health care I presume?

[@jrsteel1425]

@@Sam-2468 it was an informative essay for an English class

[@creativecarveciteclimb5684]

It is a good topic to discuss and write an informative essay about, to allow people to know this isn’t a “magical weight loss” prescription.

[@jrsteel1425]

@@creativecarveciteclimb5684 Exactly! I don’t remember how I heard about all of this in the first place, but that was the most well written and informative A+ I’ve ever earned

[@jankielJJB]

So, I'm watching this video because of the south park special bringing awareness to Ozempic, and although its a year old the way you tackle these myths and possible side effects truly shows your expertise and desire for accurate research and information. I am happy that you care to seek more research, rather than recommending it with blind trust in its supposed benefits. Great Video, Definitely subscribing.

[@kungfudavie]

Me too I was curious about their scathing critique

[@izz_hat]

I’m pre-diabetic with a BMI of 32+ (it was 37+ 3 months ago) and I take Ozempic. But I also workout, see a nutritionist, a health and wellness coach, and check in with my doctor and pharmacist monthly. This isn’t a miracle drug, it’s a tool. The biggest thing for me is that it has silenced the constant food noise. I no longer think about food all day every day. It’s so nice to now eat for nutrition and fuel, making better eating choices because I’m not constantly thinking I’m starving, only eating until I’m satisfied and not finishing everything on my plate because “it’s just too delicious to stop eating.” I don’t agree with people taking it as a quick fix to fit into that dress or drop 10-15 lbs. but I do agree with it being used as a preventative measure for those who are very obese. Diabetes runs in my family, my great grandmother went blind from diabetes the last 6 mos of her life. I need to take action now to be healthy so I can live longer and not get diabetes.

[@PureChaos]

I take Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes. It is so hard to get people around me to understand that I do not get hungry like they do and I can no longer consume huge meals.

[@cru3lladevi11e]

`The biggest thing for me is that it has silenced the constant food noise. I no longer think about food all day every day. It’s so nice to now eat for nutrition and fuel, making better eating choices because I’m not constantly thinking I’m starving, only eating until I’m satisfied and not finishing everything on my plate because “it’s just too delicious to stop eating.” ` DUDE THERES A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL??? Thats literally how I feel all the time and the fact that its able to be silenced makes me so happy and more determined to try this.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

I barely eat and have to force myself to eat don’t lose weight that way

[@LadyOfRain1]

Good for you for making all the other alterations to your lifestyle, habits, etc!! These things are not easy, but you took the initiative to do them and you are likely already reaping the rewards. Kudos!!

[@andyfreeman6865]

I've noticed losing weight is easier when upping my protein intake and minimizing fat. 4 calories per gram of carbs and protein, however, it's 9 calories per grams of fat. Fat also tastes much better in general. Avoid added sugar like it'll murder you. There's also the filling food that you can eat like fruit. You can eat 3000 calories of peanuts easily but try eating 1000 calories of any fruit. Potatoes are life saver for me. Some air fried french fries will fill me up quick and they're not that calorie dense. Coaches and nutritionists are experts but ultimately it is your body and you care more about it than they do by a long shot. Learn proper dieting yourself so you don't have to rely on someone else. We have the internet and the information is there. Avoid the psuedo science bs like that V Shred idiot. Watch people like Biolayne or Jeff Nippard. They focus on body building but it's still super useful for everyone. Good luck because it is truly a struggle against yourself. A drug to do what you can accomplish yourself is never good as it is only treating a symptom. Hunger is not a feeling that always has to be satisfied either.

[@violetace6237]

I want to chime in on my perspective. I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome - a hormonal imbalance) 8 years ago, and I've been struggling with my weight for 10 years (constantly going up or remaining stagnant despite my lifestyle changes). At my heaviest last year, my BMI was >50. This medicine has been a gamechanger for me. I take the wegovy version, and once I started it, the weight finally started coming off. It has been so gratifying to have efforts actually go somewhere. The exercise and nutrition I have been working on for years are finally starting to work. My body is working with me instead of against me. I really wish the people who need it (those who are diabetic or obese that don't respond to "normal" interventions) are able to get it.

[@kellylebouef7851]

Yes! I have PCOS as well. After trying different medications and blood work (recommended by my doctor) led to learning that my PCOS has caused me to have insulin resistance. Ozempic is the first medication that’s actually helped me lose weight. My doctor also told me it can help with ovulation which is extremely helpful when having PCOS and having extremely irregular periods.

[@katienewton7983]

I agree 100% the stigma that the only people worthy of this medication are the diabetics is FALSE. I recognize that diabetics have a difficult time stabilizing blood sugar when off this medicine but so do people with obesity. No group is more deserving than the other especially when there are little to no resources for people with Obesity, PCOS, or other metabolic conditions.

[@Caramel_Queen504]

@Kelly LeBouef Yep...same reason my doctor prescribed it to me...insulin resistant due to PCOS.

[@michellethiesen7972]

I have joint hyper mobility syndrome and I had also been trying a lot of different diets and physical therapy for a long time with no effect. I can't lose weight if I can't move due to dislocations. I kept gaining weight and have been becoming more and more disabled. My doctor figured that if I can get some of the weight off while working in physical therapy to build up the muscles around my joints I would have fewer dislocations long term. It's a good assistive medication. And I've noticed a significant reduction in dislocations and I have much greater mobility.

[@christinamarston2421]

This sounds like me I workout eat basically ok but keep gaining weight! no diabetic but definitely have pcos. I’m also very sad with my body you could say dysphoric too bad I can’t get this extra help

[@crownjules]

I’m a Type 2 on Mounjaro and one of the biggest impacts it has had is that it has finally turned off the food noise in my brain that I’ve had my whole life. It’s like the antidepressants of weight loss. I can finally eat like a normal person instead of obsessing over food all day.

[@lisabenson7839]

I am on Mounjaro also, and was a successful research participant for Wegovy. My weight loss only happened because it turns off the food obsessed thoughts. I am glad you are finding it helpful also! I love being able to eat like a normal person myself!

[@akeames]

This sounds pretty awesome

[@YNsTout]

I still crave food even though I’m feeling some nausea side effects. It makes me not over eat for sure and I’m not quite craving sugar like the past but food. I eat very clean and exercise and I’m starting to really feel yuck. Hopefully things ease up. In the beginning I was fine.

[@lisabenson7839]

I struggled greatly with the going up in the dose. Like 7.5 mg and 12.5 mg caused extreme nausea. On 15 mg I have been fine. I also have found that moving the day after my shot is super important to cut back any yuck for me. I know we all have different reactions. I miss being able to eat the way I used to in terms of variety at dinner. I can only fit so much before the wall goes up. That is disappointing.

[@korridorr]

@@akeames i hope you dont mean that for a person without diabetes-

[@madisonwallace]

I have a diseased thyroid and pituitary. Having balanced hormones has been a constant, lifelong battle for me. I've been overweight or obese for a decade now. I started Wegovy 2 months ago under the advisement of my endocrinologist, and it has CHANGED MY LIFE.

[@dianego5479]

I have a non-toxic goiter and thyroid problem runs in my mom side, are you not scared that the ozempic will have a bad result in later time? Your endocrinologist approved it? Thank you

[@madisonwallace]

@@dianego5479 No, there is no evidence to support that fear at this time but plenty of evidence for the dangers of long term obesity. My endocrinologist is the one who suggested and prescribed it.

[@michellefury12345]

Madison really? Im super cautious about getting excited about ANYTHING that may finally work...ive dealt with hypo and hyper thyroid stuff (and other med stuff) and for years my doc has switched meds n doses...now he wants to do surgery...im shocked it may help

[@andrechimene6300]

@@madisonwallace isn’t it true that there is no evidence to support long-term side effects, such as thyroid cancer, because there are no long-term studies that have ever been done on this medication at this dosage. So you are a guinea pig it’s your risk good luck.👍

[@finlockheart8763]

I have a screwed thyroid too I live a really healthy lifestyle and cant loose weight Im finally gonna talk to my doctor about weight loss medication

[@TheblacksheepDuPont]

I will stick with speed

[@EffigyOfficial]

Love to see it

[@cherylhurst7093]

May cause a heart attack but you may be thin.

[@christinamclaughlin8784]

Lmfao

[@TheblacksheepDuPont]

@@cherylhurst7093 after 30 years if it was going to happen it would’ve

[@MarkMywords-cr4lj]

I will stick with weed

[@PotitaXD]

As a pharmacy intern (graduating this May!!) I’m so glad you touched on the “eat anything you want” myth. A lot of my patients say they’re having such terrible GI effects and feeling overfull, and it turns out no one told them that they have to eat slower and decrease their portion sizes.

[@heatherreilly6595]

I tried sexenda years ago and would vomit if I drank too much water due to delayed gastric emptying

[@LittlelMissApril]

Common sense???

[@louisezaros1616]

Cant eat normal. Like a gadtric bypasd.

[@fletcher0411]

You won't want to eat much. And eating fast will make you vomit. Coupled with life style changes it can be a helpful tool. The VA system is slow, I am using it to lose weight bc I can't fit in my prosthetic leg and 30 extra lbs isn't good for my few Remaining joints. If it hurts to be up and active I can't lose. But the VA needs to figure out why I constantly feel hungry and bloated and why despite no significant changes I gained 30 lbs in a year or more. But they don't consider me to be overweight. Well how is that measured? Bc I'm missing 20% of my body

[@kirstied4]

Why does someone need to told to stop eating when they’re full?😂 If you have patients like that, they don’t need this medication. They need to be getting the mental health help they need. Their relationship with food isn’t normal. Over eating is a of eating disorder. That needs to be addressed

[@callabeth258]

Thanks for telling the truth of this issue! As a pharmacist in Australia I’m so frustrated that this has gone on so long! We still have a waiting list a mile long!

[@willharris9362]

Yeah as an Australian pharmacy assistant I can’t keep count of how many conversations I have had with families of people with uncontrolled diabetes who have missed doses for six months and have ended up in hospital because of the shortage! The six doses max that come in a week definitely isn’t enough…

[@deanmeixner]

I know what you mean, I live in a small rural town in Victoria, pop of roughly 900, our pharmacy had been able to get sporadicly which kept me covered for a good few months, then none at all, am currently in Melbourne for a short break and a mate who is a pharmacist at a major hospital was able to get it for me, it really helps with my A1c, it went from 7.4 to 6 in just under 3 months. While not being able to get it, I upped my Galvumet from 500mg twice a day to 500mg three times a day and seemed to kept my A1c at a stable level. The one jab a week is so much easier than taking multiple pills per day, I also take Jardiance, I feel like a pill bottle some days.

[@CowCowTheCat]

I am one of those diabetics on a wait list a mile long. After being diagnosed with diabetes I struggled to find a medication that worked for me and for my body. Ozempic was the only medication that gave me a good balance and didn't leave me feeling horrendous. Thanks to shortages, I've not had access to Ozempic since October. My medications have been a juggling act just to keep me OK - my BSL readings are not where they should be and the side effects from medications make leaving home hard some days. My mother has ended up being insulin dependent thanks to the knock on effect of Trulicity shortages. The whole situation has been beyond frustrating.

[@Shado_wolf]

Yeah I'm on a waitlist, my prescription has been in with my chemist for 4 months 🫤 it's going to expire before I get any more so I'm going to have to go back to my GP and get a new prescription

[@martianmercury7]

I've been dealing with the effects of this in Australia too1 I have diagnosed epilpesy and the shortage of this has somehow created a shortage of my medication, and for 4 months I've been on a different brand.It's terrible and I can't wait for it to end.

[@natandessie]

Ozempic is something we always ask about before Endoscopy surgery (PRN Endoscopy nurse) I have tried to learn so much about this medication.

[@raksrulesaks]

I have had PCOS for 12 years… diagnosed when I was 11 and suffered with insulin resistance. Moreover, I suffer with weight retention. I tried dieting, exercise, everything. Nothing worked. I got on wegovy 6 weeks ago (after having to fight my insurance company for coverage for 6 months) and for the first time in 5 years, I’ve lost weight. I’m down 16 pounds and I am finally starting to feel confident in myself again. I’m using wegovy for my health, to treat an important issue from PCOS and it’s heartbreaking that these medications are being taken away from people like myself and those with type two diabetes and other metabolic issues for whom this medication can be a life changer! Please stop taking these drugs from people like us- you are hurting yourself and people who need it!

[@sonjawebster8000]

YESSSSS!!!!! Me too...Congratulations! I've lost 40lbs. ....I'm scheduled for this Tummy Tuck ive wanted and needed for soooo long, until now, their was no need...also some Lipo for shaping...I think I'll lost 15lbs with that.....All of side effects have subcided....all of my health issues were severe are now GONE!!?!!! ❤

[@gregariagirl]

I'm a registered dietitian. THANK YOU for everything in this video. Health isn't just weight or the number on the scale, but I have worked with several doctors who speak to patients like it is. Weight loss is affected by so many other factors including stress, poor sleep, certain medical conditions, medications. And thank you for addressing the risks of yo yo dieting.

[@zdalling7217]

I wish doctors would be able to give a referral for a dietician. I was told they could only do it for diabetes or something similar. I have to pay completely out of pocket if I wanted to see a dietician for basic health reasons,

[@KVMD]

Weight is a huge aspect of health

[@gregariagirl]

@@zdalling7217 I know, insurance does not value nutrition. Luckily, I work at a non profit clinic that doesn't charge for nutrition visits. It eliminates a huge barrier and patients get the answers and support they need.

[@Clem20033]

I went to see a dietician at the behest of my doctor. this is how the conversation started: Diatitian: so when you drink pop, do you drink diet or regular pop? Me: I don't drink pop. D: ok, when you eat snacks do you eat the less sugar candy or the less salted potato chips? Me: i don't eat those D: um..... then what do you eat? me: for snacks usually fruit, I do drink a lot of milk, vegetables, we don't eat out much so it's usually rice meat and vegetables all prepared at home. D: it's the Fruit and milk, you're eating to much of that you need to slow down on that. do you drink apple or orange juice? Me : I don't drink juice. this was NOT a good conversation. With her assumption that I eat "crappy food". this is how i've been treated by doctors, diatitians, etc. It was always about how I should take better care of myself. I have PCOS, PMDD and I walk with a crutch because I have an injury from when I was in the army. But according to all these professionals, I was just too lasy to put in the effort to lose weight. Until I went to see an andocrinologist who did take a look at my entire health situation and she did put me on ozempic and although the side effects where horrible at first, it has changed my life. I don,t advocate for people to go straight to medication to lose weight, but I think there is a LOT of education that needs to happen in the medical community about how to treat people with weight issues. Most importantly it's not because people are lazy or eat badly.

[@KVMD]

@@Clem20033 yes many dietitians and doctors don't do full assessment of diet , in my experience with my patients many issues ended up be portion sizes of 4 things: rice, bread, pasta and potatoes. But I am a big proponent of ozempic as well, we should use all the tools in our disposal to fight the fight.

[@austinclem5566]

I remember ozempic being advertised on TV for years and it literally says “not to be used as a weight loss medication” yet the company turns around and sells it as a weight loss drug😭

[@cindyhuang4876]

They wouldn't be selling it as a weight-loss drug if doctors weren't prescribing it as such. I blame the doctors and I worked in clinical medicine for 30 years.

[@glancycorner7425]

PROFITS at the cost of health.

[@johnyoung5377]

States and MM went after doctors for using ivermectin off label for c*vid use(generic no big $$$) even though other countries like England, Japan and India were using it. But it's ok when the drug in question is making buckets of money for the big Pharma political donors!

[@jeanettev.3603]

It was not approved for weightloss until recently

[@mandi3891]

It wasn't approved for weightloss, so obiviously they had to mention it shouldn't be used for weightloss. Once it's approved, only then can they start marketing. I live in EU and here it has been used for a long time, it's not like it's some brand new discovery.

[@ashlieh5412]

I started wegovy/semaglutide to help with my insulin resistance. People knew part of that was to lose weight. I have been so honest with people about it. You cannot eat your normal diet, portions, or on the same eating schedule. And it's not going to work for everyone. I appreciate this video so much. I'm sick of people thinking it's a miracle drug.

[@paprgl]

It's definitely work.

[@meganthebritishcatmom]

It's still taking a medication to fix a problem. You can heal insulin resistance through unclogging your insulin receptors by changing your diet. Medication is not always needed, but people would rather take it than to do the proper research.

[@ashlieh5412]

@meganhensel6468 not everyone's body will respond to the same treatments for the same medical conditions. This is why we have different medications, diet plans, therapy recommendations, and so on. Two women can have ovarian cancer, but require different treatment.

[@peggygriffiths2091]

Yeah, it hasn't been a miracle drug for me in the weight loss dept. Going on week 6 and I don't feel I've lost any weight even though I'm eating less. I guess if my A1C numbers are within range next labs, I should be happy. Agree with you too that you can't eat a "normal" diet. If I go over just a little at mealtime, it messes with my gut and I need to be home!

[@LaraSrour-cb7wr]

@@paprglof course it courses because the science and mechanisms of action for the drug are there. But the problem is WHO is it working for. I think now we are at the place where shortages are hurting people who need it most unfortunately. Hopefully that gets resolved

[@Amber.97]

I was affected by this. I was originally on Trulicity and I had to go months without Trulicity because of the shortage and as a result my a1c shot back up to a dangerous level. I was back at square one. My doctor and I tried to see if I can switch on over to ozempic since we couldn’t find Trulicity anywhere but that was also shocker not available anywhere. In the meantime my doctor gave me two Trulicity samples that wasn’t even my normal dose because of the shortage. I felt just at a loss and so sad because I couldn’t get a medication I so desperately need because so many people who don’t necessarily need it were being prescribed it.

[@chandlermack9110]

Depending on what state you live in, compounding pharmacies have been making semaglutide for a while maybe give that a try

[@jamiep9694]

As a person on Semaglutide with a doctor who focuses on nutrition and working out regularly it annoys me that people think those of us are all uninformed....there are always going to be out there who want a quick fix and will misuse products.

[@alexdgod1106]

Can I ask the reason why you opted into taking semaglutide? The price looks insanely expensive I am wondering what led you to choose this instead of using an alternative appetite suppresant or using a calorie counter (cronometer,fitnesspal,) to manage your calorie intake.

[@michelegindt7926]

Thank you. I am Semagultide due to severe hypothyroidism. My metabolism is basically non existent. Even on Levothyroxine, healthy diet and exercise I stagnated and my body would not lose weight further and I do not want any of the side effects that come with increased weight including diabetes itself. Responsible doctors should not be prescribing this medication for the Regina's George's who are healthy weights and just "wanna lose 3 pounds"....that's not what it's intended for.

[@alexdgod1106]

@@michelegindt7926 I very much appreciate you explaining your situation, I personally don't suffer from anything and just got a more sedentary lifestyle after highschool and started ordering out more than I should've personally calories management has kept me in check

[@tamn9446]

You can take Semaglutide if you have thyroid issues?

[@MHSMagicLuver]

@@tamn9446 yes. You don’t want to take it if you or a close family member has had medullary thyroid cancer. It’s a very very rare form of thyroid cancer. You can still take it if you have thyroid issues as long as it’s not that cancer.

[@rino11221]

I was borderline diabetic. I also had non alcoholic fatty liver disease. I never felt full when I was eating. I started to take ozempric and it has helped me feel full from eating. I’ve done this in conjunction with a lifestyle change of Mediterranean lifestyle. Taking the medication alone won’t solve everything

[@spookyghostwriter3110]

As someone who is taking ozempric, have diabetes (though I have a strong family history in that) and yes, having Fatty Liver, how do you take your shots exactly?

[@rino11221]

@@spookyghostwriter3110 I take the weekly shot. Started with dr.s recommendation and increased it after one month.

[@irenehurtig266]

What is borderline diabetic ?

[@Razmoudah]

@@irenehurtig266 By my understanding it means that they may be showing some signs of diabetes, but they are extremely mild, as in could probably be effectively handled with diet and exercise, as they aren't consistent in testing. Of course, pair that with a secondary condition that causes you to have problems feeling full and that could easily turn into full-on diabetes, so I'd say they are very solidly in the strike zone of whom the medicine was meant to help.

[@emmamemma4162]

@@irenehurtig266 It means their blood sugars are higher than normal but not quite in the diabetic range. It is usually called pre-diabetes.

[@geebee150011]

I have lymphedema vascular disease and the doctor suggested I use a Ozempic and I am not kidding. I have been in agony pain for six years since I’m taking a Ozempic my pain and swelling went down and of course I’m doing all the diet and exercise and. It’s a life changer.

[@christinewatson77]

Love, love, love your perspective that health is not all about the scale. 100% true. As an ED recoverer I wish all doctors took this truth on board.

[@jodiecarlson6955]

It's extremely frustrating as a nurse with multiple patients on Ozempic, and how hard it has been to find lately!

[@chloeconger]

People can get semaglutide for 200 a month on Henry meds

[@royw-g3120]

That is because of the U.S. healthcare system where pts shop around between doctors until they get one who will prescribe what they want. If rich they can get nearly anything, look at M. Jackson using a full on theatre anaesthetic just to get to sleep. Would never happen in Europe.

[@Ghost11235813]

I actually had to go cold turkey a month due to the shortage. I eventually found my dosage (2mg) and just grabbed it without worrying about titrating because the low dosages were even rarer from what I heard. I ended up throwing up two days straight after the first shot. I have no sympathy for people buying this from resellers on the street to lose a few pounds.

[@Mannymoco239]

You should direct that anger at your legal system that allows companies to patent life saving drugs to where generic versions can’t be manufactured

[@royw-g3120]

@@Mannymoco239 they have the same system jn Europe (N.N. is a European company) and these shortages do not happen as pharma/ medical complex does not behave like the wild west! TV ads for Rx drugs is madness.

[@michellecoleman5577]

Thank you for spreading truth. As someone who needs these medications for diabetes, I can't express how disgusted I am on so many levels. I learned of this trend before it blew up so much on ticktock, because our neighbor and her friends found a doctor in our area who will just hand these out to anyone who pays him his price. No discussion of side effects or their individual health or monitoring. I wish I could do something about this.

[@mm-ln9sw]

you could anonymously tip off the police because that’s literally illegal 😅

[@OldSchoolLPsGames]

You could look up how to report someone to your state medical board. That is highly unethical, and they'd likely face consequences for it.

[@brissygirl4997]

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm type 2 diabetic and after being on Ozempic for over a year suddenly I couldn't get it anymore! I've been in hospital for the last 2 weeks and my Dr's have started me back on Ozempic but I'm worried about being able to get it from my regular pharmacy when I get home from hospital!

[@sshimmy2258]

@@mm-ln9sw not illegal. Doctors can prescribe off label as they see fit to their patients

[@TB-rx1ue]

@@brissygirl4997 not sure why your diabetes is somehow more life threatening than someone who is obese but ok…

[@lindaeasley5606]

Cases of stomach paralysis are starting to be reported as well as other side effects with this drug in use as a weight loss aid

[@MonCalderone]

I love this line "weight is not the sole determination of one's health", THANK YOU!

[@oliver7011]

And you’ll be happy to know, proper diet is required before getting prescribed and paid for by insurance.

[@whoswho2215]

Yet it is a big one. It is not an excuse nor an enforcement to be fat. Simple.

[@NadiaSeesIt]

​@@whoswho2215thank you

[@myname-mz3lo]

not the sole doesnt mean it isnt one .

[@julin8597]

For Gods sake, let the comment be

[@KaraTheGirlie]

Hey Mike, you're awesome and I'm glad we have a professional like you to combat misinformation! Keep it up, you're an inspiration to us all!

[@macking7108]

He’s way better than my Doctor

[@OGimouse1]

I'd love to know if any of the "influencers" pushing the Ozempic were COVID deniers and/or against the vaccines. I'm willing to bet a significant amount of money it's more of an oval than a diagram

[@anifizzamv123]

i dont know why people use this i mean if you are morbidly obese it make sense but why all

[@JustLIkerapunzel]

@@anifizzamv123 You said it yourself. It is prescribed usually off label for people with a BMI of 35+ which is morbly obese and puts people on a high risk to develop diabetes 2. So saying someone shouldn't get it prescribed cause they didn't wait for their bloodsuggar to first become bad enough to become a diabetic (which is not reversable contrary to some peoples beliefs) is just unethical imo. There are other medicatons that help diabetic patients to manage their bloodsuggar other than insulin and they can still just like other obese patients learn about nutrition and add some sport. Truth of the mather is that most diabetic 2 patients are extremely obese to the point that they would not have to starve to lose fat and therefore become healthier. They simply would have to switch to diet sodas and water and do simple sustainable changes like eating popcorn instead of chips etc. to still feel satiated

[@MaiyaMia1]

@@JustLIkerapunzel thank you! No idea why ppl aren’t understanding this!

[@evelynadamski209]

Thank you for this! As a pharmacist, it was hard seeing diabetic patients struggle to get the medication while others were just using it to lose weight. A lot of insurances started requiring a diagnosis of diabetes to cover it which started to help but it was already during the shortage. I had to turn away a lot of people who tried to get the medication without being diabetic. I also had some doctors prescribe wegovy or ozempic and try to start a patient at 1mg. It was ridiculous.

[@AllegraHayward]

Can you legally turn people away if they have a script?

[@josephdahdouh2725]

@@AllegraHayward I think it is fair to do so in the case of shortages. Maybe it's not approved legally, but it's definitely the right step to battling nonsense.

[@AllegraHayward]

@@josephdahdouh2725 sounds like it would put one's job at risk

[@evelynadamski209]

@@AllegraHayward good question. In all the cases I had, it was when insurances were requiring the diagnosis. I could tell that these patients used to get the medication covered but the covered stopped and so they were also trying to use manufacturer coupons to get around insurance but the coupons were also requiring the diagnosis so the medication wasn't covered and they cost over $1000 out of pocket which no one was willing to pay. Most scripts I receive are electronic so I can see the diagnosis but if it was missing, I'd tell the patient I'd have to call the doctor for a diagnosis to see if it's covered. So typically they just said "nevermind" and left.

[@noahl984]

@@j_ade_wow how to be misinformed, you don’t always have diabetes bc you’re overweight pls go back to school you shouldn’t have stopped at 10 yo

[@petertran8348]

EMT here!! Recently had a patient who wasn’t feeling well due to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. This person was telling me that she was using ozempic just for weight loss and the side effects took a huge toll on her, so we had to take her to the hospital. Sad to see that a platform like TikTok is promoting misinformed medical advice that’s causing a medical shortage to the patients that ACTUALLY needs it for their conditions. It’s also hurts to see people willing to go through extreme lengths when weight loss is something that’s in our control. We can all agree that we want to be in shape, but taking just weight loss meds is not the solution.

[@midnightlightthevamp]

I agree that it's within our control, but I don't see a problem with prescribing it for large amounts of weight loss. I've just gone on it and I have about 180lbs to lose (if not more!) and even thought it's been just a week, I think it's the first time in my life that I haven't been thinking about food nonstop. I can eat a normal meal and feel full, whereas I used to have to eat at least double portions of anything to feel full. It's not a miracle drug, you still have to have a balanced, healthy diet, exercise, sleep, etc, but it's a huge help.

[@petertran8348]

@@midnightlightthevamp glad you’re doing well with it and at least you’re on track maintaining your health :). The thing is, if people are using this medication for weight loss w/o exercising and dieting, that should be concerning. Especially IF they’re overusing the recommended dose prescribed by your doctor and eating an unhealthy amount of food.

[@jmc3893]

I think prescribing a medication not designed for weight loss off label and causing a shortage isn't quite right. But overweight people get judged all the time, now there is a medication that works and people take it and you still get judged. Go figure. More often than not obesity is a symptom rather than a root cause and I wish medicals started treating it as such. Until then people will keep reaching out for anything that could help them

[@PureChaos]

I think the biggest issue is that doctors are starting people out on big doses of the semaglutides, so it throws the whole system way out of whack. Instead of starting someone on 0.5mg a week for 1 to 3 months, they just give them 1mg to 2mg doses per week. That can cause all sorts of gastrointestinal issues like your patient was experiencing. Doctors that prescribe this to people need to make the patient understand that this drug is not a quick weight loss thing where you take it for a couple weeks or a month to lose 10 to 15 pounds for an event, but it is a long term medication that needs to gradually increase as your body adapts to its effects. I take Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and it really is a game changer, but my doctor started me on the lowest dose and when I went to a higher dose, I had issues, so he reduced it back down. If he had just started me out on 5mg or 10mg, I would most likely have had severe issues like your patient did, if not worse like diabetic hypoglycemic coma.

[@soybeanokra]

@@midnightlightthevamp yeah but it sounds like you have symptoms of disordered eating. you shouldn’t be thinking about food nonstop, and that’s something to deal with in therapy, not with medication (or at least in conjunction)

[@SilverAscension]

There was a news media here on KZbin that didn't even go to a doctor they asked for online.Great Video.

[@erincookson7097]

Thank you for speaking about this. I’m on Ozempic for diabetes and it has been so incredibly effective in lowering my A1c. The shortage has been incredibly frustrating because I finally had a medication that worked and for a little while had a hard time getting it because of it being trendy for weight loss.

[@empoweredwsusie]

Im so sorry your experiencing this, my husband really wants to try this for his diabetes but obviously his dr won’t prescribe it because of the shortage 😢

[@gypsydeoriginal366]

I’m type 2 diabetic and this sucks. It helped me control my A1C.

[@empoweredwsusie]

@@gypsydeoriginal366 i agree it sucks

[@mickthemisfit7975]

@@empoweredwsusie 😟I hope he would eventually be able to use it.

[@mickthemisfit7975]

I've been on Ozempic for a few months. I had a recent endo appointment and I was shocked at my a1c. I was a 5.7!! That's the lowest I ever got it. Although I don't plan on being on it long term. I'm type 1. I'm thinking of instead of having the Ozempic I might go with different option I was suggested which was double strength humalog for my pump...though would mean I have to get all the settings changed.

[@oceanskater227]

Thank you for advocating and saying that weight is not everything. I am constantly getting told by my parents that I’m “too heavy” for my size- even though I eat a pretty balanced diet, am exercising, and taking meds for my mental health. I feel comfortable for where I am right now, but somehow I’m “too heavy” compared to others.

[@KVMD]

I di not know your weight but in general, being overweight is a contributing factor to many chronic medical conditions ; you being comfortable with your weight is irrelevant to evidence-based medical consequences of being over-weight; sorry but some harsh truth is sometimes needed.

[@mukulhariharan4715]

@@KVMD it depends on if she’s obese or not, if she’s in a healthy bmi, (I’m guessing she doesn’t lift) weight shouldn’t be her main concern. But it does help to be in a healthy bf% if she is a bit chubby.

[@KTFRabbit]

@@KVMD She's Asian. She could be a size 2 & other family members would still bother her about her weight.

[@KVMD]

@@KTFRabbit yes that is a possibility

[@mukulhariharan4715]

@@KTFRabbit yeah so most likely it’s a problem with the parents

[@rhifunke6664]

I appreciate your outlook on weight/ weight loss. I’m a 36 yr old woman, 3 kids under my belt, high anxiety, ADHD, depression, sleep apnea and my CPAP is continuously giving me sh**. I’ve also been tested for any thyroid issues more times than I can count but nothing seems to be amiss. Weight loss has been a struggle since I had my kiddos. It’s been rough.

[@BeckRed]

Have you tried carnivore? It seems to work really well for people with your symptoms, including the mental ones.

[@genxx2724]

Under your belt means an accomplishment. I think you mean you have children underfoot.

[@NadiaSeesIt]

​@@genxx2724having children is an accomplishment

[@NadiaSeesIt]

Have you seen an RD? It's important to calculate your TDEE, get an accurate fitness watch, and count your calories accurately. The ONLY way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume, period. 500 burned more than eaten each day to lose a pound a week, don't forget to count cooking oil and drinks

[@gallahant]

My mother in law took these injections for ~6 months. She became so skinny and lost so much muscle mass that she cant perform simple tasks in the house. It is an epidemic in my country, because most women see it as a miracle drug and are abusing it. Ofc doctors are to blame for prescribing it so easy.

[@ImEdibleCandle]

It’s suggested to eat right and exercises. Not just take the drug as stated in this video

[@ykonratev]

Right it's the doctors fault she's braindead and thinks she had a miracle drug lol. Maybe take some responsibility stop making excuses for bad behaviour

[@nouton7432]

Eat high protein and exercise lift weight

[@patriciak6503]

Thank you! I am an endocrine nurse and this is hitting us hard. We spend so much of our day hunting down this medication for our patients who really need this for their diabetes.

[@juliehanson8976]

I’m chronically ill and overweight, I live in the Uk. I’m seeing professional weight management and was told I could be put on the waiting list for a drug like this. After lost of thought I decided not to. I can’t imagine what this would do to my body ,let alone a healthy person. So I’m taking it slow with diet changes and slowly making an effort to move the best I can. Thank you for giving your perspective on this

[@handmaidmd]

❤ You can do it! Prayers for continued strength and success!

[@juliehanson8976]

@@handmaidmd thank you

[@mikedanielespeja6128]

Brah, keep it up. Me mum's done changed her diet and it helped her a lot. Although it was difficult.

[@juliehanson8976]

@@mikedanielespeja6128 thank you

[@rogertidd5220]

lost 25 percent of my body weight through low carb and TRE/intermittent fasting with improvements in blood sugar levels. No Drugs!!!

[@onemancinema4642]

Thank you for being so precise and open with your descriptions of this medicine. It's important to get rid of the misinformation.

[@tonimonti5195]

Thank you so much. The over-eating info was very helpful!

[@Sassysakura1]

I have insulin resistance PCOS and I take ozempic to help keep my insulin in check. It’s been so hard to find and I’ve been having to save my pens so I can use every single drop cause I don’t know when I can get my meds again! Thanks for speaking out about this!

[@ma9756140]

I have the sane things too, do you know how exactly this helps for these conditions? Thanks

[@Sassysakura1]

@@ma9756140 hey! Ozempic helps keep my blood sugar level! So when I eat food, my body doesn’t make too much insulin as a result of the sugar! I am going to start limiting processed foods more, so that will further help keep my blood sugar stable. I also have relative hypoglycemia so randomly my insulin production will spike, causing my blood sugar to plummet. Luckily I have a Service Dog (in training) who helps me with that.

[@ma9756140]

@@Sassysakura1 Thank you so much for your reply, it really helps.

[@alisalavine1052]

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2006 before this class of medication was available. There were two commonly prescribed drugs that were used to treat the syndrome: metformin and spironolactone. I was unable to take metformin and put on the other med instead. Neither of these drugs are particularly good at treating PCOS and as a result, by 2011 I became an insulin dependent, T2 diabetic with fairly advanced metabolic syndrome. And while I've been a well controlled diabetic since my diagnosis, I wish these drugs would have been available for me. I'm now on an older version of semaglutide and my A1C has never been this low: 5.9! I'm also no longer on insulin. So I feel for you. Maybe your doctor could prescribe this slightly older drug for you to use when you can't get ozempic? It's called Victoza. I hope this helps give you another option.

[@stephjuhler999]

I reversed PCOS with ketovore

[@PandezPanda]

As a pharmacist AND as someone type 2 and on this med, the run on this med is so aggravating... thanks for spreading the important real info Dr M!

[@rolandburks]

Thank you so much, Dr. Mike! This is well thought out and very informative! 🙏❤️💯😎

[@hollywalker3726]

My mother has a prescription for Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes. Her pharmacy had trouble filling her prescription so she had to go without for a couple weeks until she went to a different pharmacy.

[@Tintinstan7678]

As a type 1 diabetic, thank you Mike! I don’t use Ozempic,but I know fellow diabetics who do! This topic makes me so frustrated and I’m glad you talked about it

[@TheShellmer278]

My dad, who needs it for his diabetes, has been unable to get his prescription for 3 months now because it's "sold out" at his pharmacy. It's disgusting.

[@TheGBSI]

Thank you! This was perfect timing for me, because I was just given a prescription for Ozempic. This has been a huge worry in my life lately, as I have heart failure and kidney and lung failure. I can't afford to damage them more than they are. My doctor didn't seem to be concerned about that, but that seems odd too.

[@midnull6009]

it takes TIME to get to that level of your health...was there any point in your lifestyle where you were like "maybe I should stop doing what I'm doing cuz it's killing me"? They're probably not concerned cuz you weren't concerned when they were giving you advise about your lifestyle.

[@dj3393]

6:15. I agree because there is so much shortage and diabetics like me are having a hard time.

[@gottis4155]

I'm on Ozempic ( Type 2 Diabetes) and let me tell you that the shortage is a thing even in Sweden so much that my doctor had to prescribe me Victoza instead. It's so FRUSTRATING

[@colonelmomo666]

And here I thought this madness was only happening in the US...

[@kgal1298]

It's weird how it varies country to country because I know some people easily getting in Canada. I just think it's odd Euro is short since Novo is based out of Denmark.

[@natalievancouver8188]

@@colonelmomo666 there’s a world wide shortage. My friend in Austrailia said there’s not a single dose available in the whole country. So you can imagine how frustrated patients, doctors and pharmacist are! *** Also this was approx a month a go so the situation might be better now( I doubt it though)

[@nftbandit9645]

Question though, isn't the bigger problem the fact that there is NOT enough being made? Other people are taking it and are benefitting from it. It's not their fault that there isn't enough to go around for everyone. I am sure there are some people who are not taking it appropriately but that's not everyone.

[@jlw32180]

At least you're in a country that isn't going to let you go bankrupt because you get sick or become disabled. 😓

[@EvilLittleCar]

My doctor prescribed me Ozempic for the medical reasons you mentioned (with some other typical medications for my condition). The main thing it did for me was free me of being ruled by my constant thoughts of binging or wanting the next meal or eating until I felt like I would burst just to feel full. I couldn't fathom the idea that someone would be happy with a piece of toast with butter and tea for breakfast. Now I feel like I'm free from an addiction. I still have some mental things to work on, but this helps. (My numbers from my lab results have also improved significantly thanks to my doctor's directions!) It's sad that people are treating it like a miracle weight loss drug, and it's not.

[@lindseycerda3528]

I was just prescribed wegovy for medical reasons as well and it’s really helped me prevent binging. The only problem is my doctor also wants me to eat three meals a day and that almost seems impossible now because I am forgetting to eat. Which I never did before, I would have food on my mind all the time and now not so much. It’s a balance I have to keep working on mentally and physically but it really is a breakthrough for me.

[@jenniferscott1913]

Same here- but with Mounjaro.

[@makenziesharp]

@@jenniferscott1913 same for me

[@meowverwhelmed1373]

​@@lindseycerda3528 I have had to set alarms to remind me to eat.

[@kaneki1056]

@@Ali-pb6jb they clearly mentioned in the beginning of their comment that their doctor prescribed it for medical conditions described in the video and an added effect of taking the medication is helping them with binge eating. they didn't take ozempic for binge eating, they took it for other reasons and it *also* helped with binge eating

[@sambrandt3]

I’m diabetic and have been on ozempic for a few years, this is an insult to the fact that every month I go through bs to find it. So much do as going to 7 pharmacies in a day to get my refill

[@BB-wm4ti]

How much does it cost you? There are some compounding pharmacies online selling 5MG for 120 bucks. That is where I get it. I don't even mess with this doctor/ Get the script or not BS.

[@jh-mp8so]

Obesity is not benign. How are you more deserving of the medication than others? Honestly.....

[@pharmdiddy5120]

Yes!! All of this! Great review, thorough yet concise and in plain language :))

[@courtonabudget]

This ridiculousness reminds me of the current Adderall shortage because people who don’t have ADHD are seeking this diagnosis simply because they want to focus better. Both really upset me. If you could cover the misuses of adderall that’d be awesome.

[@ilonafleischer924]

Not to mention that all the people who abuse ADHD medications are the reason that there are so many restrictions in place that mean you have to jump through hoops to get ADHD medication...which is especially hard for people with ADHD, i.e. PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY NEED THIS MEDICATION. If you don't have ADHD, stick to caffeine.

[@sasphotography0119]

M sister is struggling because she can’t get her adderal. It’s ridiculous!

[@elizabethwilson117]

adderall is also being proven to help with dysautonomia-related brain fog and fatigue. i get prescribed incredibly low doses and still have an incredibly hard time getting it because of the shortage. i don’t just “want to focus” i want to stay awake for longer than six hours at a time. but because of people getting it for no reason i’m treated like a junkie. it’s just bad all around.

[@courtonabudget]

@@elizabethwilson117 not talking about those who actually need it, including non-ADHD adderall patients. I’m talking about those who are seeking something akin to performance enhancers when they don’t need them

[@josephdahdouh2725]

I agree. My cousin was born with severe ADHD, and they keep on switching up his medications due to shortages and demand is high, so it's even more expensive to purchase

[@Annoyyo7]

Hiii, my friend is a therapist, and he's told me that people with eating disorders are suffering a lot because of this, well anorexics are known to cut down their appetite, and well this perfectly allows them to, I hope you raise awareness about this more, so many people are being affected by this :')

[@rmbouc]

I'm seeing a lot of comments with those prescribed with Ozempic for weight loss forgetting to eat and not feeling hungry. As someone who has come out on the other side of disordered eating, it's alarming seeing that.

[@aftonbernard4703]

I know what you’re saying but binge eating is disordered eating as well. And this helps immensely with that!!!!

[@tinavanderwesthuizen1529]

It scared me so much when I started my treatment with Ozempic. I had and still do some days have bad side effects, my doctor really took care of me starting with small dose and increasing as should. But I was so sick week one I ended up in Hospital with gastritis and for 5 weeks after that I vomited almost every time I ate, and I ate very little. I do not know what it feels like having bulimia, and I am so sorry for those that suffer from the disease, but the vomiting after every meal had me so worried. The side effects can be very dangerous if not used responsible and with the right help from your Doctor.

[@kenzibicarbonate2607]

I saw a comment about binge eating disorder. I guess this drug would help with patient’s with that because you say it delays gastric emptying so it would cause GI upset if they binge eat and deter them from doing so? What do you think?

[@aftonbernard4703]

@@kenzibicarbonate2607 definitely causes gastric upset if a binge occurs particularly on the higher dose.

[@juliemyers4012]

With all the information out there I think this is one of the most informative videos

[@gabrielacastro1042]

❤ your channel Dr Mike …useful and informative

[@OneOfTheBiebers]

Thank you for making this video! I suffered a traumatic brain injury 13 years ago that caused me to more than doubled my body weight in 4 months (roughly gaining a pound a day.) Nothing I did (diet or exercise) would help me lose the weight or stop it from coming on. I finally quit gaining weight, but at 24 years old I weighed 252 lbs and was facing diabetes as a real possibility. I was put on Mounjaro and it changed everything. The shots made me extremely sick for the first 3 weeks, but after 6 months I’ve managed to dramatically lower my A1C, improve my fatty liver, lose 50 lbs so far (between the medication, Vyvanse for my ADHD, eating healthy, and working out 5 days a week) and I am no longer considered pre-diabetic. It changed and saved my life, but it’s becoming more and more difficult to fill my script because of shortages. Please, don’t run to your doctor to prescribe this if you don’t NEED this medication. Sometimes I have to skip a week or more because the medication is unavailable because it can “magically” help people lose a few pounds.

[@rachelminneapolis]

Notice how she said she was facing the possibility of diabetes if she *didn’t* do something about it? People are using this drug proactively and are being demonized for it. Do people not understand how diabetes works? Do they not realize the vast majority of people with diabetes got it as a result of poor lifestyle choices? This video and these comments are not helpful to a healthier America.

[@malloryoates8580]

same here! i'm now on Mounjaro and with diet and exercise with this injection, I am slowly getting to healthier weight. I'm hoping my brother can get it because he is morbidly obese and they can't do bariatric surgery for him until he gets down to 300 pounds. Truly scared for him

[@max3eey]

Amphetamines are usually the answer

[@d0nn132]

Thank you for this! My dad is in his 70s and needs it for his diabetes. The idea that a Tiktok trend could lead to extreme shortages both angers and scares me :(

[@Suelabrie]

I’m a 55 y/o female. I’m heavier now than ever. (165 lbs). I have always exercised and eat moderately well. No health issues other than my weight. My MD prescribed Weygovy. I took one dose. Had horrible nausea for 10 days. All set with that. I upped my walking and tweaked my diet a little. Lost about 10 lbs. Feeling pretty good and will not bother with that again. 😮

[@lf9341]

I HAVE NEVER Never OVERWEIGHT UNTIL MENOPAUSE. WTH? I eat around 1300 calories and walk 2 hours where before I ate 2000 and walked 1 hour. Starving all the time and now I am 40 lbs over in 5 years. (5 lbs a year). Please tell me where you were able to get this!

[@weslierossmal1747]

@@lf9341 you’re under-eating. Your body is in starvation mode and is holding on to your calories. You slowed down your metabolism with excessive calorie cuts and over exercise

[@emilyimages3080]

Thats how the first dose is, it goes away after a while

[@joeking433]

Exercise defeats weight loss. Exercise is why everyone is so obese these days.

[@NadiaSeesIt]

Good for you!! That's exactly how it should be done

[@JustinKenward]

Thanks for the info. Today after talking to my doctor and after spending a number of years trying to get my blood sugar under control, he decided to try going down this road. I'm really hoping it works as this has been a hard fought journey trying so many things that just don't seem to work. I didn't ask for it. As I've never heard of it. But I'm going to give it a go.

[@stephgarcia3320]

I was placed on ozempic due to PCOS and insulin resistance. ozempic has been the only thing that has helped me. I finally found a Dr. Who didn’t Gaslight me about having pcos and someone who didn’t just want to put me on birth control . It’s annoying how people are being prescribed for solely weight loss.

[@fatpinkteddy]

I have pcos and want to try it coz since been diagnosed I have put on 3 stone

[@oliver7011]

So we should get weight loss surgery, please be pro choice for peoples bodies.

[@bloodsports94]

@@fatpinkteddy STOP EATING SO MUCH

[@LoveYourself-my9nz]

@@bloodsports94 and how do you know that she is overeating?

[@JKBelle]

@@bloodsports94 do you even know what PCOS is???! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@AMurph97]

I've been on a weight loss journey since 2018, and have lost 60 lbs so far. When I talked to my doctor last week about my weight loss plateau, she offered to prescribe me ozempic. I was crushed. It felt so discouraging that she was basically saying I can't do it, use a drug instead. My blood tests are all fine, there is no reasonable concern or valid reason for me to actually use this drug. So sad

[@Truth_Seeker1]

Ask for orlistat (Xenical, Alli). It lowers the amount of fat from food you eat. You will get oily poo lol.

[@donnymiddlebrook]

Why? It actually helps with weight loss.

[@Style_224]

​@@donnymiddlebrook yeah but here the thing not everyone need that the issue

[@theroadrunner6880]

Idk why people are crushed when they hear a drug being prescribed. You don't have to stay on it long term, you can just use it temporarily and think of it as getting the star in Mario Kart. Sure you'll get a boost, but then you can just chill out once you're up in the lead.

[@donnymiddlebrook]

@@Style_224 If you hit a plateau then why not use something for a short time to help you get back to regular weight loss.

[@feliciamarie6811]

I work in a pharmacy and I just wanted to add that these medications aren’t normally covered by insurance if they’re intended only for weight loss 😬

[@SunShineOS-20]

Yeah. I worked on a callcenter for an Insurance Company. I got a lot of calls checking id their authorization is approved for this meds. All my call got Denial for that, because it's actually not medically necessary. It should show on their profile that they have diabetes for their insurance to cover it.

[@De_Los_Her]

Thank you for this important information. You're the best! 😊

[@ryanjones7202]

As a Registered Dietitian and practicing APC it means alot that there are doctors like you that say to go see a professional on nutrition for nutrition related issues! You'd be surprised how many doctors try to do it all themselves cause they think they know it all. I appreciate you!

[@linnaealmgren295]

I'm honestly quite upset by this craze. My mom is a type 2 diabetic, and she has STRUGGLED to find Ozempic even before this started happening (she finally found a minimum supply at a pharmacy 2 hours away from where she lived the first time it was on short-order). Some people NEED it

[@Draymorden]

I am always confused as to why we blame those needing a drug to help them and not the supplier who grossly underestimated the demand for a weight loss drug.

[@littlenooboocreates]

@@Draymorden because it was not meant to be a weight loss drug, it was meant to be a drug for diabetics.

[@Draymorden]

@@littlenooboocreates drugs are drugs. Rarely do they ever effect help with just one thing. Semaglutide suppresses appetite, making it a very useful drug to help people who are obese, especially since many of them will develop diabetes without intervention. Just because a drug is approved for a specific condition does not mean it doesn't work for other conditions. And when it comes down to it, why is a diabetics health more important than an obese person's health? And I say that as a diabetic myself.

[@jlw32180]

Meds are prescribed off label ALL of the time. I have a cousin who takes a heart med for anxiety. People seem to be mad only about this one. Should he stop that, too? Blame the manufacturer.

[@lyndagabriel6539]

I'm very glad that this video is out there, and that so many have viewed it. As someone with a lifetime career in drug regulation, every time I hear about a new "weight loss" drug I think, oh no... this will get misused and so many will grab it without proper understanding. Thank you for helping people understand.

[@Arosie91]

Thank You Dr. Mike! I have been a Diabetic for 16 years! My friend told me he was taking the medication. I told him that was pushed for Diabetics at first, now it’s for weight loss. He told me his doctor just prescribed it without giving more options. I told him to go back and ask for a Nutritionist first to start that way. Being on medication half my life, I told him this wasn’t the lifestyle to get used it. Thank you for being honest about it.

[@adamlivesay1973]

This is the kind of content I subscribed for. A doctor that treats medicine like the science it is instead of encouraging the public be allowed to remain uneducated about matters of medicine, and teaches us to treat medicine the same. It's all a case by case basis, based on what the patient wants vs what is actually healthy for the patient. And in cases of misusing medicine, the vast majority of the time it ends up having undesired if not completely unforseen consequences. Your life is important. Don't throw it away being wreckless on an internet fad.

[@ginalahue8694]

Doctor Mike...thank you for doing the research and speaking up on this! I was on Ozempic for weight loss for a couple of months last year (maybe four at the most). I ate normal portions, never overate, and even refused snacks on some days. The results I got was zero change. My PC Doctor just looked at everything and just said, "You're done with this med" and he took me off of this med. Thank you for your diligence in looking into everything. I think with this information, you might be able to change a few lives from your standpoints. Keep up the excellent work! 👍😃🐶❤

[@daivdormaza1987]

Thank you for informing the public Dr. Mike a lot of respect for you!

[@acsw]

I see lots of pharmacists & pharmacy techs like myself in the comments who are glad you're speaking about this! We went months without getting ANY in stock, couldn't order it, & had diabetic patients who were having to return to using drugs that just were not effective for them out of sheer necessity. That along with other shortages, like antibiotics & ADHD meds, were terrifying for the patients who really need them. & we had to start being selective about who was getting the meds to make sure the patients who really needed them got them first. The difference tho, is that this shortage was caused by people who didn't actually need the meds taking them. I liked the comment from someone who pointed out they magically became more available after the new year in time for New Year's resolutions! I hadn't thought about that.

[@rustylee1836]

Why would it become more available at the time when people are trying to lose weight, I'd have thought that's when the shortage would become worse. I don't know that this video is a good idea though, many of us don't social media and only became aware of this miracle appetite suppressant from this video. I expect more people to be looking for it now.

[@rachael4345]

I'd be more willing to bet on Jan 1 insurance changes requiring of ozempric to have a diabetes diagnosis.

[@Nitro9n]

I’m on stimulant treatment for ADHD and the last few months have been awful due to the shortages. Every month it takes me over a week to get a refill, I’ve had to switch meds multiple times because of what was in stock first. The withdrawal is terrible when you’ve taken it daily for a long period. My mind is foggy all day and I can hardly keep my eyes open.

[@Austengirl89]

I've been on ozempic for a month and a half now. But here's my story: I don't have diabetes but it does run in my family on both sides. My bmi was 40. I have cerebral palsy and likely MS (this was on a recent MRI and I have to go to a neurologist). With my physical situation I risky overuse injuries from exercise. I experienced that last year when I started using a stationary bike thinking it would be a low impact solution. Now I'm in occupational therapy to help me regain balance and coordination. I'm also intermittent fasting. I know ozempic wasn't "meant" form me but it has helped me lose almost 30 lbs. I want to lose more and I know it'll help me long term.

[@alisalavine1052]

I'm totally okay with this. As a diabetic who is on an older version of Ozempic, it's called Victoza, it makes me so angry when a diabetic can't get their medicine because some star wants to fit into a 2 instead of a 4. But for you being high risk for diabetes and that you already have a significant disease to deal with that carrying extra weight is dangerous, this drug is ideal for you. Best of luck to you.❤

[@clueless_cutie]

@@alisalavine1052 I agree. Austengirl is an example of someone whose risk/benefit ratio says they should take this medication off label as it clearly would help them steer away from a worse medical outcome. I think this is like the 80s stimulant based weight loss drugs. Stimulants are beneficial in low doses for ADHD and narcolepsy, but pounding stimulants to shave off those last few pounds is just asking for a heart attack or stroke. Quick fix weight loss should be called what it is: abuse of a drug. It sounds harsh, but just think about it. The people who ABUSE diuretics to the point they're bowels stop functioning properly are doing it as a quick fix to their weight loss. Granted, the abuse of a drug doesn't mean they don't have a health issue that needs treatment. EDs are very serious and deserve treatment with empathy, but it's still drug abuse. Unfortunately, the for profit pharmaceutical companies are going to jump through every hoop possible to continue to supply and profit off of these people who seek to abuse their product because hey, it's money.

[@Fennexin]

Should also have mentioned that on it, all of my numbers are finally back to normal! My a1c and blood glucose when they measured are even better than they were when I was just slightly overweight, and due to the healthier habits, my bad cholesterol is finally back to normal. I know calling it a lifesaver is dramatic but it literally saved my life

[@Nzie]

@@alisalavine1052 Exactly. I would also be 100% fine prioritizing folks with diabetes for refills, but that's not something patients can control. 😕Trying to manage endocrine issues and insulin resistance, trulicity has been really helpful for me as part of a broader medical plan. Diet culture and vanity are not appropriate reasons for use.

[@alisalavine1052]

Mine too! My a1c was 5.9 a few weeks ago. I've always been good at keeping my a1c below 7 but in the 11 years since my diagnosis it has never been this low. Even when I had to be on insulin for a while to give my pancreas a break. This class of drugs is literally saving diabetic lives.

[@DarkBlueNutrition]

Great, concise coverage of this topic, Doctor Mike! As a Dietitian, it scares me how the media seems to be treating weight loss drugs as this "hip, cool new trend". I have fellow friends on KZbin who've been reached out to to promote it on their channel, and now Weight Watchers is planning to use them as a part of their program. You'd never ever see blood pressure medications or other medication be promoted in the same way! I 1000% agree with you - weight loss medication should NEVER be a first line of defense. There could be a time and place for them, but there must be a risk benefit analysis... and we can't use them to replace a healthy diet, and other healthy behaviors. Health does not just = being thinner.

[@arrisbarnes6309]

The horseshoe salesmen were against the automobile too. People don’t like advances that will put them out of a job.

[@taniquel]

I completely agree with blood pressure medications not being promoted the same way as weight loss ones. On the contrary, I've seen several German videos highlighting that it is better to not need blood pressure meds because of the side effects and how to lower blood pressure naturally. It actually goes up to a point where you often can't even watch a video about hypertension in general without someone stressing multiple times that you should fix it with weight loss, healthy diet, no smoking, .... I have secondary hypertension (=hypertension due to another chronic disease, chronic kidney disease in my case), I can't fix it only with a healthy life style. The hype about Ozempic is so big that even I heard about it, and it would actually be pretty nice if I gained a few pounds, since I'm on the lower side of the healthy weight range. As Dr. Mike said, it is a great tool for people who are obese and / or have diabetes (with proper counsel and weighing they risks against the benefits of course), but absolutely not for people who maybe only are a few pounds over the desired weight or just want to fit into a smaller dress size. Just buy it one or two sizes bigger and feel great in it, that makes you much more beautiful than a few pounds more or less. And I highly doubt anybody's going to check the size.

[@MarvelousMar]

I'm not a doctor, and I knew this would not be good for the public after watching so many celebrities doing this. It was only a matter of time for it to be a problem. Sadly, many doctors don't care and follow those measures you are saying should be in place for taking these types of meds. Only some people are as great as you, Doctor Mike!

[@karamizzle]

a big THANK YOU for addressing this. this trend got so out of hand and it’s so unfair to the people who genuinely need this medication.

[@cindyhedeen216]

The fact that you call it a trend shows how little you know about what we are talking

[@songbird36c55]

@@cindyhedeen216a trend is something statistically changing in one direction. So yes, there is a trend of people wanting Ozempic more, but for the wrong reasons. Don’t be facetious 🙄

[@littleshedevl]

I remember going to a bariatric nutrition doctor to see what I could change in my diet to lose weight since I’m about 80 pounds over weight (I didn’t and still don’t want the surgery). I told her what my diet was (still is) and my exercise schedule. I just needed to see what more I could do since this is working. She said “because you have PCOS it’s difficult to lose weight (true) and once you plateau you can’t lose more so I’m putting you on this new type of medication to help lose weight but it’s usually for diabetic patients, it’s an injection.” I didn’t ask for that nor did she give me other options. I kept telling her no and she kept pushing to get me on this. I never got the prescription filled. I’m glad I didn’t after listening to this. I’ll find a better more natural way to get to my goal even if I hit a few bumps. Thanks Dr. Mike

[@princessinatent]

Try berberine. It is a natural supplement and studies showed that 500mg/meal helps control blood sugar, lose some weight, and is a blood thinner as well. It is actually really great for women with PCOS as well...look it up and make the educated decision for yourself. 😊

[@FinestOfTheSouth]

I had this same experience, except I did accept the Ozempic prescription because I was about 90 pounds overweight, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and PCOS. Losing weight was VERY difficult before starting the medication. I would do everything right and would lose maybe a pound a month if I was lucky. I couldn’t take it anymore, but I didn’t want surgery. After consulting with my PCP, she prescribed me Ozempic (started with the 0.5), phentermine 37.5mg, and metformin 500mg. We sat down, came up with a progressive weight loss plan, and she referred me to a nutritionist who created a meal plan for me. I also started kickboxing and I LOVE it. Since starting this journey in September of 2022, I’ve lost 52 pounds. Everything hasn’t been perfect, but it’s obviously working! The only thing I notice is I’m not losing fat at a rate that I would like. So now I’m incorporating less of kickboxing and more of weightlifting/resistance training. I’ve said all of this to say, all of us have to choose the right path for ourselves. Try it your way first, and if you’re seeing results KEEP GOING. But if you get to a point that you don’t see results and it becomes frustrating or depressing to the point you want to give up, go back to your doctor and please accept their help. Doesn’t have to be forever, but just long enough to give yourself that initial boost.

[@nleem3361]

​@@FinestOfTheSouth A lot of ladies, including me find the keto diet the Dr. Boz way really works and helps. I did a lot of research before starting. I'm down 45 lb with 45 lb left to go. I'm not hungry and my mood is great. I'll do this for the rest of my life. Also, my skin & hair have improved a lot. Dr Boz has a KZbin channel and a great book that helps people get started and progress in an easier way through the diet. I know it's not for everyone, but I'd highly recommend it.

[@krist5625]

It does sound like a good option to try but I'd be worried about the weight gained back after one stops using it. Especially the "and then some" part.

[@littleshedevl]

@@krist5625 exactly! If you plan to be on it forever then it’s perfect but if you’re doing it temporarily then you’re setting yourself up to fail. That’s one thing I don’t want to do

[@MrJoec68]

Just started taking this medication through the VA . Thanks doctor for this informative video , you answered a lot of my questions

[@SpaceCadetFox]

Finally, someone QUALIFIED to speak on this! Subscribed!

[@Gennacyde]

I truly appreciate this video. As a diabetic with thyroid issue I was on Trulicity (which is in the same family as Ozempic) for about 2 years before all this happened. Suddenly my prescription could not be filled and I had to go through the horrific with-drawls because I could not get my medication for months. One thing they don't tell you about this medication is you cannot suddenly stop taking it. I was on one of the higher doses and tolerating it well, until I had to stop. I don't even know all the damage at this point but I was sick for over a month. I finally got my prescription refilled recently, and starting it up again came with more sickness because these medications are no joke with the side effects. I have some quite harsh things to say to people who were/are using this medication for weight loss and thus denying the people who need it access to it. But I won't say those things on this video.

[@wolfie5024]

I also appreciate this video for the same exact reason. A year ago I was Diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic and I was taking Trulicity for the whole year. I went back and forth between the 1.5 and the and the 3 throughout the whole year and then all of a sudden this stupid craze started. I couldn’t believe I was struggling to get my medicine. I went from being able to get free samples from my diabetic specialist to my specialist being almost in tears when she’d tell me she couldn’t give me any more of the free samples because of the shortage because of this. I was fine taking the 3 for a while and then when it was out because of the shortages I was forced to go back to the 1.5. It made me so sick. When I When I was 17 and 19 I had pediatric acute pancreatitis and I almost died and the doctors told me that I had a 50/50 chance of developing diabetes later in life. The pain I felt when I got sick from not having my medication reminded me of the pain I felt when I had Acute pancreatitis. I will never forget that pain and I’m going to be 28 in September. I desperately need this medication to live. It just makes me sick to my stomach knowing that there are people out there who are so desperate and greedy to take who have/ or who are taking the medication that we need to survive for their own selfish weight loss reasons. Not only that but because of this stupid craze/shortage I already could barely afford my medicine to begin with and before this all happened I didn’t even know about the trulicity cares program or I would’ve tried to sign up before they stopped taking applications. Now I really am having difficulties paying for my medication because of the shortages the prices went up and because of the shortages there’s no openings for programs for anyone like us who truly need our medication to get financial support for our life saving medication and it’s absolutely terrible.

[@zoeysmama53108]

I'm currently sitting in a hospital bed right now and I can hear the doctors and nurses talking about shortages of so many life sustaining meds. It's ridiculous and a shame no one can really do anything.

[@vanessacollins5847]

Thank you for this video especially the part about the muscle loss and how to manage taking this along with diet and exercise/resistance training for keeping muscle mass.

[@makiivictor456]

Very informative, thank you.

[@kawari5182]

I’d like to see a video on how a person with ADHD can improve their relationship with food. The medicine and time loss causes many to not eat enough during the day and binge at night and it’s a struggle to remember to eat even with alarms

[@jiggy.pop.phantomkell9453]

Have....have you been watching me? 🙃 I straight up do this. I remember and then immediately forget to eat all day long until I have to make dinner. Then I eat like a beast at night. I didn't think that ADHD was related until you said this and now I feel like a dunce. I've taken to keeping stuff that I nibble after the hunger pains strike, which I call "emergency calories". It's usually something like pepperoni slices or rice cakes, whatever I can quickly eat while I make something I'd find more palatable which ends up being dinner for the fam. Even then, I eat last because I have to rework my appetite just to eat a full meal. After that, seal is broken and I'm eating a spaghetti-sauce pizza bagel with stuffed mushrooms and a whole roasted garlic bulb.

[@mica4977]

I may not have ADHD tho at times I do get too distracted to eat or assume I had already eaten since it's already so late. To combat it I enjoy having nuts or fruit on or around my desk to snack. I know Mangos in particular can get my attention because of how fragrant they can be when they're ready. Tho in general fruit can be very vibrant and noticeable, so you can see it & go take it to the kitchen to wash if you haven't already & maybe take something else back to eat too.

[@julicallahan3519]

Oh. Well then. Called me right out, didn't you?

[@Batty77]

Thought I was the only one!

[@mitchpottier5318]

As someone who was previously taking Semaglutide injections I can attest to the drugs effects as a tool to assist with weight loss. I've been able to lose 120 lbs, most of which was while using Semaglutide. When this was prescribed to me I was also prescribed a medically supervised, low calorie/low carb diet as well I began seeing a dietician. Additionally I started exercising 3-5 times per week for at least 30 minutes per session. Was it easy to lose 120 lbs? Absolutely not and it's not easy now either! Semaglutide is NOT a quick fix, nothing is! I'm no longer taking it and I hope to never need it again, however it really helped me turn my life around and allowed me to take my many health concerns under control. I'm fully aware that there are shortages in the US however I do not apologize for taking Semaglutide when I did as it likely helped me stay away from becoming diabetic in the long run.

[@MelissaMabe]

Thank you for sharing your story!! I also need to lose over 100 pounds to get back to a healthier weight and am working with my doctor to get on Wegovy.

[@What_I_Think_Happened]

Well done.

[@LauraAnn1980]

Amazing! Congratulations on your success. Making a drastic lifestyle change like that is really hard. You should be proud.

[@therealdeal3672]

You are absolutely in the population that this medication is appropriate for. It's the people trying to lose ten, twenty or thirty pounds that are not diabetic that need to refrain from using medication that diabetics need to live. Someone morbidly obese clearly needs to lose the weight to save their lives as well. Good for you. Congratulations on your great progress.

[@babysteps4673]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@LostJedi26]

I'm so glad you are talking about this class of meds.

[@katcallender6699]

The glamorization of this drug impacts people who really need it. I've been stuck on the 1mg dose for nearly 8 months because the 2mg is always out of stock. It frustrates me to no end to see people who need to drop less than 50lbs being placed on this drug. This is so medically irresponsible. Whoever is prescribing this for those patients is part of the problem.

[@jofez27]

I was prescribed this to me from my Urologist. This was for reducing my A1C score as I was boardline pre diabetic. I'm definitely taking it as prescribed. My A1C has dropped and I'm out of pre diabetic range. My doctor asked me to increase the dosage but I declined as I need to get back into exercising and not be so reliant or even addicted to it. So I thank you Dr. MIKE for this video! I'm glad that my doctor is doing what's best and that I feel like I am holding myself accountable and making the right choices.

[@aethylwulfeiii6502]

You know I’m studies they just have mice est a bunch of high calorie saturated fats to make them diabetic.

[@aethylwulfeiii6502]

Wow auto correct is useless: in studies mice eat high saturated fat diets to get them diabetic.

[@captainteeko4579]

I have family members that need this medication and not for weight loss but actual diabetes, so seeing them have to wait for who knows how long just to see if their life saving meds will reach them in time bc it’s out of stock from ppl abusing it is heartbreaking 😞

[@emilyfoster1172]

Right? My husband didn’t have his for two months!

[@MelissaMabe]

Obesity is a valid health diagnosis that deserves access to medication that work. This is why they created wegovy

[@XxWolfHeartFighterxX]

My husband and dad is struggling to get a hold of their injections 😢 so hard to see my husbans sugar levels go bananas from not having his medications. Makes me so angry and upset all this.

[@smokerscough2907]

Omg your icon

[@pisageegee2424]

It is disgusting and apalling that non-diabetics are using medications intended for diabetics and causing a delay in the LIFE SAVING MEDICAL NEED Blame the physicians for prescribing this med for non-diabetics

[@Brandi.65]

I have pre-diabetes. I started Ozempic and it’s helped my sugar. I have lost some weight and it’s been a normal weight loss. It helps me to feel full where is before I couldn’t feel that. So I’m thankful.

[@aethylwulfeiii6502]

Apparently in studies of mice: they feed them high saturated fat diets to make them diabetic.

[@Katiec6597]

Im glad im seeing this. I am trying to get on a weight loss program and they mentioned this medication. I was scared since I had heard so many risks but now I am open to it. but first, I want to make sure I go through proper testing and bloodwork stuff to make sure I take the right path for my bodies needs whether it is this medication or something else.

[@mettefestersenkolb7246]

THANK YOU!! As someone who has been strugeling all my life with being obese, even though I do excercise and eat healthy. I often have people asuming I just eat pizza and stay on the sofa. So YES it’s not just about the number on the scale

[@cinema_chic]

Unfortunately media representation doesn't help with that. So many chubby characters with a candy bar in their hand in every scene, it's absolutely unrealistic and demeaning. Even when eating 1200 calories a day and getting 10k-14k steps day I was still 220 lbs. People just don't understand there's more to weight than over eating and lack of exercise.

[@dontreallyknow5690]

from my somewhat limited knowledge, I think I’ve gotten to know from somewhere that certain individuals may tend to lose fat slower and above a certain threshold within a short figure of time maintaining a large calorie deficit,they lose muscle instead,right? Or in simpler terms,one can only lose so much fat within a time period before the body starts to employ certain countermeasures to combat this rapid fat loss Docorrect me if any mistakes have been made

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

I have several obese friends who have tried everything, one's still over 500 lbs and has been in bariatric rehab eating hospital food for several years now, two more have had bariatric surgery and are still over 400 lbs despite diets no worse than mine and regular exercise (one was walking 10 km a day, the other bikes and does martial arts) another who eats healthy, walks daily and skis all winter but is now prediabetic and on metformin, and one more is on Ozempic because she's diabetic but also has PCOS and Hashimoto's, she has been heavy since she was a child (the thyroid disorder wasn't diagnosed until way later ate healthy to begin with, now she eats half as much, I don't think she's losing weight yet, "If I can't lose weight while taking this, it's not something that _I_ am doing wrong." And every single one of them has gone to a doctor for something unrelated to their weight and been told the problem would resolve if they lost weight.

[@samyloaiza98]

@@bunhelsingslegacy3549 no one can break the laws of thermodynamics. They are secret eaters. Obese people usually don't even notice the extra calories they are consuming and hence say "but I don't even eat that much". No one, and I repeat, no one who is over 300 pounds, heck even 200 pounds (if a woman) is eating healthily. Just travel to other countries (not Canada or UK) and you'll see how regular humans look and how much of a sore spot is someone who is 300+. The American diet and the non existing regulations is making your country fat. And is contributing making everyone fat around the world.

[@samyloaiza98]

You're secretly eating. Watch the show secret eaters. Start counting your calories for real. if you're seriously eating 1500-1800, over 5'3" and not losing, contact your local university. You should be studied as the first human who broke thermodynamic laws.

[@wetfungus1504]

Love the video. Im a pharmacist and it's been such a struggle with all of the GLP1s this last year. We also see so many physicians in my area that forget to titrate them appropriately that we have to reach out about.

[@kenr.6975]

Thanks for making this video. I work in primary care and it's very frustrating for our diabetic patients who NEED Ozempic to treat their diabetes and comorbid conditions, who now can't get it. Some people can't even get their Trulicity anymore; we had a lady who was stable for a long time, but ended up having to lower her Trulicity dose because it was on backorder. Her A1c shot up from 6.1% to 8.4% :(

[@pyro-millie5533]

My mom is an RD and she mentioned the name of this drug is very similar to one they use to slow motility in patients with gut resections so they have a chance to actually absorb stuff even though their guts are shorter. And she was wondering if this was similar, so I pulled up your video to see and sure enough its the same drug class and the symptoms she predicted it would have for healthy people are exactly what you brought up! This is also the first vid she watched of yours, and she loves your outlook on weight management for quality of life improvement. As someone who has fought this battle with my own weight struggles, I love it too.

[@allivia.mechelle]

As someone who struggles with mental health challenges everyday, I went to my doctor I was gaining weight and was depressed about my body. I tried dieting and working out but whenever I was on a diet I would just get more depressed and end up gaining more weight. My doctor then gave me a prescription that is similar to this. I did loose 50 pounds in about 5 months and it did help my mental health a ton. While I do think these types of drugs can be very helpful to loose weight I think they should help train your brain to gain better habits. I was only on it for about 3 months and lost 30 pounds. I kept the same eating happens after I stopped taking it and continued to loose weight. I have lost about another 29 pounds! This drug simply helped me train my brain to learn better habits and in the long run helped saved me from myself.

[@natalievancouver8188]

That’s great! Congratulations 🎉plus you did the hard work people are supposed to while on this medication so your defiantly a success story🎉 Many people on these meds think it’s magic & continue to eat the same unhealthy way they did before and don’t exercise & wonder why the weight isn’t falling off?! You worked the program the way it’s supposed to and repeated it’s benefits congratulations cause there’s no magic pill out there or there’d be a Trillionaire out there and mostly thin people out there!!! Also I’ve heard lots of stories from my patients that once they stopped taking the medicine the weight came right back on & often with extra weight. Well as with the above story one must eat a healthy, low carb, high protein and lots of vegetables diet and continue to eat this way even after stopping the shots again it’s not magic! This medicine helps type 2 diabetics who in general have non or low functioning pancreases primarily in the islet cells of the pancreases so this medication helps wake up these pancreases to breakdown sugars & carbs Ect in their bodies which don’t anymore. My number one concern of this medication is that it’s only been tested on people or animals which have damaged pancreases. So when healthy people start taking it to lose 10-15lbs then what happens to these peoples pancreases & bodies? Will they begin to need the meds to keep the weight off? Will they damage their pancreases? Will they become dependent the whole rest of their lives? We don’t know yet cause it hasn’t been around long enough to be studied long term! So if people are willing to give up their healthy pancreases for 10-20lb weight loss this sadly wouldn’t surprise me at all but be very aware of the potential side effects we’re not aware of yet in long term use(longer than 5years) as well as the possible damage it will do to people with healthy pancreases & the need to possibly take it for the rest of their lives. Or until something else is invented to cause less side effects and less damaging to the pancreas. Which is a vital organ without it one would most likely die or at the very least become a Type 1 diabetic which in itself is a very difficult disease to live a normal life with. And it’s a very expensive and time consuming disease to live with. Pick your battles wisely.

[@Antaios632]

I was on a very similar medication, dulaglutide (Trulicity), and the subjective component of how it works is that it makes you feel sick to your stomach. You don't want to eat. It turned out that I was T1 rather than T2 diabetic, so it wasn't even effective at lowering my blood sugar, but it did make me lose weight to the point that I was almost underweight because I just didn't feel like eating. I was sick to my stomach 3-4 days a week. It was kinda miserable.

[@cml222444]

Dude! You are awesome! Thanks for this. The truth …. Finally!

[@Jeff-qw9mx]

Excellent review . More people should listen to what you have said. Thank you.

[@bribri6188]

I’m glad that you are talking about nutrition, my dad has been diabetic for a while and I just found out that he was never taught about sugar or carb intake that affects his blood sugar. All they do is increase his medication 😠

[@fleurmal7648]

That sucks! I had this issue when I was diagnosed with GERD. The doctor was like "take these meds" and said I might have to be on it forever but that was all. I did a bunch of research and made the lifestyle changes and was able to stop the meds. It is crazy to me doctors don't discuss the lifestyle changes in detail, or at least provide some sort of resources (books, online material, recommendation to dieticians etc) for patients. It makes trust in doctors weaker :( meds are often needed but so is the lifestyle changes

[@Draymorden]

Nutrition isn't often taught to doctors so getting a dietician involved is often recommended. And something I have noticed a lot of patients skip

[@Izzy_C03]

Hey Doc, I've been noticing in recent videos you seem very tired. Love the content as always but I hope you're not overworking yourself! Appreciate everything you do for the medical community, stay happy & healthy!

[@WakeAndBakeWithUncleRay]

Great Perspectives 💯

[@himynameistawny]

I wish you were my doctor. I appreciate your holistic approach and recognizing the individual needs.

[@VegaEvoix06]

I wished more doctors cared more and showed more compassion about their patients like you, Doctor Mike. We need more of you everywhere!

[@2pugman]

My new Dr has asked me twice to start using Ozempic for my slight sugar problem. My blood work last month was 7.1. I am 60 lbs over-weight. I checked this out on Google and I will still refuse this medication. My age is 81.