What’s it like taking Ozempic? Patients share their stories

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

Ozempic has been a miracle in my life. A1c 5.5, Down 40 pounds. Worth a little nausea.

[@OriginalMeanGirl]

If you use it to avoid making lifestyle changes then yes, come off and you go right back. I was apprehensive starting but it has helped so much already! I used to wake up with crippling anxiety and I had no energy to work out at all. Seriously, after the first dose the anxiety completely disappeared! I have been able to work into an exercise routine and actually do it. For me, this is a tool to change my lifestyle. Getting into actual shape and not having cravings while I retrain my body to eat only good foods is a God send. I know I still have to EARN the body I want to keep it!

[@ElenaBersan-k4c]

May I ask you what dose?

[@OriginalMeanGirl]

@@ElenaBersan-k4c I'm only on .5, it did make me pretty sick at first but I didn't realize I was diabetic. I think a lot of the anxiety was blood sugar related. My doctor wanted me to go up to 1 mg but I feel like the .5 is working well enough.

[@OriginalMeanGirl]

@@ElenaBersan-k4c 0.5, I can't tolerate the 1 mg they wanted me to move up to as it made me too sick so I just stayed on the half and it seems to be doing all right.

[@marie-evelemay9468]

I’ve been on ozempic for 13 weeks now. Lost 21 pounds, feel great. I also started to workout at the same time. I can’t eat fast food because I feel my stomach doesn’t digest it well and I’m a little constipated…that’s it…in Canada, the medication is approved for weight loss and believe me, I needed it.

[@mikemcd]

I just got prescribed! I have struggled since a kid with obesity. I am hoping it can help me improve my life!

[@marie-evelemay9468]

@@mikemcd I’m dealing with obesity since a long time myself. Every diet, when you stop it, you gain your weight back…so this medication is not special from having that same effect. I think weight loss is a big part of mental health so I’m also working on that while on ozempic…working out since January, trying to listen to my body (for the first time in my life) instead of following a strict diet. Once I’ll stop ozempic (not soon for sure) I know I’ll have to keep working on those points.

[@mikemcd]

@@marie-evelemay9468 totally agree. Hopefully tho, Ozempic helps me lose more weight. Whenever I do diets, I lose 30 pounds and then plateau, which makes me eventually give up. It’s will always be a lifetime challenge for me no doubt. Good luck and stay strong!

[@marie-evelemay9468]

@@mikemcd You too my friend! This is a life long battle! I feel you!

[@Nina_Olivia]

Good for you! 👍

[@AnaBanana209]

Ive lost 23 lbs on osempic ive been on it 3 months. It has lowered my A1C and my cholesterol and blood pressures are stabilized. I get nauseous when i try to over eat but i find it to be amazing.

[@msnangiej]

What mg are you taking?

[@gary24752]

Is this something that you have to do for a lifetime?

[@jtidema]

@@gary24752 Well that's what most people say, but there are also stories of people who have stopped. So the issue is, if you stop, will all of the weight come back? Are there other issues we don't know about yet? I don't think it's been around enough to know.

[@CcC-ct9tb]

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[@leslieinglis9159]

I have lost 47 pounds with Ozempic and intermittent fasting and lots of water! No headaches or nausea. We will wait and see how things go

[@snehakeni4457]

Hi! Did you experience any side effects? I have just started my first 3 days back and I have 0 side effects. I just don’t get hunger pangs anymore. That’s it. I can over eat and get no nausea. So besides not getting hunger pangs I haven’t had any other noticeable change and I wonder why there are no more people like me.

[@leslieinglis9159]

@@snehakeni4457 just nausea

[@ncbrothad]

Updated please I start ozempic tomorrow

[@kzp5249]

@@snehakeni4457any weight loss?

[@nolongeramused8135]

Once I got to the 2mg dosage my appetite just started to vanish. Ended up eating only twice a day, and even then only able to eat 1/2 what I previously did. Cravings for sugary foods, like soda, completely went away. Promptly lost 40 pounds without even trying.

[@natachapartouche7458]

Pffff! I am on ozempic and it’s a godsend! 10 ponds in the past 3 weeks. I have ms and got up to 300 pounds!

[@samspade3227]

I’m 70 Have heart issues and over weight. Doctor prescribed it. First week lost 14lbs!! Thinkin mostly water weight. Peed 4 to 5 times a night first 3 days. No side effects so far, lucky on that. Need to lose 45 lbs more. Thinkin this will be a lifetime thing to maintain optimal weight.

[@ncbrothad]

Update

[@Cuddlingus]

the second i started ozempic, and limited my carbs to 50g and did a sugar cleanse my first 10 days, my nausea and vomiting stopped because i wasnt eating greasy carbs. i still like bread, candy, sweets, and etc. I just found OTHER THINGS I ENJOYED MORE OVER the carbs and sugar. :) also ALL of those medications work almost the same lol, and it doesnt make you REPULSED OF food, it decreases the appetite and crazing to binge.

[@joeking433]

I can turn down cake and cookies no prob on Ozempic.

[@dougbixler7577]

Had RNY about 10 years ago. Lost about 70lbs. Gained 60lbs back after I was let go from a high-paying job about 12 months later. Finally got my insurance to clear me for Wegovy 6 weeks ago. On my 5th week of shots and the jump from 0.25mg to 0.50mg hit me hard this weekend. LOADS of nausea and dizziness, but with the combo of having my smaller stomach and this medicine I'm already down 12lbs in 5 weeks and I'm going to push through the discomfort and see how this goes through summer. My addictive cravings are gone, which is a psychological bummer at times, but it just goes to show how obesity is mind as much as body.

[@jtidema]

What's RNY?

[@ggcatbelladogantics2959]

What does her being a single mom have to do with the story? Why is that part of the First Lady’s introduction?

[@AgentOffice]

To feel sorry for her

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I didn't like the way they talk down to viewers, everyone knows Wegovy and Ozempic are the exact same drug but in different boxes, she talks as if the viewers are at elementary school!

[@therealbigd1]

These have to be paid actors. I'm on Ozempic, and it's been a life changer

[@Mich4513]

Glad to hear that, I'm going to be starting Ozempic in a couple days and all I'm hearing is horror stories online. I have 2 co workers that are on it and had little or no side effects. I am 80-100 lbs overweight and have diabetes, many people I've seen online are not diabetic and are less that 40 lbs overweight. Ive struggled with weight issues all my life, Ive never taken any weight loss meds or any procedures so this is new to me. Im hoping it will help me in the long run along with healthy eating and exercise.

[@shon7425]

​@@Mich4513 I just started a week ago. I take one shot per week. After one week I don't have cravings. And I struggle to eat but it's not that bad. When I eat I just eat. But I feel full for a long time. I'm curious how many shots they take in a week

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

They must have looked for people who would support their narrative.

[@Jovonne73]

Starting it tomorrow for T2 🤞

[@therealbigd1]

The only side effect I've had is diarrhea. 1 day after I take my shot, and all food looks gross. Lol.. Literally, I have to force myself to eat. I've lost 48 lbs since I started. Haven't even gone to the gym

[@luvmyjayden]

I’ve been taking ozempic for 16 weeks and have lost 44lbs so far. Only side effects for me are slight nausea and constipation. I take magnesium everyday to help with constipation. I started off at a lower dose (.25 mg) and have only had to increase to .75 mg.

[@RBNnina]

Thank u for commenting. I start .25 tomorrow and was a little nervous 😬

[@kodak5300]

I have not gotten any side affects at all. I don't even feel sick from eating too much. I just stop when I feel full and that is all that happens I feel full faster. I have disability coverage so that covers it. The only thing to worry about is the shortage.

[@KeroseneSkies]

Hiya!~ I have thyroid disease and diabetes and have been on Ozempic for 3 months now! Most of my food cravings are gone, I don't feel hungry anymore and if I do it's like once a day at most, and my meals have to be very small so I don't feel over full quickly now. I felt some slight nausea on injection day or the day after for the first few weeks but now everything is much more stable and normal :) It seems to be helping me a lot

[@Rakenbake]

why are you on a medication that has a thyroid cancer warning for people who have thyroid issues?

[@KeroseneSkies]

@@Rakenbake The risk was low enough that with moderation and constant appointments, and checkups, it was deemed helpful enough for my current other conditions and diabetes to use it. I get scans and bloodtests done every 3 months (sometimes once a month for other stuff) and so I feel safe enough taking it right now.

[@cheryltoolin5601]

I am shocked they allowed you on it. That was one of the first questions they asked me. I cant take it because it made me deathly ill

[@KeroseneSkies]

@@cheryltoolin5601 Heya! I have been on it for about a year now! I have to get thyroid scans once every 3 to 6 months anyways due to the thyroid disease and the nodules I have in an around my thyroid anyways so I am being as cautious as possible. I can say the medication has improved my diabetes and symptoms drastically! I've also lost 31 pounds which has been helping me with my liver disease thankfully (I've had liver disease for a while). So far no bad news or strange things to do with the Ozempic thankfully! There was an updated study in 2023 that said there was no evidence of an increase in cancer in humans and that the only cancers seen were in mice. Mice in lab settings often develop tumors and cancers when humans don't due to the drastic difference between us. It was a subject we talked about in biology in Uni this last year as well! I'm hoping everything goes well with it moving forward because I have quite a few conditions at once already lol

[@KeroseneSkies]

@@Rakenbake I replied to a similar comment in this thread just now if you're curious about an update! :D

[@jjellii1228]

I have already lost 112 pounds on Ozempic and no longer need to take insulin my A1C is 5.2, this has all been without exercise as I have extremely bad arthritis in my shoulders and knees and use a walker hoping after a few more pounds I can get my much needed knee replacement surgery

[@angelT23]

Good for you! Keep up the good work..

[@tammyrenee64]

Good job, when I told my lung Dr last week that I was on ozempic now, she said you look good, she said don't lose the weight to fast, and she said if you only eat 1 meal a day, make sure it's protein, she said if you don't then your muscles will start wasting and you don't want that to happen, I have Ra and my knees, fingers and toes hurt bad sometimes, she said losing this weight will help with your Ra, and she said your knees won't hurt as bad, hope you get your knee surgery if you have not yet✌️

[@cherylslocum9018]

Congrats. How long did it take you

[@jjellii1228]

@@cherylslocum9018 it’s now been about 20 months and the loss is now 140 I have about another 30-40 pounds to go. I started out at 326 I did have my left knee replaced the end of last August and with have the right knee done this summer so the weight loss slowed down for a little as I recovered and got moving more but I’m back on track now ! I did have a little bit of nausea when I first started, so Tums smoothies helped a lot. It really suppressed my appetite and almost made food undesirable making me only wanting to use calories on something that tasted good, most food was just meh! Loosing the weight certainly made my surgery and recovery much easier and I went on a cruise 7 weeks later! Once you start loosing the weight you really begin to believe in yourself that you can do it! Everyone reacts differently to the Ozempic but I am very grateful for it

[@jjellii1228]

@@tammyrenee64 yes, I had my left knee replaced last August and had a pretty remarkable surgery and recovery, even went on a cruise 7 weeks after surgery! I hope the Ozempic is working for you, any weight loss makes it much easier on your joints and arthritis

[@paulsullivan445]

I was prescribed Ozempic for diabetes. In its lowest dose I felt bloated and vomited. It also caused constipation followed by a weekly projectile diarrhoea. Felt really bad. Now trying it again with an antiemetic.

[@kerrissedai6857]

You must work from home.

[@classicassie205]

I take 1 Metamucil gummy everyday works wonders

[@jaykraft9523]

On Mounjaro 8 months, down 45 lbs. Really doubt these few ladies are representative. I expect to keep the pounds off after. Update: 2 months OFF the medication, down 50 lbs (5 lbs more). So far no problem maintaining, will update later.

[@TacynMegan]

You changed your mindset , and they didn’t. , congrats on your new life

[@Mastersse]

Hi - Well done. Whats the most recent update?

[@jaykraft9523]

Quite honestly I got a little sloppy and am down 40 lbs instead of 50 lbs. But I know the exact parameters: my diet is same as before Monday to Thursday, and sloppier Friday to Sunday. If I just decide to continue into Friday/Saturday as I'm doing all week long, I'll be back at the 50lbs. So I would say it's all good and controlled.

[@joeking433]

BS.

[@ncbrothad]

Please update

[@marianneyag4106]

I want to share my experience on Ozempic.. I was on it for 12 weeks and I lost 13 kilos, which is 28 pounds. It made me extremely tired, dizzy and fatigued. Also you have to drink a lot of water, otherwise you can get dehydrated and it’s a great way to get Urinary Tract Infection. You can only eat very little, but it’s not a normal way to lose weight, Here in Australia, there was a vast shortage of Ozempic for the diabetics.. So my Doctor put me on Saxenda. I was only on it forr 3 weeks, due severe pain from my abdomen, pancreas and my gall bladder. As a parting gift, I from Ozempic and Saxenda, I got the worst pain of my life - Gall stones.I ended up geting 3 gallstone attacks in 3 weeks. I ended up in ER and saw a Specialist. Within 1 week,I got my evil organ out. Till this day, I am still careful of what I eat. But all your sugar and carbs cravings comes back like a vengeance. Wishing you the very best of health. ❤

[@gc-sharpe8130]

Is Saxenda used to treat type II diabetes? Did you have issues with your gall bladder before?

[@nishadh366]

@@gc-sharpe8130yes it is for diabetics. I am embarrassed to admit I purchased saxenda from someone who was selling their prescription, it was legitimate and came in the right box. The first day I took it I ended up throwing up 12 times, and going to the ER from uncontrollable vomiting and nausea. The nausea is what I remember most. A deep deep perpetual feeling of nausea and disgust in your belly. My throat became raw from throwing up. Out of desperation to lose weight, I continued to take it. I saw weight loss, and the symptom became less severe but still present enough for me to be affected by my normal day to day activities. After about a week though, I could not handle the disgusting feeling and headaches and nausea and everything else. I threw it all away. Probably lost about a total of 7 pounds, but I still fluctuate now in my weight. Definitely don’t recommend it and I do regret buying it.

[@marianneyag4106]

@@gc-sharpe8130 never had any issues with my gall bladder at all.

[@InfiniteVibration]

Long term weight loss takes long term lifestyle changes. It's a journey not a race.

[@tikifreaky5204]

The weight will come back if not worse , once u stop taking it

[@CoCo-yv3hl]

Ppl can do that w/o

[@jtidema]

@@CoCo-yv3hl I don't take Ozempic. I've been dieting for seven years. Not on and off. Always get my 10,000 steps a day, unless I'm really sick. So yeah, when I was in my 20's and 30's the weight would come off. No longer.

[@thelifeofkeiki]

I’ve been on ozempic for 6 months have lost 30 lbs and have made no real diet change. Side effects substantially reduced after two week on each new dose. Now I have none. I’ve all been taken off of all blood sugar lowering or stabilizing medication and my A1C is a 5.6. It’s kinda a wonder drug for type 2 and PCOS i feel a lot better and it’s one weekly injection I take Zyrtec more 😂

[@becasnowflake2229]

I was on Wegovy (exact same as Ozempec) for about 6 months. I had insurance issues and had to stop about a month a and I’ve had hardly any changes in my appetite since that month. I’m still eating less. I will go back on it sometime in the next 2 weeks… I did have the side affects but they got much better by the 3rd month. If I tried to over eat is when I would get nauseous.

[@youarestronger]

People don't realize that like you have to be on this drug for the long term if you are diabetic but the real opportunity in taking this drug for anyone is the chance to actually develop healthy eating habits and to eliminate sugar from your diet to your body doesn't crave it and I think a lot of people are not doing that

[@jenandbarrys5580]

@@youarestronger it's extremely easy to get off sugar, just stop it for two weeks and the cravings will go. You don't need a drug for that. This is dangerous stuff, wtf is wrong with ppl

[@Susietravels]

Get semiglutitide from a compounding pharmacy. They are licenced to made their own ❤️

[@shaunameyer1808]

I have been taking it for two weeks now and i have lost 7lbs. I have had nausea when i need to eat and when i have had more then body needs. Like everything you have to weigh out the pro and cons. I have finally been able to lose the weight that i have been trying to lose for yrs now. I have tried every diet you can imagine, but this is working. Its not for everyone l, but for many of us it's been a life saver

[@ncbrothad]

Can u update

[@Jalex92]

I took ozempic. No headaches. It even made my ADHD SIGNIFICANTLY better allowing me to use less adderall.

[@michelefair1577]

Wow that’s interesting! I have adhd and hadn’t heard any correlation yet.

[@fatronjones]

People are too lazy to exercise. So they rely on a simple lil pill without any regard of the consequences. LOL the sheep NEVER LEARN til it's too late.

[@joeking433]

Yeah, I can see it making some mental issues go away like ADHD and OCD.

[@ElenaBersan-k4c]

​@@fatronjones I do exercise, I eat very little portions when I eat. I am not on ozempic yet. But it seems not like a "shortcut" for people that actually suffer from some diseases and losing weight after being on some medications that actually make you gain weight no matter what.

[@chualarbill]

The doctor who did the trials said you needed to be on OZ for 2 years, to allow your body time to adapt to your new weight, otherwise it will try to go back to the larger 'baseline state'. something like that. Starting my third week on .25 tomorrow. It's crazy how this works. I just don't need to eat as much. I used to portion out 1.5 to 2x what I would normally portion for my wife, and now I give each of us the same amount. Sometimes I don't even finish that portion, and my brain is like, 'you don't need more!'

[@amperesi9576]

Are you concerned about any side effects, I'm currently considering Wegovy with my doc which is the same drug

[@joeking433]

Thats some useful info!

[@chualarbill]

@@joeking433Old comment. Down 40+ pounds. at 2MG now. Works great!

[@ncbrothad]

Update please 4:50

[@chualarbill]

@@ncbrothad Update on what? Down almost 70 pounds! Feel amazing! Minimal side effects for me!

[@tyronemayers1943]

I just started it and some people need to understand it meant to help not cure some people don’t change their lifestyle.

[@ladycancer9330]

I have been on this for a year now. When I first started I had no cravings and lost weight. Now, even though I’m still on it, the cravings are back and I have gained my weight back. I was put on it to lower my A1C which it did. I was on .05 but my doctor has now have me up to 1

[@fatronjones]

People are too lazy to exercise and have a proper diet. So they rely on a simple lil pill without any regard of the consequences. LOL the sheep NEVER LEARN til it's too late.

[@romecontreras8025]

I have type two diabetes and I was prescribed Ozempic I’ve been on it for about a year and yes I experience some side effects on the beginning but after six weeks they went o way and A1C it’s been under control and I had lost over 20 pounds for me it just works fine I am very please.

[@mitzilivingston8147]

I started on Ozempic until I fell into a donut hole with my insurance and had to stop. Then I was able to get Trulicity (same drug) and ended up in the hospital for 8 days with acute pancreatitis. I've never had any reactions to a drug before. Be careful with it!

[@marianneyag4106]

Wow, what was the symptoms of that. I am so sorry you had to go through it. I know my pancreas was inflamed too, it was the worst pain of my life.

[@flowzeta5412]

What was your dosage when you started?

[@mitzilivingston8147]

@@flowzeta5412 It's been awhile but I think it was 175

[@meyoujesusandacuppatea4472]

I stopped truliciti it is terrible doesn’t help with loosing weight but gain

[@Nina_Olivia]

I hope you’re ok now? What dosage were you on when you experienced these horrible side effects?

[@IEVLV8]

It greatnwhen I can get it. However too many are using it as a weight loss drug and not as a diabetes assistance that many like myself need it for.

[@tammyrenee64]

Been on ozempic for 4 weeks, i have type 2 diabetes, I've lost 14lbs in 4 weeks, i only get nauseous on the day i take my shot now, not everyday like the first 2 weeks, but it has altered my taste, never been a bread eater and good thing, i can't eat any kind of bread, it taste like sugar, see my Dr on march 1st, hope it's lowering my a1c✌️

[@AMYV3]

Food is not repulsive That’s not true.U just can go without. Until u need need the food. Fuel. Be careful what u hear

[@jtidema]

Different people have different experiences. My friend who is on it says that sugary and greasy foods disgust her. She never used to feel like that.

[@RE-ve7no]

I use Ozempic and yes, I do not feel as hungry but I still eat. My blood sugar levels have never been as good as they are now. I am a new user and hope to lose some weight as well.

[@ncbrothad]

Can update us

[@marjuracek]

You all Probably should have researched more. Ozempic and Wegovy are the same meds, semaglutide. Ozempic is targeted for diabetes, and wegovy for weightloss. The amounts given are different and the names targeted for either weight loss or diabetes. Wegovy for weightloss and is a higher amount of semaglutide, and Ozempic for diabetes. Doctors are prescribing Ozempic off label for weight loss because it is the same as wegovy. Both have the same side affects, but aide affects are worse the higher the dose.

[@dgdave2673]

While it could be same, there is no effin reason then why Ozempic should be prescribed instead of the other $h!t… that’s a foolish argument.

[@kite6864]

hopefully videos like this lessen the demand for people wanting it 😁

[@DJdeepsoulelectric]

Very true!

[@DJdeepsoulelectric]

On Wegovy at 0.25ml the side effects are much lower than going higher in dosages. The higher dosages are far worse.

[@kellymulligan2157]

Ozempic works but you have to do all the things along with it . I'm almost non diabetic it's helped me...

[@luv2ride2011]

Bad headaches, nauseous, stomach aches. But Im diabetic and the say it helps.

[@ritahorvath8207]

Horrible side effects ... 🤮 🤢 🪣 🚽 🤯

[@fatronjones]

Good sheep lol, you are being poisoned,☠

[@cynthiab8404]

If a medication causes you to not be hungry or have food cravings, it's only logical that quitting the drug would also stop the appetite suppression. You have to make dietary changes (permanently), possibly therapy to help with unhealthy eating habits, and excersize. To have long term weight loss, you need to change the factors that made you gain weight. No drug on the planet will do that for you.

[@t4r4k4y]

So true, any drug/surgery is just a booster to help and give someone a head start. There's no magic bullet. There's still hard work needed.

[@tinainnca]

It’s a tool, nothing more. It’s intent is to jump start you into GOOD HABITS- eating better, dropping some initial weight so you can get yourself moving etc, If you return to what you were doing, you’ll get what you were getting.

[@ReubenFarrelly]

I gather by your comment that you're probably unaware of this, but there are known biological and brain related hormonal changes in people who are overweight, and these changes once they set in are not reversible. It is not solely about eating and exercise. For many people who for whatever reason become overweight, they most likely need to stay on medication like this to address this for the rest of their lives.

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

I started with 0,25 and then proceeded to 0,50. Slight nausea at first. Later I had pronounced heartburn and reflux issues almost every night, which I countered with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar after my principal meal in the evening. I continue with 0,50 because 1 is currently unavailable. Not only am I less interested in food, some food items taste different and less intense.

[@tammyrenee64]

Some things do taste different to me, and the strangest is I cannot eat any kind of bread, never been a big bread eater, but if I get a hamburger, it taste like there's sugar on it 😳 tried a hot dog, hot dog taste like sugar, took the weiner off the bun and it was fine, so now I know I can't eat bread at all, my son said I could eat a hamburger on lettuce instead of bread, he said try it, it's actually good, 😄✌️ Guess I'll try it👍

[@Bklyngirlllx]

I was prescribed ozempic to take along with my weight loss surgery. My doctor told me it was to help with signaling the brain that you are full. I haven’t taken it yet but hoping it won’t regret it & that it has a different affect along side WLS.

[@Cuddlingus]

honestly, im glad i started taking it, lol just make sure you repair your relationship w food at the same time

[@crowmanpr]

It helps, but you need to be responsible.

[@billm.2677]

When I became a type 2 diabetic, I chose to avoid chemistry. I decided to use diet changes to reverse diabetes for a normal level A1C in 6 months. High fat and very low carbohydrate eating did this to me and caused me to loose about 50# and feel better than I have in years. Do not expect support from those who have never committed to such a lifestyle change. And, if you really need to have sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice and factory made/hydrocarbon solvent processed vegetation seed oils…go for the drugs and their side effects.

[@MarylandMermaid]

Wegovy and intermittent fasting. No side effects. 177.6 a week ago now 171.6. Just started second week 0.25

[@baljitkaurangle]

Any side effects?

[@Hopner44]

I am off jariance and high blood pressure pills because of my last A1C's were 5.6 and 5.3. My agreement in trying this shows in my numbers that lowered from 9 and 10. I have lost weight as a secondary side affect and i am okay with that!

[@pathways678]

I have 6 family members on these injections and they love it because they eat less but I always tell them to be careful. Long term what will the side effects be ?

[@FightBackAgainstDiabetes]

*You Did Not Choose To Be Classified As Diabetic, But You Can Choose To Fight Back Against Diabetes* 💪

[@van7933]

❤ right! Let’s fight back!

[@annecohen8927]

I have an aunt who have obesity issues throughout her life And I don't know if she's taking the medication or if she heard to it.

[@Wyn61]

Been on it for almost a year now., as i am a Type-2 diabetic. 'll be 62 in mid-September. I'm 6'2", & down 40lbs to 275 now. Ozempic works fantastic for me! I'm also on Metformin, & have been for about 3 years. I was properly ramped-up to my present 1.0mg weekly dose. Getting used to Metformin took a couple months. For ME, adapting to OZ was uneventful. Thank goodness for OZ! I look & feel better, & am obviously thinner! I was pretty angry last winter when i had to get another months' refill. Had to try 3 different Pharmacies. Obviously..... weight-loss only users were creating the shortage for people who REALLY need it!! 😡

[@marychoppins8140]

But for real Metformin 💩 are brutal! I make sure to take my Metformin bc I don't want to go through getting my stomach use to it again. I just started Ozempic, I can't wait to see results. I want to get healthy.

[@mark72141]

I've been taking Ozempic for two months now and still eat a lot and my weight has not gone down.

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree9209]

Ditto. Did nothing for me.

[@mark72141]

@@thetruthwillsetyoufree9209 Of course it's not for everyone. Every individual reacts to the drug differently.

[@TheBiblicalDreamInterpreter]

You need a stronger dose.

[@AMYV3]

I’ve been on it for a year. . In Canada. Only given to diabetic people . I’ve already been loosing weight for the past 10 years. Little at a time. So It’s not like this for me. We get it covered on Canada. I probably have about 4 boxes extra.

[@BeetaTumbre]

And what?

[@christopherstarr8050]

I want those extra boxes , give them to me

[@charlesmartella]

Ive been on Ozempic for 5 weeks and I've lost 5 kilos or 11 pounds. 107 kilos down to 103 kilos.I've cut my meals right right back. I am not diabetic.

[@t4r4k4y]

What dosage are you on? I just started today and they put me on .25mg

[@charlesmartella]

@@t4r4k4y I was on that for 4 weeks then I went to the double dose or whatever it is. When you get on the double you will eat less and lose more weight.

[@charlesmartella]

@@t4r4k4y you might find you start getting a bit constipated in the morning. Just have 2 or 3 Weetbix and you'll be right. That's all I have for breakfast now.

[@t4r4k4y]

@@charlesmartella thank you 😊

[@tracybrown1627]

I just started Ozempic 3 weeks ago. So far I have lost 10 lbs, a little nauseated at times, yet manageable. I still have sweets on occasion, working on that with Turmeric & Ginger. My diabetes is more control... This is the only shot for diabetes my insurance approved of

[@fatronjones]

How about exercise and a proper diet.

[@wendy833]

My coworker started one of these in November and just told me a few weeks ago. She's still making poor food choices & drinks monsters daily. She mentioned headaches and nausea. She has been more moody, giddy and forgetful.

[@jenandbarrys5580]

exactly, my god we're so devoid of any kind of standards in anything anymore. It's all falling apart. We can' t TELL out family and friends to just stop eating garbage, that is BIGOTRY DX

[@RichardAdams-n5k]

Dear Station Manager, I'm writing to follow up on a segment aired on The Today Show this morning, April 28th, 2024, that discussed Ozempic medication and its use for weight loss. I'm curious to learn more about the study mentioned in the segment. Specifically, who funded or conducted the research? Additionally, I'd like to understand if this is a topic relevant for your local news reporting. If so, could you point me towards any local coverage of Ozempic for weight loss?

[@dallaslouie]

Ozempic, tore up my esophagus from severe acid reflux it was giving me, sore stomach pain with constipation /bloating and headaches.

[@clintdaniel9260]

take wei tai will help stomac

[@matt17389]

ive been taking ozempic for 14 weeks now. 8 weeks on 0.25. 4 weeks on 0.5 2 weeks on 1mg. i am type 2 diabetes and was in hospital in may with dka i’ve been fine on it up until i started taking 1mg. ive had the flu last week for about 5 days after my first 1mg. than i ended up in hospital with viral gastroenteritis with high (not severe) levels in my pancreas. and also celluliits in near my jaw and just under my eye. something i have never had before

[@mscolli3]

Pancreas and Thyroid issues are listed in the possible side effects. Along with reports of gastric paralysis. Be careful.

[@mel9662]

It so sad that when people actually need certain meds but they can't get access to it due to insurance or money! Whereas people who don't need it for the specific use they are able to get it! It's sad!

[@Cuddlingus]

thats not it, people cant get it bc rich skinny people are BUYING it to diet with instead of letting it save lives of countless diabetic people.

[@baxakk7374]

Well, why do you need it? Maybe you can't control or don't want to control yourself and that's how you got your diabetes. These people are also on the same path, not much difference. is there?

[@Cuddlingus]

@@baxakk7374 skinnny people dont get t2 diabetes....

[@rubicone6891]

Ozempic worked for like the first three months. I dont like the way it made me feel. I just didnt feel well on it. I did loose 12 pounds fairly quickly. I didnt take my dose this week. And I swear I feel better.

[@me-zaan2285]

Your experience is similar to mine. I started taking it once per month now instead of weekly due to the side effecfs. Nausea, stomachache, headache, feeling weak and in bad mood whole day but the worst is the severe constipation and stomach aches.

[@rubicone6891]

@@me-zaan2285 Mentally I felt weird. I was starving but it was covered up by the ozempic. Thanks for your reply.

[@lorenzogiovacchini8781]

I've been on osempic for 31 days and have lost 10lbs. I was 262+ when I started and now 252. Goal is 40lbs. Only sx is heart burn and reflux if I eat late dinners, no nausea.

[@stevenacken6444]

Horrible stomach issues but I have been on Metformin for years and does the same. I just hate taking pills. But hopefully these side effects go away. I don’t know how many times I had to pull over to puke.

[@ronr344]

I lost 38lbs in ten weeks while using Ozempic. I’m type 2 pre diabetic. After 12 weeks my cholesterol #’s all became normal which was a huge shock. Zero side effects. My insurance changed and I no longer could afford it and had to stop taking it and all my gains reverted back to original 😢

[@billmaly8258]

Love this ! Sounds interesting!

[@Forestgreenflicka]

In NYC my hairstylist is seeing major hair loss because of the rapid a loss.

[@InspiredByEbonyLove]

I’m thinking that intermittent fasting and looking into a Keto Diet would be healthier and more permanent/ less torturous than using Ozempic and going through the side effects

[@jtidema]

I've thought that for a long time... somehow it has never happened...

[@KristinieC]

I take it for my pre-diabetic A1C. I had nausea symptoms on the .5 and 1mg doses, and of course if I over ate I'd feel worse. But on the .25 and 2mg I've had ZERO nausea and I feel utterly fantastic, I have energy, all around great except for being yawny a lot lol.

[@alonso071]

This article reeks of Ozempic hate.

[@nextlevelHRT]

Let them hate, mainstream media puts down anything that WORKS! Sad

[@papercityvlogs4325]

Any quick fix will be a problem. When you lose weight your BMR will drop. You will gain weight and overshoot your baseline.

[@TacynMegan]

They lost weight , but their mindset did not change so they gained back

[@kamanama3671]

I love my mounjaro my insurance, and most insurances aren’t covering it even though I’m type two. But it pays completely for ozempic. I sent a message to my PA, and she gave me the rundown and vomiting is prevalent on the drug. I am not looking forward to switching. I have another two doses, and I have to make the switch. The only good news that might come out of this is that if I can’t tolerate it the insurance company may have to pay for me to go back on the old one. I don’t know.

[@googleuser2426]

I have had 6 shots(6weeks) and lost 2full pounds. Have kept that weight off when i got off the shot. I got off the shot because i had explosive uncontrollable diahrea/ and horrendous constipation at the same time. This was a challenge to be away from the house. I do feel like i just was food satisfied when on it and not necessarily hungry like an animal like i was before i started shots altogether. It has given me an edge to not over eat.

[@chrome2yourdome]

Probally had food poisening

[@westword6558]

I mean do they think gonna happens when you stop taking a med you go back to what you were before

[@dinakay330]

It lets you live, takes away bloating, stiffness and gives you normal youth energy then you loose the pounds, thank you from the heart whoever came up with ozempic

[@BubbleheadOMW]

Does it not bother anyone that Ozempic carries a black box warning for thyroid cancer?

[@sondragramse1770]

That's good to know!!

[@teresakrueger4114]

I'm on a low dose and haven't had any side effects. I've also lost 20 pounds in a month. But I'm orthodox and its lent and I'm eating vegan currently. So that could also be a factor. But with the drug l can't even eat half a plate of food. I get full very fast. But yes this drug is a bandaid and you need to change yr eating habits also.

[@ciriladewilanch6335]

its my 4rth day , its all fine so far, event thought i have some mood swings cause less eats. just like any other diets. also when i eat i eat balance healthy

[@firenze5555]

Wegovey, which is the exact same chemical semaglutide, has been approved for weightloss. I think there are a lot of diet and vitamin pill companies that are worried about going out of business and put out these scare articles and videos.

[@fatronjones]

enjoy the side effects

[@psy_moonlight7758]

Like anything it has side effects, in my case these subsided with time, I actually take every 2 weeks instead of weekly and manage weight loss/side effects/cost that way, this is my 3rd injection in 6 months and the weight loss is real. I eat the same food just half the portions

[@ironmanmark55stark15]

It’s great

[@privateprivate5302]

Took my first dose tonight. I'm concerned I'm a stress eater. Im not in a position to decrease my stressors, hut hopefully this will help curb "self meditating" with food. Almost immediately, food has become repulsive (not sure if its pyschosomatic)...which led me here. I typed in: Ozempic makes food repulsive? .... we'll see..

[@LadyBubbletonOfShermanShire]

All the doctors now are saying this will be a lifetime drag you don’t just stop your high blood pressure medication or other diabetic medication. This will be the same. And in some cases people are successful because they change their habits but the hunger and everything is going to come back if you stop.

[@shon7425]

Omg no wonder I don't wanna eat. I had a feeling this was why I didn't want to eat after one week. I take one shot per week. I'm curious how many shots they take a week

[@jasonampadu]

So glad there are people out there discussing the other side of taking this drug. Obesity is complex, there is no quick fix. I've just done a balanced video assessing pros and cons and healthier alternatives, give it a watch

[@cindyortega5597]

I started taking Ozempic for weight loss I was 6.1.borderline diabetic ..my heart doctor prescribed it . I'll really didn't lose that much .I felt awful tired all the time no energy .and after 5months I started craving sugar bad ..I'm telling you I dehydrated laned me in hospital ..I will not ever take again

[@rachelk8368]

I have had awful diahhrea, vmiiting and bad breath. I have lost weight but then gained weight. Not worth it.

[@MilanoMosh]

It's modulating a hormone in your body. Of course once you come off of it and you return to normal you lose the benefits....

[@audreyperrin320]

I have just started it's to keep the sugar levils down I have no side effects

[@jkpanigel4896]

I tried Ozempic for about 5 months. I lost 10 pounds and my A1C improved, but I was too sick from it to continue. Constant and severe nausea and vomiting. There was no way I could continue.

[@fatronjones]

Sounds safe.

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

Weygovy and ozempic is the same thing.

[@0mcmhs8]

I’m 38 years old 5’7 and 240 lbs. This really intrigued me but after hearing and reading some stories I just don’t think it’s worth it.

[@maskenmakkan]

No, it is much better to be obeese.... christ

[@kelsee7010]

"looking at a bag of Doritos is like looking at a pair of socks" ... yeah same. and i'm not on ozempic. i just cut out processed junk a few months ago and now i can't eat it anymore. i did a oot of research about the ingredients in foods and i switched to whole foods and i just don't find that stuff appetizing anymore.

[@sinan_islam]

*YOU SHOULD NOT STOP OZEMPIC INSTANTLY. YOU NEED TO LOWER THE DOSE EVERY WEEK GRADUALLY.*

[@PIA-tj5hc]

My question is….are the nurses, educators not talking to them. My nurse told me if you want to stop taking the medication you have to taper off!!! Also talked about portion control. You just can’t take the drug and make no other changes!!!

[@mscolli3]

As a rule any medication should taper off.

[@joeking433]

I was told Mounjaro would be out of supply until August.

[@egl3369]

I would love to have access to a drug like this. I have had to count calories and exercise my whole life to maintain a healthy weight. If I don't, I gain weight. The food noise drives me insane.

[@tetra3ne56scur3]

I ended up in the ER, I couldn’t stop vomiting and my stomach hurt all the time. I ended up getting an IV. I couldn’t eat without vomiting afterwards.

[@ludivinaquintana9639]

Yo tengo diabetes . Hace 30 años.me empese a inyectar ozompoc hace 4 meses. Y ya perdí 25 libras .pero lo que me hace feliz es que deje la insulina que me inyectava 3 veses al día y la glucosa la tengo casi normal estoy feliz pues hace muchos años que la azúcar no la tenía casi normal y sin insulina solo ozompoc 1 ves por semana 😊❤

[@ludivinaquintana9639]

Ozempic I LOVE YOU❤❤❤❤

[@hyphydan]

Gynocentric media should stop promoting this drug.

[@ashleymarie6682]

Heres a drug: a set of dumbells. A little cardio and resistance training 3-5 times a week and smaller portions more lean meats and veggies, less sugar. Stay moving. Meditate and stop and smell the roses 🌹

[@msnangiej]

Why do you care again?

[@celerinanicholls9656]

My sugar level was 24 down to 6..its like a miracle..high dose made me sick so..i stick to the lowest 0.25..side effects is not too bad in low dose.I guess..this meds is not for everyone but if your type 2 diabetes and its out of control its worth to try and stay in low dose if side effects are NIGHTMARE...

[@HattieMaeGotMoves]

I borrowed some ozempic...& Omg started 2. Within 2weeks lost like 7pds...but o my gosh does it take away your appetite and the mind clarity to not desire food...now on the 2 did have the nausea make yah wonna go crazy...on the 1 had appetite but was like nawl im good not even trying over eat or eat any junk food my mind like nope no thanks and choose to work out to make it a daily part of this borrowed journey ooh and im a gastric bypass which had ozempic first

[@damonlowder6469]

If you go back to eating and not exercising taking the drug or not you will gain the weight back duh it's called will power.