Ozempic: How Does It Work?Endocrinologist Explains
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- On this episode of talking with docs Guest Dr.Cheng talks about the use Ozempic.
Ozempic is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which work by increasing insulin production and decreasing sugar production in the liver. Ozempic is usually injected once a week and is used in combination with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels. It has been shown to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes who also have cardiovascular disease. As with any medication, it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential benefits and risks of using Ozempic.
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Love you guys!!!! Endocrinologist very well spoken and very understanding when explaining!!!!
Yes Dr Cheng was awesome
@@TalkingWithDocs Dr. Cheng is very smart. 😊
Type Two Diabetes is a chronic disease?
@@TalkingWithDocs Obesity is a chronic disease?
@@vlm5723
Are you being flippant or have you been living under a rock?
I cut carbs four years ago. My blood glucose never goes above 130 after a meal now, but better yet, I lost 150lbs. From 321lbs to 170lbs. I’m now 62 years old. I haven’t eaten white potatoes, bread, pasta, rice, or fruit for 4 years now, and I don’t miss them.
Yes getting rid of sugar and refined carbs has benefits for sure. Congrats
Bravo to you. I don’t have a weight problem but I also gave up those foods and I feel so much better and my skinny fat belly is gone ! Lol !
@@bonniebenz8792 I’m actually very happy I did it because I required Open Heart Surgery to replace an Aortic Valve that had a 5mm hole in it - Endocarditis sometime in my life. I don’t know when or how?
That is awesome to hear Monty, you are almost half the person you used to be. I am 61 going onto 62 by the end of this year and by then I hope to be around 240. Slow and steady does it.
“included 13 studies in a systematic review, followed by a meta-analysis using pertinent data. Among the 440,669 people that were included in 11 cohort studies, 27,887 (6.3%) cases of diabetes were documented. The risk of incident diabetes among individuals with a low-carbohydrate diet was not significantly different from that of individuals with a high-carbohydrate diet: the pooled RR was 1.03 (95% CI, 0.91-1.16). Conclusion: Low-carbohydrate diets did not show any benefit on the risk of diabetes.”
Reference: Journal of General and Family Medicine - volume 17, Issue 1, Page 60-70
Dr. Cheng was exceptional at explaining how ozempic & GLP-1 work! I’d love to see Dr. Cheng on more episodes, perhaps talking about thyroid diseases?
Oh it’s coming Kiki ….
Yes
My thyroid numbers are out of control despite meds and dose adjustments
@c8Lorraine1. We're your thyroid numbers fine before Ozempic.?
Yes! I agree Dr Cheng is excellent!
I'm 58 years old, and have had type2 diebetes for 13 years now. Before I was on Lantus and Apidra and was heavily over weighted, a bit over 140 kg.
I started Ozempic 2 years ago and I lost 30 kg in 6 months, and now after 2 years I'm steadily in 95 kg, and happy for it. This medication has saved my life...
Awesome, Dr. Cheng explained the topic in a well rounded, clear and concise manner. Thanks for bringing this subject matter expert in to explain this timely subject.
Yes she was great!
Please have Dr. Cheng on again! She rocks…..so composed, present, clear, informative. Really enjoyed this particular presentation.
Thank you! Will do!
U 2 drs have a unique platform & if more docs could do this they should but the chemistry wouldn't be there. ❤ thank u for sharing a part of ur day with us
Why thank you!
Hello! You do realise that 'You' and 'U' Do Not mean the same thing. Showing one's ignorance through poor expression may hinder you in your future endeavours. Remember, first impressions count.
Have Dr Chen on more often to talk about these kinds of endocrine issues. Your topics are so timely and informative with some humor thrown in!
Thanks Joan. Dr Cheng was a spectacular guest
Love how this is explained simplified by the 3 of you. Thank you
Our pleasure!
Thank you Docs, as a type 2 Diabetic (insulin resistant) I found this very informative. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Gary!
Great Episode today!! Thank you Dr. Cheng! Always thanks to you two Doctors!!!!!!!! Really like what you do, both on here and in your practices.
Our pleasure! She is a great guest
As always, a great presentation guys & Dr. Cheng! Thanks! As a suggestion for a future episode, it would be very interesting to have Dr. Cheng back to discuss the various effects & treatment of hypo- and hyperparathyroidism, e.g., osteoporosis, hypercalcemia, renal function, medications, surgery, etc.
On the list for sure!
Hi guys, I love your videos, they are really informative and interesting. You've both got a great sense of humour and you have the neatest guests. Keep up the good work as I and many others will watch you for a long time xx
Thanks so much Shirley
I can confirm since I have been on Ozempic for the last 2 months, I'm eating about half what I was eating before and feeling completely satiated. It still takes me by surprise when I feel full after eating a small portion. Thanks for the excellent explanation of what the drug does.
Very welcome Ken. Congrats
Just wondering bc i need to loose weight. But my portions arent my biggest problems. Im addicted to sugar in the worst way. If u had sugar cravings at any level before, how would u say those cravings r now? Thanks!
@@careybogdanovic7 I definitely missed having sweets after being diagnosed and trying to eat healthier. And now I still feel that desire but when eating out and the waitress asks if I have room for dessert it is easier to say no. I hope that helps.
How much Ozempic do you take per week?
@@networth00 0.5
Excellent presentation guys and Dr Cheng was great - I wish all Drs were like her!
Thank you kindly! We agree she was awesome!
What a lovely, informative and confidence-inspiring team!
Thanks Debbie!
I can hear the commercial jingles as you speak! Thank you, Dr. Cheng, for your detailed information. There are sooo many Big Pharma commercials on every TV channel. I am always suspicious of the "marketing vs Medical" advice. If I have a question, I make a note to talk to my docs about it. Thanks to the to the twins, too!
Very welcome
The commercials for medications ought to be banned. Pure marketeering for profit. Not allowed in the UK.
Love Dr. Cheng! Thank you for inviting her to talk about ozempic. You two are educating tons of people in a fun way, keep it up!
We do too. She was awesome
BRILLIANT information Dr. Alice! You are the BEST visiting Doctor on these videos! Speaking plain English so we commoners can comprehend these drugs, which are advertised on US TV all day long! I wondered what the backstory was about Ozempic and now I know. I have been on a weight loss quest for months now, losing a pound here and there, but ultimately 20 over the past six months, doing it the proper way, no white foods. Thank you very much!
Yes she was brilliant for sure. Thanks for giving us feedback
Thank you for this and for all the topics you present! You keep it simple yet not dummying it down either. Just enough medical jargon to understand.
Welcome Kathy
Thank you and your Doctor's for once once again another great video. Wonderful, intelligent guest. Very educational on such a relevant topic.
We thought so!
Type 2 diabetes is my problem. I started ozempic about 9 months ago. It has helped my cravings, the amount I eat at meal time, an most important has dropped by A1C from 9.6 to 5.9. I’m now 63 and this is the first time I have ever gotten below a 7.5. I have lost 30 lbs but I am happier about the A1C drop and I have more energy and am getting to where I can do more. Thank you for this informative video.
Very welcome
Did you take tou jeo or something else before this drug
Dr. Cheng reminds me of how fascinating I find endocrinology. The numerous positive and negative feedback loops involved in proper organism function are a wonder.
Yes it’s very cool Jay
Dr. Cheng, you are a wonderful physician guest expert. Well done all. Great, clearly understood information.
Thanks Dr. Cheng for the extremely clear explanation of the processes and mechanisms behind the drugs. Wish you were my prof. 😊
Yes Roger she has a gift
Great information and explanation of this medication!
It's great to hear the benefits and side effects in a way everyone can understand!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! 👍
Very welcome Vickie
Amazing presentation, well explained thank you!
Have found all your contributions helpful and clear, with a nice dose of humour. Thank you
Great video. I'm glad there are medications to help people with chronic illnesses, but so glad you guys encourage lifestyle first. It really is the ultimate cure.
Always lifestyle first!
These meds make lifestyle changes stick for those with a lifelong history of failing the judgy "just eat less move more!" finger pointing.
I am taken Ozempic and yes I loose weight from 140-115 lbs . So grateful for my endocrinologist
Awesome
Wowwwww🎉
Better check your muscle mass via a dexa scan. Ozempic is notorious for losing lean muscle mass, which in essence makes you fatter (muscle to fat ratio)
Which is why when you take ozempic you have to keep an eye on your protein intake and make sure you develop (or keep going with) your exercise routine throughout- especially focused on muscle strength
Great video!! I am so glad you have these informative videos!!
Glad you like them!
As a physician for 30 years I commend you in making a topic so complicated, simple and easy to understand in a very pleasant manner with out drama. You are a git for medical community as well as for patients.
Excellent information. Thank you.🥰
You are so welcome!
@@TalkingWithDocs 😃😘
I have been on this for over three years and have had very good results. I have lost a considerable amount of weight as well. The side effects are definitely there, but if you tough it out, the results speak for themselves. Thanks for doing this it was very informative.
So happy for you Craig. Very welcome
Was anyone on Toejeao?
Loved this. Good information & well presented Thank you for sharing ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks to Dr. Cheng for being on with you both.
Yes she was such a great guest.
I have been taking Ozempic for weight loss for about three weeks. I’ve noticed my skin is improving (less breakouts, less random hairs, rash under breasts going away.)
I’ve also noticed weight loss..not sure how much. This medication will change my life! I had lost 40lbs on my own and this medication will help me to get to less than 200.
As far as I’m concerned this medication is worth the common side effects. I feel beautiful again!!
This was a great video! Thanks. One thing you didn't mention, is the expense of the drugs and how likely it is to be covered by government or private insurance. But on the whole, a great information. Thanks again.
Hi READ. Yes being in Canada it varies so much from country to country but it is expensive for sure
Ozempic is covered by British Columbia PharmCare and by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), but only with your doctor's approval and in cases where you have treatment-resistant diabetes. It is not covered for weight loss yet, but if obesity is a chronic disease it should be considered.
Great information! Thanks for sharing. I'll be starting my first dose today and looking forward to improved health and wellness.
Good luck Madge!
Been curious about this, thanks for the information
No problem!
10 years ago my blood test showed pre diabetes. Knowing that my diet was the issue, I began the great task of overcoming my *carb addiction!*
Now, I eat low carb and feel way, way better. I’m 60 and on *zero* medications. It’s a *choice* to eat healthy foods, instead of carbs and sweets. Break the carb ADDICTION!
❤️🍀
Nice work
Thank you for that clear description of Ozempic. I've been on it for about nine months now and it has indeed worked wonderfully-well in all the areas you mentioned. You did answer a couple of side questions, like will I probably be on it for life.
TWD is a wonderful forum that informs the audience and gives chuckles for a chaser. You folks ROCK!
Thanks so much!
How are your side effects though?
@@ellei56847 There may have been a few digestion issues while acclimating to it. Long term I can only notice more (quiet) belching.
Love Dr. Cheng! So knowledgeable and articulate. Thanks Docs! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great topic Docs…..been hearing about it but it wasn’t clear to me until now….thanks very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Sadly, Ozempic is getting much harder to get. As a Type 2 diabetic, I’ve taken it for 18 months. The good news is it’s done exactly what the commercials and the doctor said it would do. It, along with minor dietary changes, lowered my A1c from 8.4 to below 7.0 in the first 3 months! However, though I use a major pharmacy, I’ve gone stretches of 4 weeks once and 3 weeks twice without taking it due to pharmacy unavailability. This has caused my A1C to spike above 7 on each occasion. On two occasions I was switched to Trulicity which I had a few uncomfortable side effects.
Yes Hollywood has done this
@@TalkingWithDocsNo, idiots who want a lazy fix have done it.
My cousin has been using this style of injection for 4+ years now and he said it’s the biggest change in his life. He has always taken good care of his body and sugar levels but this makes him a lot less worried about transporting and storing it with quick use
Yes it’s a game changer
Causes cancer eventually
@@jaimecoutanche5977 do you have a source for that claim..?
Thank you Dr. Cheng!! So easy to understand and very direct! Just the facts Mam..😉
Thank you Drs Weening and Zalzal!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yes Sooz she is such a great guest!
Great video Paul! I enjoyed it 😇 very informative
Sometimes I can't tell if Dr. Weening and Dr. Zalzal already know the answers to the questions they ask the guest docs or if they don't. I'm assuming they do, but then it's like wait a minute... hmmm. This mystery just adds another dimension of fascination and fun to your show. ; ) Great video, also!
We want to keep you guessing!
@@TalkingWithDocs 😃
Well informed Docs who play goofy, just for fun ;)
Thanks again....I always learn something new on your presentations! The one thing, I think wasn't covered, was how Qzempic compares to the drug Metformin. I suspect, many people like me, take Metformin for Diabetes 2. Should it be replaced with Qzempic? I personally don't have high blood sugar or are obese, but I do like the idea of once a week injection.
Hi Diane. Every patient is unique so it is worth a discussion with your doctor. The older medications still do a good job.
My doctor put me on berberine with ozempic
53yo South Asian male. I've been on Ozempic for just over a year and I'm still waiting to see my A1C levels and weight to drop. My A1C as of 03/23 was 6.7% and I'm about 23-25lbs overweight. I also take Janumet, statin and Candesartan for bp. At one time my Vitamin D was at 19 nmol/L but recently it was at 64 (5,000 UI of vitamin D daily) Maybe its time to discuss Wagovey with my family doctor or its time to see a endocrinologist...
Love the short clips on today's medicine!!! Keep up the excellent work...
Very well detailed. Thank you.
Last year, literally 13 months ago I realized I had to do something. I was so fat from just laying in bed for almost 5 years (after my son’s death). I developed lung cancer during that period, and had a LUL lobectomy, but never rehabbed, so I was fat, out of shape, had sleep apnea, HTN, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, shortness of breath, chronic pain,and more. So I started dieting. Lost about 30 lbs by the end of May with little effort, just gave up junk. My doctor put me on ozempic in June because I had plateaued and I have since lost another 35 lbs. I have some nausea occasionally but that’s it. I started walking around September last year ( have chronic back and knee pain and it was too hard with the weight), and now I am scheduled for a TKR in two weeks, which I’m dreading, but I’m in the best shape I’ve been in in awhile. Watched all your knee video’s and have been doing prehab, so guess I’m ready. Would like to lose 7 lbs before surgery but it isn’t happening. I never did go up to full dose of ozempic ( stayed at 1 mg) but have modified my diet considerably and now that I have it really doesn’t bother me. Mostly portion control, cutting carbs. My labs are significantly better across the board. Hope to ultimately lose another 10 to 20 lbs but even if I don’t I’m at least back to a healthier weight. Thanks for all the helpful videos
Your TKR will go swimmingly. It is not an easy feat, prepare yourself to fight through the urge to not exercise. I had that after my open heart surgery, at first it was going well, but I almost gave up. Look at a channel called Exercise for Health. It is a British bloke giving all sorts of in home exercises. I started following him and am now doing almost every exercise and feel great again. Let us know how you fared?
Hi EV. First so sorry for the loss of your son. Heartbreak. Second congrats on turning things around and losing 65 pounds. And third good luck with your tkr. You’ve got this!
Excellent information. It's unfortunate that people who want to use it for weight loss and somehow are able to get it, are causing a shortage for those who need it for diabetes.
I keep wondering how they get it, it being a prescription drug. I wouldn't think any respectable doctor would give people a prescription just to lose a little weight.
Yes agreed Gregg
It’s a bit sketchy for sure
@@emmel4fun is it covered by OHIP?
The cost for Ozempic subcutaneous solution (2 mg/1.5 mL (0.25 mg or 0.5 mg dose)) is around $995 for a supply of 1.5 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit.
Very good explanation. I feel so informed!
So glad!
Thank you three for all this information!
Our pleasure!
Lol Jimmy Kimmel asked the audience at the Oscar’s tonight if everyone took their Ozempic… and here you are talking about it. 😆
We have our finger on the pulse JS!
It’s sweeping the nation.
Can I get your comments on the black box warnings? Thank you.
Yes it has the FDAs highest warning for possible development of thyroid cancer and MEN-2. This needs to be monitored by your physician. Very uncommon but potentially serious
Excellent presentation!
Thank you for this. There was so much great information packed into this video. I was prescribed Ozempic for being pre-diabetic according to my A1C. It was hopefully going to prevent the need for insulin, help lower my high blood pressure and help me lose weight. At the same time, and for the past few years I have changed my eating habits and increased my exercise/activity with no big beneficial changes to my health. That’s why I was prescribed this medicine. After about 2-3 doses the nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation kicked in,in cycles. Two weeks straight of all these GI issues and my PCP explained that my solution was going to have to be another change of lifestyle and not this particular medication. I wish those whose systems can tolerate it, great success.
Best of luck
I was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance after gaining about 65 pounds in four months. I have tried diet, exercise, cutting back certain foods, etc., while my A1C dropped, my weight has not decreased at all.
I started the Semeglutide shot two weeks ago and have had nausea and vomiting the first 2-3 days after taking the shot (I took .1 the first time and .2 the second time). My question to you is, did you ever start to feel better as your body adapted to this medication or did you just have to stop it?? Thank you so much for any information.
As a diabetic who is prescribed Trulicity/Ozempic I can state that it really helps to maintain my sugars at a manageable level. In all honesty I just wish Doctors told patients that they don't prescribe it for weight loss. That the weight loss they get may be at the cost of their endocrine system. As far as I am aware the long term use can make your system become sluggish and not produce the natural hormones or get the effect from it. In other words it may cause you to become insulin resistant.
Hi Kevin. Thanks for sharing your experience
Increased insulin resistance would be terrible for a diabetic.
I am about to be 65 and just began taking Ozempic. Since my hormones have gone on strike, at this point, I don't think I should be concerned in lack of production. I hope the Dr.s would correct me if I wrong. 😐
As a type 2 for 40 years I've used Ozempic and Mounjaro. MJ me off insulin after 25 years. Insulin causes massive weight gain and worsens insulin resistance. I'll take the odds on Ozempic and MJ anyway. Also down 110 lbs
I’m Type II diabetic and I’ve been on Ozempic for about 4 months. In the first 2 months I lost about 75 pounds and 6 pants sizes. I haven’t exercised to much because I’m having both knees replaced. I’ve had 1 replaced and getting the other one replaced is May. I plan on exercising afterwards. I think it’s going to be awesome for weight loss after it’s approved and after the supply chain issues are resolved.
Wow Dave congratulations
How much Ozempic do you take per week? I'm supposed to start taking it but nervous.
@@networth00 I’m at 1 but I started 1/2 for the first month (I forget the unit of measure but I think it’s milliliter. You can expect nausea. I usually give myself injections on Saturday and I’ll vomit off and on until Tuesday. Depending on your goals and what you want to accomplish it may or may not be appropriate for you. I’ve also got cancer so for me it’s just 1 more thing but, that’s just me.
It is approved for weight loss already. It's called Wegovy. The one waiting for weight loss approval is Mounjaro.
@@networth00one month 0.25mg and 0.5mg thereafter. It’s prefilled and dial dose and you can’t go wrong with the administration.
Thank you Docs....very helpful and informative.
You are very welcome!
Exceptional! Thanks
Might you talk about something like my mini-knee. Years ago I developed a lump, size of a large grape just below my knee. It doesn't hurt except if I accidentally kneel on it. It was x-rayed and told it is basically a hard benign lump of fat. What do you think? Is that common? Can it become cancerous?
Sounds like it may be a lipoma. Hard to say without seeing it. If concerned an MRI would give more info. It is unlikely that it would become cancerous.
@@TalkingWithDocs Oh thank you! I have never heard the word lipoma. I just looked it up and that's exactly what I have. I don't wear shorts because of it but hey, that's okay. Thank goodness it isn't cancerous.🌷
I have that too and was told I had a bakers cyst
Oh, Oh, Ohzempic... I am on the 2mg version and had to laugh a few times and I am so glad you made this!! It has helped, and is helping me tremendously. First and foremost my A1C is completely under control, no more spikes and I am sitting at a decent 5.8-6.1 level at this moment. Like Dr. Paul is saying and you both have always been saying, it is about lifestyle choices. The side effects of Ozempic are the same as if I would eat way too much and have stomach pain and yep... I had to talk to the porcelain telephone once. It really helps and my weight is slowly creeping to a healthier me. I was, at one time, afraid this would not help, but after slowly going up to the 2mg it is now working as my doctor had anticipated. The only thing is the lifetime commitment. This medication is stinking expensive and I am grateful my insurance is covering it. Thanks for bringing us healthcare with a smile!!
Hi Al, May I ask how much it is? Ozempic is approved in the EU. I'm in Ireland and all Diabetic medications are free in our Health System as Diabetes is on our long term illness list so we don't have to pay for any medications but I am just curious and hope you don't mind me asking 🙂
That is awesome Al. All the best
@@alexg5513 Of course you may ask how much it is. For 6 boxes (each 4 mg) it was CAD $1366. That is 3 month supply. As I wrote I am covered through my insurance at work and at this moment I do not pay anything for it. I am originally from The Netherlands where the healthcare is also free. Here in Canada it changes slightly after I retire as I no longer am covered under the insurance through work. Ozempic is so expensive because it is in high demand, but at this moment it is not covered under a provincial healthcare plan.
@@aelaan12 I’m sorry, but, you do pay for health insurance - it’s all from taxes paid by working citizens! It’s so sad they’ve got people thinking this is “from the government.” The governments have *no* money without workers.
Alex, I am 71 and take Ozempic.50mg with insurance it still runs me Around $711.00 for 3month supply.
Thank you so much Doctors. I love your channel, short videos and excellent information and at the same time always make me laugh.
That’s the goal Angela
Thank you docs and Dr. Chen for explaining about Endocrinology..
Very welcome Alida. Dr Cheng is a great guest
@@TalkingWithDocs she sure was!!
As a Pharmacy tech thank you for this info! I think using this for weight loss without diabetes is very sad because it causes shortages, and then people with diabetes suffer. Also, people need to remember that for 'off label' use, most insurance will not cover it and its very expensive!!
Agree Stacey
There are and have been plenty of diabetes drugs available. Being overweight is just as important for usage! Medically necessary! Glad your not a nurse
Really? Very sad? Stop the virtue signaling. Your lack of understanding of the disease of obesity is very sad. First of all, Wegovy is the exact same glp-1 semaglutide as Ozempic and its approved for obesity only, not diabetes. So you could easily argue that these diabetics are causing shortages for those with the deadly disease of obesity. Both arguments are wrong. Turn your anger to pharmaceutical and insurance companies for mismanaging supply chains and access to these potentially life changing meds.
My doctor prescribed 7.5 mg Ozempic to lower for my A1C & to lose weight & lower my blood pressure! I haven’t taken it yet because I have Gastroparesis and the side effects can be rough! MOUNJARA is suppose to be even better for sugar control & weight loss and less side effects!
Best of luck Shelley
Best and most thorough explanation. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much, very informative..
Glad it was helpful!
Another doctor (Dr. Ken Berry) said that ozempic has many risks (and understands the benefits) that so many doctors aren't talking about. I was rx'ed it for weight loss, pcos, insulin resistance but after hearing some of those risks I decided not to start it since I knew this is something that didn't want to take forever and might not have the funds to take forever. Instead I'm really just trying harder to hone in my diet and supplements
Very informative. I am on this medication and I feel that it's not working on me. I've had no weight loss and side effects. Keep up the amazing videos
Hi Jason. Often they start you on a low dose. Best of luck
@@TalkingWithDocs I've been on it for over 2 years and I am up to the full dose (1mg)
@@jasondevoy if it is not working why continue the medication?
@@vaniad555 it's prescribed so I'll continue taking it until directed by my Endo not to continue.
I’m on 2 mg. No side effects. No weight loss. However my A1C is down to 5.5
Thank you and all the team from Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦
Very welcome in South Africa!
Love this video in its entirety!
Yea it’s a good one!
More self control; less drugs that replace self control.
Yes but some people still need medication. It isn’t quite so simple
And the Pharma profits go up, up, up.
It is obviously much easier if people ate well and exercised but even if done perfectly some people will still have diabetes. Those are the individuals who will benefit from medication to help reduce their risk of cardiovascular events.
Thanks, Dr. Cheng!
Great guest !!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Dr. Chen gave a clear , concise explanation of Ozempic . She is articulate , personable , intelligent . I have a better understanding of this class of drugs .
She is awesome
Why were thyroid tumors not mentioned as a side effect because it certainly is?
Hi Brandon. We did not go over all of the side effects but there is an increased risk of thyroid cancer particularly in those with a family history and should be discussed with your doctor and pharmacist. Thanks for bringing this up
It certainly is. In MICE. Has not been replicated in humans who, unlike rodents, do not have glp-1 receptors in their thyroid.
@@robertusga exactly in mice among other animals. You do realize they use mice and other animals to test what could happen in humans. Hint the possible side effect of thyroid cancer. Guess what? The drug has only been on the market for 5 years so go ahead and test your luck with it. How about the study that shows when ozempic is used 2/3 of the weight loss is not even fat but lean good weight. How about people just stop being lazy and stop trying to get the easy way out. Look back at the major lawsuits where company’s knew drugs would kill people and sold them anyways.
iF ONLY ALL dOCS WERE AS GENUINE AND KIND AS YOU GENTLEMEN / GENTLEWOMEN AS =YOU canadian Specialists
Thanks Robert! Doing our best
again and again excellent talks. thank you
So nice of you
Best explanation I've seen so far..
O, O, O, the commercial is sO annoying!!! Sounds like a great medication for the evil diabetes.
Yes it has helped a lot of people
Ozempic has made a huge difference in the management of my T2 diabetes, which I have been on for approx 18 months, the last 5-6 of which I've had to resort back to Trulicity due to the supply issues we've had with Ozempic in Australia...which now we're hopefully on the better side of.
Whilst I found Trulicity a fair substitute, it just did not have the same effects that Ozempic does. Together with my dietary changes and more regular exercise, I have personally found Ozempic to be working well for me, and would highly recommend it anyone who is thinking about taking the step towards its use.
Thank you for this video, has been very informative to more how it works within the whole system...greatly appreciated!!!
Cheers from Sydney Aus!!!
Congrats Tippo. Great to hear
Thanks to my fav two in blue and Dr. Cheng.
Very welcome Donna!!
Just want to say thank you I just came across this video randomly and I am just about to start Trulicity for type 2 and this helped me understand how it was going to work better and calmed some nerves...going to subscribe to see more about you guys!!!!
Why thank you and best of luck
Thanks Docs I am taking Ozempic now and was concerned with what I was hearing lately about Ozempic it. This helps a lot. I heard it caused a thyroid cancer? It seems to work with weight loss and my sugar is lower. This helped alot. As always you have a wonderful channel! Love you Docs!😇😇😇🥰
Hi Darlene. There is a small increases risk of thyroid cancer. Please talk to your doctor
the risk mentioned is due to results seen in mice studies - likely because GLP 1 receptors on their thyroid glands - humans do not have GLP 1 receptors in their thyroid glands so it is unlikely to carry over.
Wow! Thank you! This really helped me understand Ozempic!!
What a great explanation of how this medicine works. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
She is a wonderful teacher.
She sure is
Thank you! My Doctor has had me on Ozempic. Thanks for the information! I seem to be doing pretty well with it!
Ozempic had been a HUGE help for me when I was suddenly pre-diabetic with a high A1C. I've been struggling for years with my weight, I'd do workouts, cutting carbs, IF, meal preps, I never went over 260lbs but if I lost it'd start coming back no matter the changes or intensity I'd do. And I've eaten a healthy diet much of my adult life due to food allergies and sensitivities. My blood work was always great so nothing was making sense, but suddenly my A1C shot up. Dr tried metformin at first but switched to ozempic, and it's been a HUGE help to me. I'm now down to 120lbs maintain and starting to add in workouts (now that I can again) to help me the rest of the way. I've been lucky to have practically no major side effects. I'd say some slight extra fatigue, constipation on occasion 🤔 can't say for headaches tho cause I get that on the daily with seasonal allergies 😅 stomach starts achy a day or two before I'm to take the next injection I've noticed.
What dose works best for you? Did you stop talking Ozempic when you lost weight?
Great information 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video/INFO...I now have a better understanding of Ozempic works-benefits & side effects Etc........
Glad to hear it Ralph
she's a fantastic teacher.
She sure is Paddy
Because I’m in desperate need of bilateral TKR and can’t seem to loose the weight I need to after Covid, my Dr has just started me on ozempic, I’m certainly starting to see some weight lose ar the point of starting the 4th week but now notice some very mild nausea. Do worth it and will work with that if I can get my knees done and better control my weight. Thank you very informative.
Best of luck Sherri
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Thanks!
Great episode, my first thought is that not everyone has the inner strength to put the fork down. So this medication is great for those people.
Yes Don