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- čas přidán 15. 03. 2023
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I have been on Wegovy for one week and this is the first time I’ve felt like I could breathe since I was a child. The food noise is gone, I can stop eating when I’m full and actually feel full. I’ve gone between binge eating and anorexia back and forth for a decade. It’s so nice to not have to think about food all the time. Even if I didn’t lose a single pound it’s worth it to feel like I have a huge part of my brain back.
yes, i was just telling my husband this about the noise-immediately start first thing in the morning-what am i going to eat that's healthy, eating a lot of the same "safe foods" to avoid decision fatigue. but still nothing is working
Thank you for sharing. My experience with my weight is so similar to this. I was overweight as a child and lost a lot of weight, but used bulimia and exercise purging to maintain. I switched to binge eating and now have been in recovery, but being obese and still maintain your recovery brain while also losing weight for health can be so contradicted and can be hard to get support for both and not just one or the other. My doctor has been thinking about these meds for me and I like the idea of it canceling the “food noise” and stress for sure.
It's temporary and this medication can cause thyroid cancer
@@annjames1837 everyone should be able to treat their disease. Obesity is a disease. And all medication even Tylenol can cause side effects in certain people. Doesn’t mean it’s going to. Let see what chronic diseases might you have at 300 pounds? Many that can kill you! Please stop with the fear mongoring.
I’ve been on Mounjaro since August 15th and have lost 70 pounds! It totally stops the food noise! It’s a miracle really for me- even weight loss surgery didn’t stop the food noise!
Honestly, I wish people paid more attention to the impact of ADHD/weird brain processing of dopamine on weight and eating habits, because there’s some evidence to back it up and it definitely fits my personal experience. When I started taking ADHD medication, eating healthy food became SO much easier and my sugar cravings disappeared almost overnight. It was such a wild experience. I didn’t feel nauseous or anything, I just didn’t really want those foods anymore. Given that ADHD and “obesity” are both genetic, it seems like something that might be worth looking into!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@AbbeysKitchenStill waiting for what I eat in day pokimane video review. That she made for CZcams.
The reduced appetite is a side effect of the medication. People purposely abuse certain adhd medications for the weight loss benefit. It would have the same effect even if you didn’t have adhd and took it.
I have a similar experience with my ADHD meds! It really helped me cut out added sugar, and most excessive carbs. It definitely helped me to stop, or at least cut back on the extreme self-soothing I did with food. My love of food, is probably what kept reminding me to eat.
It's not good for everyone though. When my brother went on the same one I was on at the time, he completely lost his appetite and barely ate if I remember correctly. He has never had the same relationship that I do with food. He also didn't have a weight problem like I did.
@@imhereforfitnessvideos7213 I was going to say the same thing … they’re stimulants, so they suppress your appetite. Not knocking ADHD medications, I take them myself, but amphetamines gonna amphetamine haha.
My doctor *offered* me Ozempic. I’m 178 lbs and lost 15 lbs naturally. He made it seem like weight loss would be super easy with little to no side effects. I declined because I have been losing weight since December and he STILL asked me to reconsider. The medical field is so weird.
Its wierd alright..I practically begged my diabetes specialist for the injection because i am intollerant to Metformin..i have insulin resistance that caused PCOS (hashimotos and High cortisol on top) and according to my gynocologist the only way for the PCOS to get better is if my insulin levels go down..the diabetes specialist put me on inositol instead ..the insulin resistance is not getting any better After 10 months of inositol. Gets me quite upset that spoilt, healthy celebrities can have access to medication that they dont really need when other People even worse off than me cant get their much needed medicine.
The medical field is not weird, it’s actually criminal. A lot of doctors benefit financially from prescribing medication. It’s a profit driven industry, they don’t care about your health, they care about profits.
He probably gets a kickback from the drug company for every rx he prescribes. Just my thoughts.
@@danielle1103 they don't receive money for just prescribing, though for being a "product ambassador", taking part into medical conferences where they show successful cases of using this particular drug.
@@danielle1103 they don’t get kick backs that’s illegal
Abby, I’m an endocrinologist as well as a researcher looking into semaglutide use in T1D. This was such a well done video, congrats on your hard work and doing such a great job at giving clarity to the general population!
Hi Mel.
Type 1 diabetic here. I also have graves disease, goitre, hyperthyroidism (currently out of remission back on cabimazole), polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis. My h1bacs because I've had diabulimia since age 19 was diagnosed type 1 at 16 am now 34. Because of my constant high blood sugars up and down and my obesity I was 87 kilos at my heaviest. My Australian endo absolutely fabulous. Asked me two years ago if I had an issue with my weight and if I'd like to trial off label ozempic. I was prescribed the medication and out of fear I waited months. What pushed me to get it is in australia. They will actually take your license drivers license or suspend if it if your h1bacs are too out of control. Ridiculous. So at this point mine were sitting at 10. And that was with me being strict. I've always been overweight and suffered with weight loss issues. I went down to 1200 calories before the invention of ozempic a day to try and initiate weight loss and get a grip on my sugars. Well i finally bit the bullet. Within the first 6 months I lost 20 plus kilos. I've kept it off despite not having ozenpic in australia for over 7 months.
So my start weight was 87 kilos. My heaviest. And on ozempic I'm now 65 kilos. I have kept it off without 7 months off the drug and finally got it two weeks ago and jumped right on my usual dose.
Just for non diabetics who have no idea
The drug does not make me repulsed AT ALL BY FOOD. If you over eat you will vomit it our PERIOD. As it slows the digestion rate. I've found if I make shitty food choices I'll pay. I'll either get a migraine or I don't feel well.
It's been 7months since my last dose until two weeks ago and I took my usual dose with no side effects at all.
In fact I haven't vomited at all on my recent dose but that's because I know how and what to eat.
By the way my h1bacs went from 10.
To now just two weeks ago they're back down to 6.
So not only have i been able to get down to a healthy weight.
My license and health is no longer in k
Jeopardy. And if i keep this control up I'll probably get a good five more years of my life span.
I'm forced to have insulin injections as in australia the pump is 12k. 4k with private health insurance but I don't have It.
Stop demonising the drug. It's not for everyone.
I’ve had T1D for 39 years, I’d be fascinated to hear more about your research!
Also interested in your research. T1 for 32 years, endo mentioned these meds at my last visit with very little info on use in t1. I declined until more info came out.
I’ve been using Ozempic as a T1D for the past year. I’ve only really started losing weight in the past 4 months or so. But effect on blood sugar was immediate. Within a month of being on the full dose my Tresiba went from 40 to 20 units. Highs aren’t so high. I’ve never vomited with it but have become nauseous if I over eat. I’ve lost weight pretty slowly so nothing like celebrities seem to!
@@deedeemc587 definitely do it. My endo actually took it. And he mentioned I'm a non diabetic and it was safe for me. I then thought. If I die I die 🤣 not a good piece of advice but if as a t1 you struggle with sugar control and weight gain issues. Or loss. Give it a shot. There's actually a girl on CZcams she's type 1 diabetic and journeys her experience on ozempic. She stopped taking it in the end but she was also recommended it. She's really the only channel I found talking about it as a type 1. It's definitely safe i would give it a go. Your endo will start you on a low dose and build you up.
At best you lose weight, gain control of your sugars, feel fuller for longer, lose hunger pains, slows digestion, stops blood glucose levels fluctuating either too high or two low, gives you overall control and helps you lose weight.
At worse you will suffer some migraines, nausea, vomiting and perhaps some fatigue. I did for the first 4 months and powered through. Now I've been on it on and off for over 18 months and the minute I stop it my blood sugars sky rocket.
One of its best features is the stopping of the extreme fluctuations of sugar control. I'd wake up early morning low over eat in hypo and then be high all day.
Now I haven't had a hypo attack in over 6 plus months where as pre the use of ozempic it would be twice a week minimum I'd wake up low.
Give it a go girl!
Finally someone with a brain covering these medications. I’ve been on Ozempic for 1 yr now. I was prediabetic standing at 278 lbs. No longer prediabetic and I’m currently 215 lbs. I still have a little ways to go but thank you for sharing your thoughts on these meds. Finally.
It’s nice to see a positive - I’m wanting to start this med with lifestyle changes but all I keep seeing is terrifying accounts of bad side effects!
@@user-ul7gg6xo5o i have had little to zero side effects. as long as you listen to your body and drink enough water and take the appropriate vitamins - and stir clear of fast food ….. you’ll be fine! the drug isn’t a “miracle” drug that melts fat. YOU have to put in the work. good luck friend!
I watched this video because i am insulin resistant and pre diabetic is what my doctor is now saying. So He suggested ozempic along with sending me to a dietician and she suggested a personal trainer. I am 53 and have already been through menopause. Before the gyms closed due to covid i was in really good shape. Cant seem to get the now 50 pounds off. So as my doctor said we are pulling out all the stops and getting me all the help. So everyone wish me luck! 😂
Good luck Kellie!❤😊 You can do this! 👌✊
This is a hard one for me. I have struggled throughout my life with BD and an ED and I’m scared about the “skinny-chic” oppression we are seeing again. But I also have a mother who has struggled her whole like with her weight, literally starving herself to be a size 12 for my wedding, and doing everything she can to keep her diabetes under control so she doesn’t end up like her father, who has severe diabetes issues. This drug is perfect for her, and she is so excited to start it as she has friends who called it “life changing”. So while I hate that this has become popular amongst celebs and influencers to be skinnier than ever, I’m happy for the people like her.
Normal people (who are not celebrities and wealthy elites) who go on Ozempic are typically already obese. When they use Ozempic for weightloss they are not going to become emaciated, they will reach a manageable body weight within the normal-low overnight range that helps protect their joints and prevent type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other complications related to long term obesity. The misunderstanding and histrionics against these medications is honestly incredibly cruel towards obese people trying to take control of their health and long term wellbeing. Celebrities have ALWAYS had access to drugs they can abuse that the general population have not and just because some of them have the option to abuse semaglutide, amphetamines, opiates etc does not mean those who actually need these drugs to improve their quality of life should be denied them or treated like drug abusers for seeking them.
No one is "oppressing" you.
Get rid of social media and stop caring about celebrities.
It should go to people like your mom. It's what it was designed for. Saxenda brought my A1c from a 12.2 to a 6.2 and I lost 40lbs on it... but please make sure your mom works with a nutrition team in the event they ever take her off of it
@J W people with diabetes should not be scrounging around and going months without their medications because someone is using it for weight loss. Celebrity or not. This medication is for diabetics and no diabetic that it's prescribed to should be having their A1c skyrocket because they can't get it.
I have been on mounjaro for 6 months now. It’s been the answer I’ve needed for years. I had been working with a dietitian for years and both of us were stumped as to how to help me lose weight. No matter what we tried the pounds never left. I began mounjaro….maintained the same calorie intake 1700-2000 per day and like magic the weight started to come off. It is not a starvation diet for me and has helped me achieve goals that didn’t seem possible. It’s still a slow process …. 25ish pounds in 6 months.
It feels like your body is finally doing what it’s meant to do! I’m in the same boat, just on litaglutide instead of semaglutide.
How long will you stay on it? Did your doc say the weight will come back when you’re off of it?
@@rashasarandah1695 not sure at this time…..I am working with my doctor to get to the bottom of why with the medicine weight came off without changing my diet.
I’m also on Mounjaro. I’ve lost 70 pounds since August. It has stopped the food noise for me. I also started weight watchers and follow a healthy diet. Still want to loose another 70 pounds!
Same here. I was seeing a nutritionist and personal trainer religiously. Once I started monjaro the weight flew off like I hadn't been trying for the past 5 years
As a person who has been overweight or obese (depending on the time) since childhood, it is incredibly difficult to deal with, but people's misunderstanding of the topic and lack of empathy add to it. It is often treated as something you inflict on yourself instead of an actual medical condition that depends on multiple factors, so seeing the research evolve in that area is refreshing for sure.
Personally, seeking medical help for my mental health has been very helpful in improving my relationship with food. Your videos have also taught me a lot about gentle nutrition.
I hope this medication will continue to help those who need it. Hopefully, healthy influencers will stop using it as just a way to create an unrealistic standard, it is very insulting to those struggling.
I’m diabetic and it’s been helping me lower my A1C! People using it for weight loss alone that don’t have diabetes is making it harder for me to get it. My regular pharmacy was out last month!
So sorry to hear that!
@@AbbeysKitchen My HbA1C went from 13.5 to 7.5! I've lost weight, but for me it was never about that. I was having side effects related to my diabetes that were very scary for me. Eye sight issues, dizziness and hairloss are just the tip of the iceberg. Diabetes impacts every single organ in your body in some manner. I needed to get that ish under control! I'm only 40, I want 40 more!
I would be placing all blame on the companies themselves and the systems of power and not people who need the drug. What's happening here is there is an increase in patients whose doctors feel they need this drug and the company has not increased production sufficiently to have adequate supply. In a similar example, I don't go around feeling like newly diagnosed ADHD folks are making it much harder for me to get my medication. That would make me a horrible selfish person. We are all doing what we need to do and are at the mercy of the drug companies who have to do nothing to improve when we are all busy fighting each other instead of them.
Here in Germany it is also extremely difficult. Some friends who take it for diabetes have told me that they sometimes have to drive 50 km by the sea to find a pharmacy that stocks the drug and that they really have to make all the phone calls, have to take a day off from work to to go there first and pick it up, because it's also highly competitive, even though you can only get the drug in this country under certain conditions and you can also pay for a prescription yourself
@@Start.a.curvolution usually you can order it in the pharmacy, and they will have it the same or the next day, that is normal, the pharmacies are not stocked on everything. At least, I haven't experienced something similar like that in Germant, that you need to drive yourself ans look for it.
Thank you for the nuanced discussion and avoiding the dichotomous conversations that all people that use semiglutide for weight loss are terrible and just jumping onto a fad (some are, but certainly not all). Some people have caring doctors that have worked with their patients for years on obesity and commodities and have weighed the risks before prescribing the drug.
YES!!!! I wish more conversations were handled like this. And with enough education before speaking. A lot of the claims around the injections are unfounded. Or are red herrings.
😊 thank you very much for giving me this information I've been taking us up in for a little while I am a type 2 diabetic I don't think it's helping me that much except it's making me nauseous and I'm not myself at all I'm weak and sick I can't sleep and I'm going to stop it I don't know why the doctor gave it to me I guess cuz my A1C was too high but I'm not feeling myself at all I am so week some days I can hardly walk thank you so much for your information
I’m unapologetically on Mounjaro, a tirzepitide (sp?) I lost 50 lbs and am no longer obese. Obesity is a disease, and I deserve to be on this just as much as anyone else. I also have Graves’ disease. This drug has helped me in more ways than weightloss. My brain is quiet for once, and I have ADHD. This is huge!
Yes! The loss of the food chatter is amazing. I'm not longe constantly thinking about food or what I'm going to eat next
It is good that you had positive side effects, and that the medication worked for you.
How do you have Graves’ disease and obesity? That’s a hyperthyroid disorder which key features include an extremely fast metabolism and thin frame
Obesity is not a disease!
@@elisehouse921 I also have graves and indicators for hashimotos. While typically most people lose weight with graves, I actually gained. My endocrinologist said that graves disease affects people differently.
I can’t help but think about how lucky your kids are to have a mom who has the correct mindset about health and not necessarily weight.
My best friend takes Ozempic for diabetes and she's lost a bunch of weight. She loves THAT part. The part where she can't eat a 6 oz steak without vomiting or the part where she can no longer eat cucumbers or bell peppers without pooping her pants, not so much. I've received a lot of unsolicited suggestions that I take it or Wegovy from other people, but when I think about it the next question is always "Do I really want to risk that level of bathroom incident in my daily life?" I'm good, I'll just stay chubby ✌
The good news is that research shows that most patients do not experience severe side effects. Most experience mild or none. Just wanting to offer another perspective. I am taking Wegovy and have luckily not had bad side effects. Mild nausea the first week and now once in a while.
@@laurabeaudry3905 same here- I haven’t had near that level of side effects luckily. A bit of constipation and mild nausea that goes away after I eat something but no pants pooping here.
@@CC-ng4zl agree... most I had was nausea occasionally, well waves of it. I was terrified of side effects but it's been ok.
I wonder if this friend had IBD to begin with. I haven't experienced that
That’s a pretty rare side effect. And those that do have issues, usually only experience them for the first few months on the drug. Do what you think is right for you but don’t make the decision out of fear of something that’s really unlikely.
I've been on Wegovy for 3 weeks (prescribed due to no longer having a stomach, rapid gastric emptying, and constant hunger). Let me tell you, this drug is much more than what it's labeled as.... week one I noticed I no longer had any desire for alcohol, or SHOPPING! I have had a pretty severe shopping addiction my entire life, but for some reason, this medication has my brain so satisfied, I no longer search out outside sources for a since of wellbeing.
Because I'm no longer hungry, I can focus on nutrient rich foods, rather than something starchy just to satiate myself.
I'm looking forward to further research on how this drug could possibly cure addiction!!!
Good to hear! I’m in no way an expert, but reading this gives me hope not only for obese people, but also addicts in general. Addiction is so terrible, if it could help addicts that would be amazing.
omg yes I've been on the medication for 2.5 months and have lost 24 pounds, it has greatly helped with the food noise and my anxiety and I quit vaping and other smoking (lol) as well as have like no desire for alcohol. I am working to getting healthier and it has been extremely helpful because I had already implemented a healthier routine but my anxiety would make it hard to stop when I was full
@Andrea Salazar HOLY CRAP!!! I'm so glad you replied. I've had super bad anxiety my whole life, and prior to starting wegovy I started tapering off my meds. I didn't even think about it until reading your reply, but I can remember my last anxiety attack. WTF. It just disappeared without me noticing. Wow. 💙
@@LilithCain we got this! 🥰
Honestly I've never heard of Ozempic before and I didn't expect this to be SO triggering for me!! As someone that struggles with EDs for over 10 years the thought of something that makes me turned off food (anorexia, bulimia and binge eating are for a lot 99% food obsession that can be so exhausting and depressing) sounds like a dream. It just shouldn't be possible to get it off market and only prescribed by a doctor after a long talk that diet, movement and menarl health changes aren't enough. So amazing that it is able to help so many that TRULY need it.
I'm on ozempic for weightloss I've needed a hip replacement for over 2 years and surgeons keep turning me down due to my high weight. This medication is helping me get my weight down so I can finally get my hip replaced.
Pls try gastric baloon. Ozempic s a hard on drug killing u.
That’s why my Med team have been researching it. The idea is that if I can get the joint replacements I need and have needed for over a decade, then I could start being active again which would naturally lead to better weight control naturally. My genetic disorder led to early onset OA at 12… I’ve needed new knees since my mid 20s but by 32, I could barely walk anymore, much less exercise. Because of my asthma combined with my weight, surgery is dangerous. And my stomach issues caused by meds to try and manage my daily pain (in my teens!) means weight loss surgery isn’t an option either… not that being put under is much of an option right now anyway.
Yes that is my thought I have congenital hip dysplasia and am bone on bone but the Dr. Won't do surgery without me losing at least 50 pounds which I've been struggling to do for 2 years. But if I could get the hip replacement I could start being more active and hopefully regulate my own weight naturally
It causes thyroid cancer and has a black box warning. But hey, nothing like cancer for weight loss
@@genevievewirtz4764 Do a Ketogenic diet. I lost 60 lbs and reversed most of my health issues
Love your content Abbey! You and others in your field on social have helped me a lot with unraveling my brain. I have battled w ED since I was about 13. I have survived anorexia, like a lot of folks with chronic medical and mental health complications, I consider myself in remission rather than "cured" as I still struggle with some things and have to mange intrusive thoughts and body dysmorphic ideas that creep on my me. I am not at all surprised that ppl are chomping at the bit to get these drugs for cosmetic reasons, welcome to America and it's ever changing standards. It makes me so sad that there are ppl who can actually benefit for access and are being pushed out by ppl who have the money to buy it for superficial reasons. This just adds to all the backwards, unbelievable, dehumanizing things that we are dealing with in this world,
This is one of my favorite videos of yours!! Thank you for being delicate but also honest. More videos like these!!
Another wonderfully articulate, balanced explanation! You're so good at this, Please keep up the good work!
This is the best video I’ve seen on this topic! I appreciate your ability to try to stay objective.
My mom took ozempic for obesity...trust me not worth it. She was so sick, and the reason why you eat less is because you feel nateous the whole time. Her organs started to hurt and she felt awful. She went off of it and felt better right away. She switched doctors and we are now both losing weight without any medications, just by cutting out sugar and carbs (we're both pre diabetic and insulin resistent) we both lost more than 20 lbs in 2 months (I lost 26, she lost close to 30). No we didn't starve ourselves but it was really hard (especially being sugar addicts before), but it was definitely worth doing to finally take care of our weigth in a healthy way. Using Ozempic for weightloss is the exact same pain that you get from just getting on a diet, people need to understand that it's not an easy fix.
I’m so glad you’re both doing better❤
It’s definitely not an easy fix, but for most people the nausea is a side effect that will pass after using it for some time and the body getting used to the dose. For some people, like it seems your mom the nausea never stops, and for some people they do get it every week on the day they inject but not for the rest of the week. There are probably even people that don’t experience any nausea at all, since like Abbey said everyone really is different and reacts to meds and treatments differently .
Exactly! My husband is now more than 50 lbs down just going to a low simple carb/high fiber diet, and it's been about 7 or 8 months. I followed about a month behind him, and have lost about 6" on my waist. It's been hard for us because it's taken time, research, and building cooking skills, but still easier than taking medicine just so we can keep eating foods that hurt our bodies.
The key has been essentially combining the HCC with a focus on whole fruits, whole grains, veg, and legumes, and making juice, bread, pasta, and sweets a very occasional thing. I come here for food ideas.
Ooof… so sorry. Mounjaro is a different glp1, very little side effects. Worst one? Sulphur burps 🤢
I'm really sorry it was bad for your Mom, but what she says experienced is not the rule. Don't say "it's not worth it" since this might fringhten people to get the treatment they were prescribed to take. There's already enough stigma about it.
This was an awesome review! In the end, the limited availability of this medication should not be a diabetic vs. obese problem. It’s a pharmaceutical problem. These companies should have NO problem pushing out these medications to meet demand, but it comes down to them ensuring that their profits, which are already insane, are optimized as much as possible.
In the case of ozempic/wegovy I believe the limiting factor for ramping up production wasn't the drug itself but their suppliers not being able to make enough auto-injector pens to meet the unexpected surge in demand. My understanding is that this has been resolved and both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are able to meet demand and are ramping up to meet projected future demand.
The medication and pharmaceutical companies are the problem. The industry wants us hooked on these medications. Instead of providing healthier foods in our grocery stores and proper healthcare, they would rather us fight over medication that keeps their pockets fat. People need to pay attention and stop getting sucked into what celebrities are doing. Do your research.
@@journeytwojordan A healthy lifestyle and diet is absolutely key, but there’s nothing wrong with medication. It’s the reason our average life expectancy is no longer 45 years old. Broccoli can only go so far. Preventative + evidence based medicine should be the standard healthcare.
Why would they not focus on profits? It's not like they use tax money to formulate this drug so they can do whatever tf they want.
Well done Abby. Very clear argument and outline of the issue. People don't have to agree, but you approached it in such a way that people can only respect what you have to say.
From a very frustrated inpatient RD: The number of patients I've had admitted (with and without DM) who are severely malnourished as a direct result of this drug is mind boggling. Many struggle so much to keep their weight on and eat enough we are placing feeding tubes. When I bring it up to the doctor, they refuse to take them off the drug because it's having such a good impact on their BG and a1c. 😤
Don't even get me started on the latest weight loss trend I've seen of people using pediatric NGTs to put themselves "into ketosis" via TF.
Woah 😮
Wow! Nobody has talked about this.
This is no better then models using Cocaine and smoking to curb their hunger.
Yep my friend was struggling to even eat 800 calories a day. That’s starvation in my opinion
They also neglect to discuss the sarcopenia that ensues as well. The rapid loss of muscle will show its issues down the road.
Thank you for your well rounded, evidence based response! As someone who has been struggling with obesity my entire life and who comes from a family with several generations of metabolic diseases, I’m so grateful that you acknowledge there are people who genetically/physiologically benefit from medical support. I watched my dad suffer for years and he felt completely hopeless. With the development of these drugs I actually feel hopeful that we will gain better understanding of what is happening physiologically when willpower is not enough in our current food and lifestyle culture. I feel a bit frustrated that it is being co-opted by people who are just looking for a quick fix to get bikini ready as I feel it’s giving the drugs a bad reputation and detracts from those who will benefit from it metabolically. Certainly these drugs need to be studied further for the long term and risks/benefits need to be considered before everyone jumps on the bandwagon, but I look forward to seeing how those struggling with obesity will benefit from these medications.
I struggled with insulin resistance and very overweight, pre-diabetic. Tried for years, multiple dietitians, exercise, nothing worked, still had a very high BMI. The doctor suggested Contrave, guess basic the tablet version of Ozempic. Also felt very nauseous, sometime had to lower the dose again. I’m still not on the full dose but i lost few kilos at a safe pace over 8 months, already feel better, clothes fit better, the nausea gets better, it’s just bad with the increased dosages. It’s life changing for people that have honestly tried EVERYTHING. My doctor wants to help prevent me becoming diabetic with the medication.
Contrave is Wellbutrin and Naltrexone, not semaglutide in tablet form. I’m on the tablet version on semaglutide because I am diabetic and that’s the only way I’ll get my meds (since the injectable version isn’t available.) That’s not really important, just wanted to clarify. Congratulations on your weight loss!!
@@AnnabelleLee_ Sorry, I wasn't sure about that, thanks for helping. It works quite similar with the hunger suppression and weight loss, positive effect on insulin and cholesterol (for me at least) and has all the same side effects! haha! and I know the Ozempic is always out of stock in my area as well. just glad i found something that works after all these years.
I love and appreciate this SO much! Thank you for the honest and detailed opinion on this topic :)
Thank you for giving such a nuanced discussion, Abby. The stigma surrounding pharmaceutical weightloss compounded with society's fatphobia often make it super hard to navigate these issues. If you add the social media/Hollywood obsession with skinny - which never went away, let's be honest here - it's really an awful situation.
Just started watching. The fact you’ve mentioned Aubrey Gordon fills my heart with hope. The podcast maintenance phase has been such an eye opener about so many things…
I so agree!
This was a fascinating video! Thanks for all the research and information you have given us in this video. Food for thought ❤
Thank you for this nuanced approach. I’ve been considering talking to my doctor about it (both obese and insulin resistant here) and I feel much more informed about the benefits and risks
This is a great video! More serious content like this, PLEASE!
More to come!
My dad has type 2 diabetes and was put on Ozempic. He lost a ton of weight and his A1C is looking great. My poor step mother is quite overweight and has a back injury so her doctor was giving her Wagovy samples but his rep cut him off so she can't get it anymore. I think because they have government insurance she can't use the manufacturer coupons and it's too expensive without it. She could really benefit from it because of her impaired mobility.
Thank you- you just confirmed for me why I would only prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide alongside some proper nutrition counseling. Very much appreciate the nuanced medical approach you brought
Didn't know about this! Thank you for all the information and for sharing your thoughts!
I’ve been on Wegovy for about 6 months and I’m down 27 lbs. I went to see an obesity specialist because I was tired of trying to do it on my own. I used to hike 5x a week, I wouldn’t eat fast food or drink my calories like most people who don’t struggle with obesity think we do… and still I could lose weight. The times I was able to lose weight I was pregnant. Even when I was pregnant with my twins I lost weight. My doctor said he had never seen that I had no cravings, the only difference was my hormones while pregnant. As soon as I had my girls the weight started to come back. Now that I’m on Wegovy I was able to lose weight without trying much. I’m not saying it’s an easy way I eat what I used to eat before, but I can only eat half of half of what I used eat. There’s has to be something with my insulin resistant that affected my weight. I did have gestational diabetes, but I never took any insulin while pregnant.
You should do a 36 hour fast once a week!
Yes! I was waiting for you to talk about this. ❤️
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Great video, Abbey! This is the first video I have seen that was so informative, broke everything down, and explained everything so well. Keep up the amazing content :) Helpful as always!
these are our favourite abbey videos, this is why i like your videos. science, facts and no bullshit.
ABBEY. The new setup ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! 🤩 absolutely obsessed with it.
Edit: the PJ set for your sponsorship is adorable absolute slay
So glad you’ve done this video - having worked in obesity for several years you have voiced all my fears!!! Thank you.
Glad this resonated🥰
fantastic video Abbey! lots of research put into easy to understand format, thanks :)
Happy to hear that!!
Fantastic video, Abbey. Thank you so much for your objective take!
I took Ozempic for several months before my gastric sleeve procedure. I lost about 50lbs from it. Other than the intense sweating, I had no other side effects. I was grateful to be able to have that treatment option!
The part that makes me so angry is that fat people are told at evert turn that being fat is our fault and we need to lose weight. Then we are blamed for using a medication that actually works because of shortages. It just feels like we cant win
It must be awful if you have a condition that causes it or have to take a certain drug that causes weight gain. My psychiatrist makes sure to find me drugs that don't have weight gain as a side effect. Its amazing how many do! Antipsychotics and all sorts. I just take an anti depressant because I can tolerate it well. I really would love to try an adhd drug to see if it would help my head and also my eating habits as I've always been overweight and now my cholesterol is higher side apparently. Sometimes eating is the only thing that brings you some form of joy when your struggling in so many other ways. It feel like a daily battle to not eat badly. I've just ended up in surgery and they have found an abcess and polyp and have to have an mri to see how deep the abcess is. It's literally a pain in the butt. On top of what I was struggling with but maybe this will help me to eat healthier. Eat your veggies is what I'd say as you don't want to end up like this with a terribly sore bottom in hospital! Soups veggies and baked beans for me. ! ❤
But you should use the Wegovy made for weight loss and pay for it! Don't take something that's specifically for sick people...yes diabetes is a sickness!
Especially when, for many of us, weight gain was caused by depression and the medications used to help alleviate that depression. And female hormones and body dysmorphia. I was a naturally thin and very active child until puberty hit me like a freight train. Then suddenly I got hormonal depression, body conscious due to very large DD breasts suddenly taking over my entire body, and because of both I stopped going outside and stopped all of my previous activities.
I figure now that chemicals caused me to gain weight, so why am I not allowed to utilize chemicals to get rid of some of that weight? Why do I have to wait until I actually get diabetes in order to get the medication? Why can’t I prevent diabetes in the first place?
@@goodgrief888Chemicals doesn’t cause weight gain, food does.
@@poejavelski148 Food is not the only thing that can cause weight gain.
Thank you so much for making this nuanced video! The media seems to oversimplify this issue so much and focus on sensationalizing it leading to so much vitriol.
I feel so seen and heard by your videos🙋🏼♀️ I love your gentle and kind approach😌
I am obese and have PCOS and metabolic syndrome. With no changes in my diet and exercise routine (which had already been pretty consistent) I’ve lost 15 pounds in the first 5 weeks.
Yesssss I need an maintenence phase x abbey sharp ep!!!!!!!!!
ME TOO
Thank you for the informational and entertaining videos!
I really appreciate your fresh perspective and well thought out considerations from all sides. Including the understanding that we have autonomy over our bodies. Sometimes the only other alternative weight loss drugs that are offered are phentermine, and I say no every time. Thank you Abby
I am type 1 diabetic(usually with uncontrolled blood sugar)and obese and wegovy, tandem pump and Dexcom has lowered my blood sugar significantly in the past few months. I’m glad I’m able to use wegovy to keep my sugars stable.
I had to be on Ozempic for several months due to having to make a sudden and strict diet change to treat a medical condition. It was a very low dose meant to help me adjust to the new dietary requirements and help me feel full and satisfied while I got accustomed to it. I'm very glad to be off it now because it would actually make me forget to eat. I couldn't feel hungry and I would sometimes get very shaky and weak because I hadn't eaten anywhere near enough that day. Now that I'm off of it I can actually listen to what my body is telling me and life has gotten a lot easier even with my dietary changes.
Not eating enough is probably also something people on this medication needs to be aware if.
Thanks for this, I've been curious about this since I started hearing about celebrities using it for weight loss. Very interesting.
P.S. The color combo of your blazer and your lipstick in this video is fabulous. You look great!
Thank you so much for the nuanced take, and I am glad I sat and listened. I had some STRONG opinions on this, but I had only heard one side of this.
Also the manufacturer really needs to ramp up production for real.
Have you seen the ads for Continuous Glucose Monitors for weight loss?
I have PCOS and was struggling with weight my entire life. I tried literally everything. I worked with my doctor for years, saw specialists, and nothing worked. Then I kept getting told my PCOS symptoms would be relieved with weight loss that I could not achieve. I struggled with binge and purge cycles, went through periods of starving myself, the whole works. In 3 months on ozempic, I have never felt such relief. The first time I ate 1 cookie and put the other back, I cried my eyes out for almost a half hour.
If I kept going, I was getting very close to pre-diabetic levels. If ozempic can help me avoid that, I will take it as long as necessary.
Just found out I have pcos which explains so much for me as to why I can’t lose weight! Just wish my insurance covered wegovy because my dr will not prescribe me something off label! Or hopefully Ozempic will be fda approved for people with pcos! Have you tried metformin?
@@oliviahaberin2690 I did for a bit but we think it interacted a bit weird with my other (unrelated) medication, so I went off it. That was just before starting Ozempic.
It’s been a struggle but hopefully you find your right combo!
A Ketogenic diet will stop the PCOS.
As someone that has been obese my whole life and with a really high risk of getting diabetes type 2 (both parents had it and I've hade GDM both pregnancies) I find it sad that people think I shouldn't be allowed to "steal" the drug from people with diabetes. Give me a few more years and the risk of me being one of them is really high, wouldn't it be better for me to avoid that?
I'm working on my eating habits and changing my lifestyle, but my main problem isn't unhealthy food, just eating too much of it since I have a hard time recognizing my satiety. I eat the same food as my hubby and kids and they all have normal weights. So just saying "go to the gym and stop eating crap" doesn't really help. I go on walks with the kids, I do some weight training at home when the younger one sleeps, but it's not enough.
I understand completely. I don't eat badly and I got on 3 mile walks with the hubby 3 to 5 days a week, run around with my kids, etc. I cook from scratch, eat lots of veggies, skip desert all the time. My husband and kids are at a healthy weight. My obesity is partially genetic, and also from thyroid issues. I was prescribed wegovy and I finally feel like I'm getting my life back. It feels like the work I put into a healthy lifestyle is finally working for me.
Agree! I am another who has been obese since I was a child in a family of normal weight people, eating the same foods. I never binged, always ate a healthy diet of nutritious home cooking and have been active my whole life (played sports in high school and did exercise classes and walking as an adult). My husband is normal weight, and of my 3 kids, 1 is underweight, one normal weight and the youngest has always been tall and heavy like me. He doesn't eat differently from his siblings. It IS genetic for us, I feel it in my bones. I always suspected it as I would look at friends and think 'I eat the same or less than them how am I this size??" but now seeing my 3 kids with such different weight profiles, I truly believe it. I am personally limping along doing a combination of 20/4 IF, keto and calorie counting to stay below 1700 cals a day and with all those things am very slowly losing weight. If I take my foot off the gas at all I very quickly gain (like over xmas, 10 pounds came back in a couple of weeks). So all this to say I feel your pain and support people like us in taking whatever steps we can to assist us on what is a VERY difficult path to normal weight compared to many.
Absolutely! I've been on ozempic for 3 months now, and in addition to the weight loss, it's been amazing how much I've learned about my own relationship to food--including that I've never previously been able to recognize 'full' and have been eating until 'bloated'. It's certainly not effortless weight loss, but it's empowered me to make healthy choices about what I eat and listen to my body about how much.
Take Wegovy made specifically for fat loss!!
I was doing intermittent fasting, eating under 1500 calories a day (low carb), walking, etc., and I lost 3 lbs in like 2 months. I was always crabby because I was hungry. Meanwhile, my husband would accidentally skip a couple of meals and drop 10 lbs. Like how much harder was I supposed to have tried? My doctor put me on Wegovy a few months ago. I'm not even on the therapeutic dose yet, and I'm down almost 15 lbs. I can have the occasional slice of pizza, or ice cream cone, enjoy my life, and still have the scale go the right way. I refuse to feel guilty about it. I deserve to live, too. 🤷♀️
This was a great, well-rounded take!! :)
So informative Abbey! 👏
I'm so so glad you covered this topic!!! I was put on Mounjaro and then Ozempic for weight loss when I was "diagnosed " as insulin resistant or "pre diabetic ". I'm using quote marks here because I now question as to whether or not that is even true for me. I actually ate high carb food and high sugar food before a fasting blood lab because of my desperation to lose weight. I stopped taking the Ozempic however when I began to experience the same issues you talked about. First, I was having issues eating my favorite foods, I couldn't even eat healthy foods without being turned off by it. My morning coffee made me nauseous. I'm also working out so the combination of no appetite, the effects of working out on my blood sugar, plus what the medication was already doing to my blood sugar started to have negative effects. Out of nowhere during the day I would just stop what I was doing because my brain felt like it had stopped working. I was getting foggy headed and felt this weird out of body sensation
I finally realized it had to be my blood sugar getting dangerously low after hearing an account from a type 1 diabetic describing a low blood sugar attack. I realized that was exactly what I had been feeling. That scared me straight and I quit it immediately and right away I started to feel better! I'm now focusing on strength training and cardio. #neverdietingagain
Thank you so much for shedding light on this dangerous trend! I feel I could have died and it made me realize that there's got to be a better way to reach my goals!
You dont have to fast for an A1c blood test, which is what determines if you're diabetic. Eating does not affect the test. Eating WILL affect your current glucose level, which is different from your A1c. If your A1c is between 5.7 and 6.4, you are pre-diabetic. 6.5 and higher is diabetic.
@Beautiful Afflictions It wasn't an A1C test. It was my annual check-up. Any time I've had an annual they always have me fasting. My mom is diabetic so that may be why?
Pre diabetic is when you plasmatic glucose is between 100 and 125 mg/dl after 8 hours of fasting, insulin resistant is when you glucose is between 140-199 mg/dl 2 hours after drinking glucouse solution as part of a test
H1ac tells you the glucose level in the previous 3 months thats why there is no need of fasting for that test maye you wer havig hypoglucemia because you were eating way less than you needed , dieting is not starving
i’ve struggled with anorexia my whole life, yo-yo dieting, reactive eating and obsessing over food. i went on ozempic at a “normal” weight. i have never had such food freedom. it has healed my reactive eating and the way i see food. i no longer see foods as good or bad. just energy. i truly think ozempic should be given to people who have BED.
That’s me right now. I’ve had those same issues since I was 12 yrs old. Lost 45lbs during Covid and am only 10lbs away from my “ideal weight” but can’t seem to get down to it. My entire day is centered around my food. I think about it all day long and I’m so sick of it. Unfortunately no doctor will give me this medication because I’m not obese. Makes me feel even worse when ppl who are on the med get down to where I would like to be but I’m not granted the same experience. This only further pushes me into my ED.
@@ktj8074 honestly in my country you can get ozempic without a prescription. i am so sorry you're struggling and i wish healing and happiness for you
starving, reactive eating and then obsessing over food...will the cycle ever end?
Wow! That was extremely interesting! I love that it’s all science based and objective!
Thank you for your research in all of this!
I’m not sure if you already have one, but can you please do a video of weight gain due to birth control and the healthiest way to lose it? I love your approach to these topics and it would be amazing to hear your thoughts! ❤
Hey girl I don't know if she has done a video on it.. however I really urge you to get your hormones tested because that is going to give you the most accuracy on what you need. Also maybe see a health coach who can help you with physical mental and spiritual nutrition. ❤❤
I will say I was on it for my insulin resistant PCOS because I was close to getting diabetes. It has completely reversed all my levels and I am currently no where near getting diabetes! I have been off of it for 6 months and all my levels have stayed low and my weight has stayed off besides 4 pounds. Granted I was not on it for weight loss but I do think it could have saved me from getting diabetes
Have you tried metformin? I'm not overweight but it's been really helping my PCOS symptoms and the constant reactive hypoglycemia I used to have. It's crazy to me that doctors are just prescribing this new drug for PCOS or diabetes without trying metformin first since it has a much better safety profile and half a century of studies.
@@anasoares9387 I was on metformin for 8 months and I’ve never been so sick in my life. It also didn’t help lower any of my levels during this time no matter how hard I worked on my diet /exercise. So Ozempic was my doctors last ditch effort to help me. I didn’t feel sick at all on it and was on a very low dose. So with diet/exercise/Ozempic everything got better for me and like I said it’s been great even after getting off of it.
@@kelseyriner93 oh OK, then I guess you're an ideal candidate for ozempic. I'm glad you finally found something that worked for you, PCOS sucks. It took me till I was 30 to find out I was insulin resistant and get prescribed metformin because doctors tend to brush it off when you're thin. Thankfully, in my case the side effects weren't too bad and faded after a few days.
The only side affects I had with metformin were gastrointestinal issues like cramping and diarrhea. Which sucked! But I have PCOS and diabetes and the metformin is not working to lower my blood sugar levels and A1C levels. So I’m going to have to go to the next level and I’m wanting to try Ozempic
Your hunger crushing combos do all of the above! Since I’ve started eating The way you suggest, and rejecting diet culture, I have had zero food noise and zero cravings. I’m full all the time!!! Thank you for your content!
Well done Abbey! 👍🏻
I have been on mounjaro for around 3 months and it has made a MASSIVE impact on my diabetes symptoms, my A1C and my blood sugar. It’s like night and day! I haven’t lost as much weight yet but the BS control is worth it for me
Thank you so much for making this video. My doctor prescribed me Ozempic last year for weight loss (to be clear, I do not have diabetes, nor am I obese), and it was absolutely awful. I felt weak and nauseous all the time, and I quite literally never felt hungry. It also made it really hard to eat enough to get energy as a dancer. I also got incredibly sick at least once a month, and I missed quite a lot of work and school. I was only able to convince my doctor that I didn't need it when I got diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Adderall, which also has some appetite suppressing effects, because she thought that it would also help with weight loss and the Ozempic would be overkill.
Dr should not be prescribing semiglutide to people who are not obese. That is not right!
You might need to consider a new doctor.
Thanks for your video! Loved your final point. It feels so similar to what botox/cosmetic injectables are doing. Its changing society’s expectations for whats the new “norm” for “gracefully aging”
Very well presented I really appreciate the deepdive into every aspect - especially highlighting that obesity can be genetic and the science behind keeping weight off longterm. I hope as many people as possible see this to be educated on how to handle a topic like this, and to understand in general what this drug is actually for. Thank you!
I took ozempic for diabetes for a couple years and it made me very ill! I suspect that other people are feeling very ill on it too but are ignoring their body in favor of weight loss. The lower doses worked really well to lower my a1c with minimal side effects but as soon as the shortages started and I raised my dose things went downhill hill immediately. They're very effective drugs but I think people need to consider the side effects and the long term effect it will have on the way you view food. It really messed me up and the only warning I was given was about pancreatitis, not about muscle loss or tachycardia or feeling punished by diarrhea after eating anything with sugar or fat in it. It really reminded me of what my mom went through after her gastric bypass surgery.
At the start of my weight loss, my doctor offered me off-brand Ozempic (can't remember which one) as a possible treatment. At the time I said no because I wanted to do it naturally first. I instead started a weight management program through my local hospital's bariatric center (I'm not getting the surgery but I'm doing all the same things the surgical patients are doing to get prepared for it. Dietition, exercise physiologist, counselling, habit coaching, and a support group as well as monitoring my consumption and exercise). I've seen great results from it so far and although I still have a long way to go, I'm super proud of myself. I've still considered Ozempic as an option if I plateau in the future or if my doctors and I decide I need something to regulate my hormones, but with this whole "craze" going on, I'm definitely not doing it. Until the supply chain catches up and there's enough for diabetic patiets *and then* also enough for chronically obese patients, then maybe I'll consider it seriously, but until then, I'm sticking to my program and regimen. Hopefully by then I'll be at a place where I don't need it.
You talk a lot of sense thank you a very informative video 😊
Loved your take on Ozem[ic and Mounjaro. I thunk you nailed it. I started taking Ozempic 2 years ago and am now on Mounjaro. I weighed 305lbs at my highest and and was struggling to be in the 220-240 range for decades. I stated a downward slide and reached 260lbs with serious health side affects 2 years ago in desperation I went to a great Weightloss Doc in Phenic at Scottsdale Weightloss. Dr. Craig suggested Ozempic I begrudgingly followed directions combined with a rigorous support program-therapy, nutritionist, medical supervision 2x monthly, Eating Disorders Anonymous 12 step group support and I am maintain a body weight range of 175-180lbs for over one year now. I am off most of my medications, exercise 6 days a week with ease and love my new body and habits. Can't speak highly enough about both drugs as support. Mounjaro is far superior to Ozempic though.😀😀
this green blazer is so cute! serving fierce looks and facts
Aw thanks
Hi Abby, I am a biomedical engineer, and am so happy you made a video on this topic! I had a question since I understand how the FDA works, could you explain more about why semaglutide is not FDA regulated?
You asked Abbey not me, but as a pharmacist, I think the explanation is that the products are not FDA regulated when a drug is compounded in a compounding pharmacy. The products that have a marketing authorization, like Ozempic and Wegovy are regulated, and also the API manufacturing done by the company that has these approved products is regulated.
Compounding is meant to be made ”extempore”, so not made to be stocked and kept, but made for a specific patient or set of patients and used asap. This can be done for example when a correct dose for the patient is not available (like small children and babies for example) or the patient is allergic to a component in a commercial product, or something just isn’t made on a commercial scale at all anymore or it would not be shelf stable in the intended form etc.
That’s why this compounded semaglutide is a bit dubious, no one else but Novo Nordisk has an FDA approval to make semaglutide (probably because of patent reasons as well), and they say they have a shortage issue, so it’s kind of sketchy as to where these compounders are sourcing the APIs. Because compounded products don’t require such extensive testing and are basically handmade it is inherently a bit more risky and there’s not a quarantee that the formulation is optimal for the functioning of the product, especially since semaglutide is a larger peptide drug. Ofc we just have to hope that the compounders are following the proper guidelines on extemporaneous preparation and good manufacturing practise and all that.
I’m not from the US so instead of FDA I’m more familiar with the European Medicines Agency (EMA), but I doubt they differ much in this case.
This was a very comprehensive video, thank you.
What an incredibly comprehensive, thorough video. I really appreciate the amount of references to scientific, peer reviewed studies, and overall it is evident the amount of care and research that has gone into this video. Thank you for this Abbey!
I’m type 1 diabetic with insulin resistance and I also struggle with obesity. This drug has legitimately changed my life but it’s very unfortunate the way the discourse around this drug has created a stigma towards those who are on it. If you need to be on it for their diabetes or obesity, do it. It’s not for everyone, but for many people it’s a game changer.
I order Mounjaro for my obese pts. Trust me, I am on the phone every week fighting with the insurance companies because this medication is nearly 99% denied every single time. Without insurance, the cost is $1000/mo. With approval, it can still be around $500/mo. But...if it is approved, pt's qualify for the savings coupon. It only costs $25/mo. with the coupon! As a geriatric nurse practitioner, weight reduction is a MUST in patients with mild cognitive deficits. Mounjaro can be a life-saver for many patients.
I haven't watched for awhile..you look FANTASTIC!! Love your background too, gorgeous ❤️🤗
I was on Ozempic for a year and only lost 10% and had terrible side affects - nausea, zero energy and some foods repulsed me.
I have lipedema fat, so after being on Ozempic and barely eating for a whole year I’m convinced the lipedema fat isn’t going to budge. Abbey please do a video about lipedema. There are so many psychological problems and ED associated with having horrible looking lumps of fat that are diet resistant.
My partner is using wegovy to loose much needed weight (as ordered by the doctor for specific serious health reasons). I have noticed that what it has done is simply regulate the appetite so it is more comparable to my normal appetite so the amounts we eat are a lot more similar now. Also as a side effect you get sick when you eat sugary and fatty foods. This definitely helps change your eating patterns.
I‘ve been on Ozempic since 2020 and honestly, it has helped me so much and maybe saved my life. I wouldn‘t have been able to finally overcome obesitiy.
It causes thyroid cancer
Abbey, I'm besides the point here, but I love the green blazer and coral lip color combo! You're gorgeous!
Can you do a video on trying to lose weight during menopause? Love your videos!
I’m on Ozempic and it works wonders for me.
Not going to lie, as a Mounjaro user who doesn't have T2, I was kind of worried to watch this! But you explained this in the best way! I totally agree with everything you said.
I've been on it for almost 2 months and, yes, you have to put in the work to see results! I have to make sure not only am I hitting my protein and water goals for the day but also my calorie goals. Also, I have to move my body! You can try to live the lifestyle you were doing before but it's going to be harder to do so.
Love this shade of lipstick combined with the green jacket.fab 💕
Well said, Abbey. I’m a certified personal trainer and I get asked about this a lot. I will refer to this post the next time a client asks- thank you!
I'm glad it's helpful!! Thanks for the support
You should refer then to a DOCTOR.
@amessliger7006 well different doctors have different opinions on weightloss and weightloss drugs - some pressure people who aren’t even obese to take them, some require extensive questionnaires, and additional tests before prescribing. some doctors minimize the side effects in an attempt to get more obese patients to take them, and some view the drugs as one-size-fits all and assume that all patients will function the same on it.
doctors are people too. not all-knowing, not angels, not the ultimate authority on everything. they can have biases or ignore certain issues just like people at other jobs.
obviously any of these clients will need a doctor’s prescription to take ozempic or any weightloss drug. however, they may have doctors who will over or under prescribe, misrepresent side effects, etc. by watching abby’s video, the trainer’s clients will know what they would be getting into by using the drug. from there, they can talk to a doctor, but they’ll just be armed with some additional information.
obviously this person will not be advocating for people to ignore medical professionals. no need to get so aggressive over it!
@@JKyall actually Abbey is a dietitian so is fully educated to speak on the topic. So yeah you could refer them to a doctor but an RD is also qualified to speak on the matter!
@@JKyall Asking someone's opinion on something isn't always discussing medical advice. Calm down.
To me, there is an issue with the idea of prescribing a drug that is currently only cleared for diabetes treatment to people with obesity, since the manufacturers will produce drugs in accordance with how much they expect to sell. And diabetes, generally, holds more *immediate* health risks than obesity, so in my opinion, diabetics should be prioritized in the same way as someone who's bleeding out should be prioritized over someone with a broken leg in the ER.
I am obese and working on losing weight, and I wouldn't mind getting a little push. But I wouldn't want to take those steps at the expense of people with more immediate concerns.
There are copious drugs that are prescribed off label by doctors based on the individual requirements of the patient. Doctors don’t even have to notify a patient it’s off label. The common ones range from treating migraines, cancer, chronic pain, infertility, heart disease, adhd, and the list goes on. In my opinion, adding stigma to the health decisions of individuals and their doctors based on their chronic conditions does not help people overall.
The thing is, semaglutide in the form of wegovy IS cleared for just weightloss, without diabetes. Made by the same company, the only difference is a larger dose, even the other excipients in the formulation are the same. Like Keralea said, off label prescribing is very common and doctors usually follow established treatment recommendations when prescribing off label. Semaglutide can be used for weight loss on sufficiently obese people and overweight people with other weight related conditions. One thing that people don’t realise about off-label, is that getting an FDA or EMA approval for a certain indication costs a lot of money, and sometimes drug companies don’t see the point in applying for an extention of the marketing permit like that, no matter how many independent, good quality studies we get saying it’s a good treatment. Now especially in this case Novo Nordisk is probably very happy to force obese people to buy the much more expensive Wegovy which is FDA approved for obesity as well, instead of the cheaper Ozempic, which is FDA approved only for diabetes. Because of that, they have even less incentive on getting an official approval of Ozempic for weight loss. This has been seen in some other cases as well, where companies try and sell another same/very similar drug with a huge pricetag when a cheaper one they make would do just as well, but isn’t officially approved (ranibizumab vs bevacizumab for treating wet age-related macular degeneration is one example that comes to my mind, bevacizumab is routinely used off label for it because of the price and it working just as well).
But aside that I do agree that in a shortage situation diabetes is probably the more immediately risky situation and it might be smart to put diabetics first when there’s a shortage.
How is diabetes more immediately life threatening?? My father died in his sleep from sleep apnea. If he was treated for his obesity he would likely NOT BE DEAD. I just do not understand how a condition that causes death is less life threatening than diabetes.
Loving the lipstick abbey 😍looks gorgeous on you
Hey Abby, thanks so much for such insightful video. I’ve been both on saxenda and Ozempic. I was thin my whole life, until in 2018 I was prescribing olanzapine and gained more than 10 kls in just a couple of months. I was desperate. I became really overweight and I felt horrible. I used saxenda in 2020 when the pandemic was at its peak, I was home most days and had a lot of time to exercise. I lost 12 kls in a year. The problem is that I gained most of the weight back in 2021 due to being prescribing quetiapine. It was a life changing drug for me but I’ve gained so much weight it’s unbearable. I then used Ozempic last year for around 6 months, and although I didn’t lose that much weight, i could mantain a healthy weight. My insurance stopped covering it after six months so I stopped taking it, thinking I could manage on my own. Well, I’ve also been suffering with 3 injuries on my lower body in less than a year, which has left me unable to exercise. Needless to say I gained all back and more, and now I’m not even overweight but obese, I feel so bad about my body. I decide to go back to Ozempic, so I’m going to a nutriologist next month to begin my treatment. And thanks to this video now I know I need to be on it for life, which I’m willing to do. Because now I know I just can’t do the weight loss thing on my own
A different perspective. I’m the classic Newfoundlander from the classic Newfoundland family ie we’re all obese and have all the comorbidities to show for it. Over a decade ago I lost 100lbs and have maintained it give or take a few pounds through two pregnancies, life changes, etc. (now 37). Over the past year many of my family members have started on Ozempic and lost a ton of weight, which has had far reaching impacts for them but the one that I hear about constantly from them is the peace with food they feel. Decades (generations even) of disordered food relationships have just been wiped away with these shots. I’m here on the other side, a normal weight through sheer effort and willpower, but tortured still by food and white knuckling most days. Too skinny for Ozempic but so, so exhausted from what I do in a day to maintain my weight (and I’m still on the borderline of “normal” and overweight, BMI-wise). I’m a prisoner to my own weight loss at this point and have honestly considered just “letting go” so that I, too, can get on Ozempic and experience the weight loss but without the mental torture and reliance on an incredibly physical lifestyle.
I took this for two months. Lost 5kg but felt dizzy, constant nausea, pain at injecting and was constipated. I also felt scared that I NEVER got any hunger cues. It’s like a starvation diet without the hunger pangs. Never again.
Im overweight and have suffered from BED in the past. I’ll just lose the weight more slowly.
No hunger cues? Eeeee
i wish you a healthier recovery 🙌 hope you will get the solution & support you seek out!
@@eafafeayd thank you. Did lose 10kg since last year which is amazing. I tried Saxenda to get rid of the excess weight faster. I do have some joint pain. But I’ll go slow but steady now I guess.
This is a game changer for me. I’ve had various eating disorders for almost 20 years. I’m addicted to the feeling of extreme hunger and I can’t seem to lose weight without relapsing because I immediately want to feel hungry all the time. It’s fucked up. Something like this would drop the starvation feeling, so I wouldn’t be triggered to extreme reduction. Maybe I’m lying to myself, but my gallbladder is screaming for help.
Your shorter hair, straightened like that is Fire on you! Lookin great sis!
Love the hair! And thank you for an evidence based view on this, I see so many people referring to it like a miracle cure it’s kinda scary!
Thank you🥰