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- Ozempic for weight loss. HOW TO KEEP WEIGHT OFF AFTER OZEMPIC. Ozempic for non diabetics. Ozempic injection how to use.
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TIMESTAMPS | CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
1:17 - What is semaglutide?
2:34 - How does semaglutide work?
3:38 - semaglutide dosing
5:11 - Side effects of semaglutide
6:28 - Diet While on it?
7:30 - How long does semaglutide take?
8:33 - Regaining it all back?
What is ozempic injection
Ozempic or wegovy, is a prescription designed to treat Type 2 diabetes, and its getting lots of attention for one of its side effects, weight loss. Because spoiler alert, it does cause weight loss. And With over 320 million views on tiktok just on ozempic, this has caused many people who don’t have diabetes to use it as an off-label for weight loss, Causing the FDA to classify ozempic and wegovy injections of semaglutide underneath a shortage.
Semaglutide weight loss
Semaglutide is an injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 Agonist, or short for (GLP-1) agonist that’s administered once a week. It was originally approved in 2017 under the brand name ozempic to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. So the manufacturer wanted to study semaglutide in people who didnt have diabetes, at a higher dose, to see if they can find any weight loss benefits. And what you know, novo nordisk, the manufacturer, got their product, semaglutide FDA approved for weight loss under a new brand name called Wegovy.
Wegovy weight loss
Wegovy is ideally made for adults whose BMI’s are greater or equal to 30 or 27 with at least one of the following conditions. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, or having diabetes.
Semaglutide mechanism of action.
Ozempic and wegovy are glp-1 receptor agonists. They mimic a natural hormone in the body called incretin. The job of incretin is to lower your blood sugar by triggering insulin release and blocking sugar production. And interestingly, they also slow down how quickly food leaves your stomach, which is called gastric emptying.
Semaglutide weight loss how it works
Not only does it lower your appetite, it curbs those feelings of hunger and also lowers the amount of food you eat.
Ozempic dose adjustment and ozempic injection how to use
Wegovy is available as a single-use injection pen. So basically, This means that your dose is already pre-set for you, and you can discard the pen after you inject it, which is once a week on the same day of each week, and it doesnt matter what time of day, or if you want it with or without food.
Wegovy 2.4
You'll notice that Wegovy, is available in slightly higher doses, you got: 0.25 mg, 0.5, 1.0 mg, 1.7, and 2.4 mg pens, each in different colored pens to help you keep track how far are you are. Ozempic is available in 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1.0 mg pens. Both of them start at the same amount of 0.25 weekly, and then gradually increase every month, the only difference is that with wegovy, you ramp up to a higher sustained dose of semaglutide at 2.4 mg per week.
What are the side effects of ozempic injection
Every month as your dose gradually increases, your chances of experiencing side effects increases as well. For some, reaching that target dose of 1 mg or 2.4 mg can be difficult and your doctor may want to slow things down by waiting another month before they increase your dose just because the side effects can be quite really annoying. Like burping more frequently, nausea, having constipation or diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and feeling bloated.
Wegovy foods
To get the most results on ozempic, wegovy, mounjaro, or even saxenda, if you want to be super successful with these, you want to create and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Some foods to avoid include: your fried foods, foods and drinks high in sugar, processed foods, and of course fried foods. So try to increase your protein rich foods, your vitamin rich fruits and vegetables, and your whole grains.
Wegovy how long
Wegovy starts working right after you inject a dose and as far weight loss, you may see the results within the first 4 weeks because it has to take some time to build up in your system. I mean, the study looked at it over a 68-week period, and found that an average of 35 lbs, or about 14.9%% of body weight was lost compared to placebo, which volunteers only lost 6 lbs roughly 2.4% of their weight with placebo.
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I am taking this because I have Pcos. It’s literally a game changer. I have lost 30lbs in 3 months. My energy levels are through the roof and other than heart burn on the days of my injections I have 0 side effects
Really happy to hear this.
I have PCOS too and am happy to hear this helped. But how did you get your hands on it? I've been waiting since June or July for Wegovy to be in stock
Anyone have issues with high heart rate ?
@@vshetty77 I am on Ozempic. I think I just have a really good insurance plan. I have Aetna and they own CVS, which is where I happen to go. They didn’t make me get a pre auth or anything. I had my hands on the pen within an hour of leaving my drs office. I had tried a few months before when I had United healthcare and they wouldn’t approve it until I tried another ineffective drug that I can’t recall the name of. I stopped taking it because it was a stimulant and gave me heart palpitations. A few months later I got the Aetna and asked my dr to try again. And it went through.
Hi, may I ask how long you’ve been on ozempic and if you have any tips? I also have pcos and borderline diabetic. I’m currently on 0.25 on my second week but no side effects. I’m also currently doing a low carb diet with intermittent fasting but haven’t seen pounds come off but I feel a little thinner.
The little secrets that I've learned throughout the years that makes a difference:
1 - Like the Dr said, CHEW SLOWLY.
2 - Drink a cup of water first thing in the morning. (Hot, room temperature or cold)
3 - Drink green tea 2x a day (Hot or Cold) (preferably after a meal)
4 - Avoid sugary drinks.
These 4 alone work miracles!
Any form of exercise will be the cherry on top.
Great tips!
And eat from a plate between 8-9inches
Avoid processed foods. Make one’s own food at home. Controlling the level of salt and fat in food.
Water needs to be room temperature.
Why does the water need to be room temperature?!
I'm a diabetic that has been having issues getting my Ozempic. I was without the product for three weeks due to the huge demand for people wanting it for weight loss. They need to prioritize who needs it the most. If I can't get my meds it can send me to the ER unlike people wanting to lose weight. I finally was able to get a pen. I can only pray they get their stock levels up. 😞
Ask for Trulicity
Completely agree. If I can't continously Take it tge side effects are heightened
Same. It's messing with my blood sugar levels in a major way.
@Tamika Lovett, I was on trulicity before ozempic, it's having the same supply issues.
@Magic Baby, the prescription for ozempic costs me AU$6.80 to fill, so no, getting it online won't be cheaper unfortunately.
I haven't been able to fill my prescription for five weeks now, and my glucose levels are creeping higher and higher and higher. Just fired off an email asking my doctor to put me on another med like Trulicity until this supply problem gets sorted out.
My last A1C was down to pre-diabetes levels thanks to Ozempic. Now it's creeping back into the dangerously high zone. I'm furious that I can't continue on this med that has been so beneficial for me because so many people are using it for weight loss. If they aren't going to manufacture enough to go around, why can't they prioritize based on actual medical need?
Production will step up during the middle to end of January
I have a family history of type 2 diabetes. I was 283 in January of 22. I am now 215. The FDA needs to approve this for weight loss so it can help lower the number of people developing type 2 diabetes.
They won't do it because being healthy means we need less medication
@@rhondadbush It’s already approved under Wegovy name by the FDA, but I agree, it’s not in the best interest of the country (politically and financially) to curb obesity and other causes to Type 2. They likely won’t make these available to everyone.
Did u aldo follow a strict diabetic diet, while taking ozempic?? Its the diet..
@@jackki6869 from what I understand (nurse not doctor) it actually curbs your appetite and you also don’t crave sugar and carbs (which are quick ways to raise blood sugar). This mock hormone are what some people are lacking, therefore they tend to crave those things.
And supposedly, it causes changes in your taste buds and you actually tend to stay away from those foods more naturally.
So, for some, obesity is a lack of that hormone.
@@rhondadbush exactly. They make money making people obese and make money selling weight loss medications. I do think approving all of these meds as weight loss meds covered by insurance would at least make it fair for people to access more affordably. But then there’s the supply and demand issues…can’t win.
Let’s not forget the people with neck, back and or leg injuries that have limited mobility! Calling all of them fat and “lazy” isn’t fair! A person getting injured in a car accident or shot (thru no fault of their own) barely being able to walk faces more fitness challenges than the average person.
Fell off a ladder/roof...
It is unfortunate that manufacturers can not maintain inventory due to these medications being in such high demand. I see comments that some viewers believe it is unfair for those to use the medications for vanity as a way of weightloss. However, you may not be aware of the ever increasing reports of people being prescribed these medications for weightloss due to metabolic disorders/syndromes, autoimmune disorders, preventative measures for those that are borderline i.e. diabetic high cholesterol etc or for currently diagnosed conditions such as diabetes.
That part 👆
Yeah but when actual full blown diabetics can’t get it, that’s a problem!
But that doesn't seem to be what's happening. The majority clamoring for this is looking for an easier way to lose weight that doesn't involve work
It has nothing to do with vanity. Weight loss is important for good health.
@@musicadegigi introducing medicine to your body to make it do X is usually never without side effects. The body is amazing if you take care of it by itself. Nobody is believing that all of these people all of sudden have a litany of medical issues that would stop them from losing weight with actual diet and exercise. As a matter of fact, it's clearly the need to change their diet as that's what the medicine is doing
It’s also helped me quit smoking. I don’t feel any cravings for cigarettes after starting semaglutide. Not sure why, but I’m loving it!
What a plus! 😃
Yessss!! It certainly triggers an aversion to many things I used to love. I can no longer enjoy margaritas! 🤣
My sugar cravings have vanished so I've thrown out the alcohol.
Same! I took a puff & felt like 🤢
The urge is somewhat there but that first puff completely turns me off🤮Blegh! Love it! Lol
I can’t seem to drink even a small glass of red wine!
I cant thank u enough for this video 🙏🏻 i started on ozempic 2 weeks ago already lost 8 pounds and totally changed my way of eating.. Being diagnosis with diabetes was my wake up call to change how i ate and the things i ate.. I had bad heartburn right after the injection but it went away.. I wish u all a healthy and successful journey going forward with this!!
Incredibly proud of you!
I’m pre diabetic, insulin resistance and couldn’t loose weight didn’t matter what I did. I was always thinking of food. I don’t know what full is. I was prescribed this and lost 22 kilos so far.
This is a miracle drug and should be available to anyone that struggles with weight problems or Diabetes or pre diabetes. As we know type 2 diabetes is lifestyle so if your overweight your heading towards been diabetic. So why don’t they act early not wait till people become diabetic.
If your only a few kilos overweight completely different you should not be on this and a balance diet and exercise is all you need. But when you have been overweight your whole life this is what is required.
Type 2 isn't just lifestyle, it us also hereditary
I am in the same boat. My new insurance won’t cover ANY weight loss drugs. I’m going to ask my husband’s employer for an exception as they are the ones who chose what will be covered
I got it for prediabetes but now my doctor wants me to lose weight. So he is increasing it. I’m obese and not too far from just being over weight but I can’t seem to get into the overweight category. I’ve never been a normal/ healthy weight so if this happens that would be amazing.
It would be wonderful if everyone could get this who needed it but right now the people who have diabetes are in need of it more. It's a shame that they didn't think about this prior to putting it out as a weight loss drug and other drugs like this are having the same issue. I am type 2 diabetic and thank God I have been able to find the doses that I need of the medication that I'm on but in the meantime it is very difficult for others who are in need of it because of diabetes. They should have thought about this ahead of time made overproduction of the drug so that this wouldn't have happened. I can't believe that they as a company didn't think of this knowing that the United States has the highest obesity that there is in the world. They need to start producing this in huge amounts to be able to get it to the people who need it whether it be for diabetes or weight loss. But for people like the Kardashians who are using it as a prop for their show should not be able to have it if their BMI is not off the chart. And they aren't the only celebs that are doing this. And because they have money that they can just throw away unlike a normal person they're scarfing up all of it and none is left for those who are truly in need.
I am 5"2' and weigh 120, giving me a BMI of 21.9. I am by no means overweight. Mine is caused by hereditary. I have had a balanced diet my entire 49 years of life. Type 2 is NOT a lifestyle. It does not matter what I do. I will be a type 2 for the rest of my life. I have been a type 2 since I was 25 years old.
I thought about using it because I was prediabetic at 210lbs but I dont like taking medication so i did it myself and i dropped 35lbs. I am 175 now, I did that by learning healthy habbits and eating cleaner even though i still ate treats here and there. Not a cheat day! Just like one donut or one meal, not a whole day. I have learned self control and to really listen to my body. I did this over a year and I am continuing my journey to get to loose 20 more lbs. Slow and steady, I have now incorporated workouts 4 times a week! Build healthy habits and rely on yourself for strength!
Thank you Dr for the words of wisdom. I lost 65 pounds and I sent back and all my blood work is now completely normal. The weight has not come back at all because I changed my eating habits. I don’t eat as often and I ate a whole lot more vegetables than I ever did before it makes a difference a huge difference.
How many weeks it took to loose this much weight
@@mitalihalder1 6 months
What dosage were you on 0.5 or 1? Did you gradually increase your dosage as your tolerance went up?
I've been on Ozempic for about 6 months, 44 lbs lost so far. It's such a catch 22 being on this drug. You're supposed to eat a balanced healthy diet but you don't feel like eating anything and everything tastes different than it used to and not in a good way. Therefore, it's very hard to develop new habits that will stick with you when you are no longer taking the medication. Learning to eat slow is the best advise I've heard so far. I have about 60 lbs to lose yet but I'm for sure going to start eating slower right now.
Thank you for sharing that. You bring up a good point! It’s hard navigating around that but you got this!
Thanks for sharing that. I definitely have had to change my eating. I have to eat snack sized meals about 4 times a day. Getting enough fiber is an issue, right now I take Equate fiber chews and drink MiraLax every day. Because if I try to tackle a salad I feel full halfway in.
Any side effects after 6 months ?
@@Crab.with.abs. I still have minor ones once in awhile but it’s so much better now. I have gone up in dose pretty slow. I’m only doing .75 now.
I thought it was just me
Drinking water through the day enhances the feeling of feeling full in-between fasting or meal plan
Great tip!
I have a friend who was on Ozempic due to being at risk for diabetes. She unfortunately had the side effect of mood swings and said it was awful. She lost a large amount of weight but she is trying to now lose the weight without having to get back on the injections.
Thank you so much for the last parts of this video explaining and advice on better and continuing weight loss during and after Ozempic.
I was up to 1.0 and have lost 28 lbs and a perfect AIC! But at that dosage I was having horrible side effects. So my doctor took me off Ozempic for 6 weeks for my digestion to rest and heal. Now I'm back on Ozempic, starting over at .25 dosage. I was loosing weight at the .5 dosage and great AIC without major side effects so I will go up to that dosage and stay there.
SO in me saying all of this, I have not watched any video where it talks about people who already have IBS, CROHN'S, GASTRITIS, HIATAL HERNIA, Any other digestive system issues... Will ABSOLUTELY have worse issues with taking Ozempic or Wegovy. That's what happened to me. I can handle Ozempic .5 dosage, but not going higher. I got such bad digestive system side effects on 1.0 that I couldn't leave my house. So this needs to be addressed in videos too for digestive sensitive people.
Thank you again for this video 👍😊
How long did it take you to start losing weight
@@Lifewithboujeebeauty I didn't lose any weight on 0.25 dosage but once I got on the .5 dosage I started losing weight immediately but it went very slowly. I would say about 4 to 5 lb a month.
But unfortunately I can't go up any higher on the dosage cuz it causes me way too many digestive issues. I've been told by my doctor that the higher amounts you can lose more weight but I'm happy with the slow steady weight loss other than having such severe digestive issues I couldn't even leave the house. But see I have fibromyalgia and IBS goes along with that so it just made my IBS worse at the 1.0 dosage.
@@yesimdawn3334 thank you. Hopefully your side effects gets better. I’m on my 6 weeks and don’t see any weight loss changes. I might need to ask to bump up not sure. If the nauseous is worse ion want it cause I already have it bad
@@Lifewithboujeebeauty may I ask what dosage you are taking now?
I’m curious what kinds of foods you were eating? I have some of those health issues and started Ozempic.
thank you! Very helpful and clear guidance and tips. Much appreciated!
For me, it worked to knock of 20 more pounds after losing 40 pounds. However, my kidney numbers went way out of whack. I stopped wegovy and within a month, my kidney numbers are almost back to normal. My clue to investigate metabolic panel was fatigue. My doc was sure it was depression until the blood tests came back. So be careful and watch your own symptoms.
You just broke down why eating slow is important in better terms to me then anyone has ever done in my life. All I’ve ever heard is that I should eat slower because it will help you feel fuller. While that may be true it was never explained how you broke it down so truly…. THANK YOU I’ve learned something valuable.
Thank u for a great analysis and explanation Dr. U have a good calming spirit
I have pcos and therefore I have an insulin resistance. I’ve been on ozempic since March 2021, I started at 317, my highest weight ever. I’ve since lost 110lbs. The weight melted off for like the first 40lbs then it slowed down but I’m not complaining because I don’t have any loose skin although things are sagging more than they used to but I chalk that up to not being my current weight in over a decade and with me being 33 now. I’m 60lbs away from my goal weight. Throughout the time I’ve been on ozempic, I’ve experienced nausea here and there but never actually threw up, the gag reflex is insane though, it’s very problematic when I brush my teeth. There’s been plenty of diarrhea as well but I blame that on the metformin, once I changed to delayed release it improved but it’s still present. All in all, finding an endocrinologist has changed my life. I have 99 problems but gaining weight with the inability to lose it due to insulin resistance ain’t 1.
metformin is bad research it.
Hi!Everyweek u need to inject this ozempic? Or every 2 weeks
@@sahartulawie8453 once a week so one pen has 4 doses and lasts a month
@synamonsugar have you reversed your PCOS after reaching your ideal weight? Did your weight come back after stopping ozempic?
Please share your experience. My doc suggested my ozempic but I'm a bit confused due to its after effects and when ppl say my weight will come back again
@@fatimarauf5465 so my insurance (Medicaid) stopped covering ozempic in the fall so I’ve been off of it for some months now, I never reached my ideal weight, I had about 50lbs to go, but I’ve gained about 50lbs back and I don’t attribute it to stopping ozempic per se, I just attribute it to pcos because this was a problem I already had that led to me being prescribed ozempic in the first place.
As far as reversal, no, it didn’t reverse it at all HOWEVER, since stopping it, I can say it definitely helped everything else work better. I’m still on birth control and Metformin and before I went to my first endocrinologist appt, I hadn’t had a period in nearly a year. My periods came back. Since being off ozempic, they’ve stopped, even with birth control. Again, I was already having this problem before ozempic so I don’t blame it. I have hirsutism as well and while I was on ozempic, it started thinning and the growth slowed down. The only downside was that since the hair was fine, it struggled to pierce through the skin so I’d get ingrowns but learned to manage them. Now, the hair is thick again.
My appetite returned with a vengeance, that’s been my biggest problem. But I’ve been on phentermine for a few months now and am only just now starting to feel a slight decrease in appetite, no extra energy or anything.
All in all, I highly recommend giving ozempic a try. Just get some nausea drops or tablets, take some type of fiber to keep things as solid as you can, and the gag reflex will be whatever it will be, it took months for it to go away after I stopped. Weight loss is fast the first few months but slows down and in my opinion it’s better that way because you’re not buying new clothes every month. As soon as I have better insurance, I’ll be getting right back on it.
I started on July 1, have dropped 45+ lbs and still losing. It's a game changer.
Are you diabetic?
Hi what dose 25 or 1 mg ?
Thank you for the information. I was looking for the food list you mentioned and couldn't find it.
Thank you - to the point and easy listening
This was the best explanation I've found on Semaglutide yet. Thank you
To loose weight; 1) eat a diet of around 2000 cals/day. 2) work out, until you're sweaty, 3-4x/week, for 30-45 mins. This should do the trick.
BTW, no pop/soda, no bread, and no fried food.
Do this for 3 months and you'll loose 20-30 lbs.
No diet soda?
@@raniaqueen110 Unfortunately, no pop at all. Just try it for 3 months.
Very informative. Thank you
Good review. Thank you.
I have type 2 diabetes and my doctor just started me with this prescription. It helps me control my blood sugar and lose little weight
I just started Wegovy today. I did Saxsenda for a month leading up to this and had decent results. I started at 6’1” 346lbs and in a month I’m down to 332. I’ve been big my entire life, no one could understand why. My parents average size, my sister average size. I weighed 75lbs going into kindergarten, 220lbs by 8th grade 330 by senior year. I’m bigger an taller than everyone in my family both sides. Only thing i ever read that made any kind of sense was a medical article that said if you take a lot of antibiotics before the age of 2 you destroy gut biome and people who did grew taller and bigger than average. While at 9 months i had a form of meningitis and was hospitalized for a few months taking a lot of antibiotics. I never ate fast food, my parents didn’t buy us soda, all home cooked meals… idk i always felt like i was dealt a bad hand.
On a positive note, when you lose the weight, you’ll know what it was like to be in those shoes. And you’ll be attractive AND humble which = a charming person. So don’t give up! You’re right on track to be that ‘you’!
Being an obese Child I can relate to your story. I started Wegovy in August 2021. My weight was 310. My weight now is 217. Take your time, exercise, love on yourself. You got this.😊
It's funny because I am different in build to my family and extended relatives, I'm considering taking one of those medical DNA test things, it might be worth it for you as well?
@Kim R. How do you get a prescription? Do you ask your Doctor?
Perhaps probiotics may help in the long run too?
Your voice is so soothing. This video was very well explained in 'lay' terms. I appreicate that. Excellent explanation and thanks for the tip on how to keep it off once you loss the weight.
Wow.,,thanks for sharing...you gave me a educational reality check...
I suggest doing aerobic exercise also, to a oid weight gain after stopping Wegovy. Typically aerobic exercise reduces appetite because blood is focused on the skeletal muscles and the heart-lung system. Plus it’s inconvenient to eat while running, walking, biking, dancing, or swimming.
I'm a fellow physician and have been on one of these meds for a few months. Everything you say is true and you taught me a lot. Thanks!
@jeffrey fernald Hi Jeffery, I recommend you speak with your prescribing physician.
@@grandlotus1 If he wants to go to 2mg. , he''ll need a new prescription!
Thank you for making this video
Very valuable and detailed information.
I’m diabetic & have high cholesterol & high blood pressure. I’ve been on ozempic for about a year now & have lost 59 pounds & my A1C is 5. Matter of fact, I’m now under weight. Thank god, I have not had the issue of not being able to get it. I do think that if there’s a shortage than diabetics should be the priority
How’s your BP?
Good analysis!
Fantastic video sir. Although this is in my opinion one of the best videos on the Semaglutide topic - it is hard to find you in the CZcams search.
I don’t understand about the shortage. Make more!! Almost 70% of Americans are overweight; it’s an epidemic. Prioritize manufacturing this drug.
If you're looking to purchase... I know a page where you can get
Where please
great video! very informative and helpful :)
I am glad I found your channel. You are very informative. Thank you!
I am just glad you're here! Thank you!
I went from 240 to 175.
I get it for type 2
I have been at 175 for 9 months now.
I take .25 of Ozempic for my diabetes. It is really helpful. I had to make some life changes so I stopped eating sugar and very few carbs. I have lost about 15kgs since November. I only started the Ozempic 5 weeks ago and I am just starting to tolerate it. I had very bad nausea and even threw up once. My sugar levels are controlled and I continue to lose weight so my Dr. and I decided to keep me on the .25 dosage. I was so relieved because of the side effects. I try to go for a 45min-1hr walk 3-4 times a week. Otherwise, I am not doing anything different in my daily routine. I am sure I would have a lot faster results if I was pushing myself with exercise. However, I am not really interested in that. I live in the Swiss Alps and the walking that I do is enough for me. I wish everyone well on their journey to better health!
Been on ozempic 1 week. 2nd dose today. In gym 3-4 days a week n I push myself to the limit. Don't have big taste for sweets n if I do I eat little on Sunday n thats it until next Sunday. It works. Use to have sweets after each meal. Excited go back to doctor in 3 months see where my a1c is. It was terrible when I went little over week ago, over 10. My doctor was getting on me. Glad my sister in law told me about ozempic n I mentioned to my doctor. Been wondering why she never mentioned. Definitely a life changer.
What a beautiful part of the world to take daily walks 🌍💗
Yup, best results in diabetics I've ever seen!
Glad to hear!!
Great information thanks 👍👍👍👍🙏💜
Thank you so much. I’m starting this week and I had a lot of questions and you answered them. So thank you b
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I just started on ozempic and I had to be on a waiting list to get it. I understand a lot of people want this medication but diabetic should get first dibs in my opinion
Thank you for this video. I don't know what people would do without informative videos like yours. Family doctors don't explain anything. Thank you
Only trying to help. :)
thank you~ great information
I started Wegovy a month and. Half a ago. I lost 15 lbs in three weeks on the .25. I’ve been off of it two weeks due to it being out of stock but my appetite hasn’t returned. BUT I’ve been on a health journey for almost a decade so I already had healthy habits and I work out 3-4 days a week. I’m hoping I can maintain the 15 lb weight loss until I get my next doses.
Healthy habits and positive lifestyle changes are essential.
It takes 6 weeks to wear off
Thanks Soo much for sharing. I was just prescribed.
Best of luck to you! 😃
Great and informative. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was. Wishing you the best! 😃
I'm type 2 diabetic. What ozembic does is cut your appetite . I can still eat,eat eat. Some people get an awful full filling,stomach aches,vomiting. I don't have any side effects. Sometimes a really full feeling. I do believe if you stop taking it. You can differently gain weight fast because you don't have anything to stop your hungry. I've been told . Don't eat unless you are hungry. Some people just want to taste food and so you eat as normal. You do eat less at every meal for sure.
I totally fixed my stomach problems when I bought a case of Gas-X at Costco. I also have lost 40 pounds. Any time I feel even a twinge of stomach pain, I take a couple of Gas X and problem solved! Try it, I was miserable for the first 4 months until I figured out what works for me
Great information 👍🏼
Such great info thank you so much
Thank you for your kind feedback! 😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ! I been on it for about 5 weeks .im type 2 diabetic. It is helping me lose weight . I have reflux so had a couple of issues so im learning what I cant tolerate .Thank you for this your an amazing doctor I felt like I was listening in your office 😆🥰
Thanks for sharing your experience Gina. I’m glad it was helpful, even if it’s small. Wishing you utmost wellness!! 😃
I weighed 338 when I was 15. Four decades later I've lived a healthy life and maintained a weight that fluctuates between 230-240. (I'm 6'8") However I'm 6'8" and have a culmination of chest, belly, and gluteal fat that I've been trying to reduce since the 1980's. Thirty five years of healthy living has done little to evacuate this fat via muscle toning.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Contrary to popular belief, there really isn't a one size fits all modality and each one of us has a story that is different to others when it comes to health and specifically our weight. Wishing you wellness and success your way!
Get lipo!!! Easy-Peazy. I'm being serious. If you're at a healthy weight but have specific areas of fat that diet & exercise have not removed then just go get it sucked out!!!
Look and research into dry fasting for autophagy eating that extra fat and excess skin issue.
Thanks I just started taking this medication and appreciate the info!
Glad it was helpful and wishing you success with it!
This is the best video I have seen.Thank you
Awesome. Happy I can help!
I’ve been on Ozempic for a couple of months now and I’m loving it. I take 1mg every Monday and I am finding that certain foods work well like salads or plain rice with beans. Granted, the GERD has been a bit higher than normal, but I’m okay with diet control. Weight loss is a plus, my A1C went down to 5.0
Use a small amount of baking soda in warm water
how do you get on it? can you just order it online or does a doctor have to prescribe it?
@@NoirL.A. It is a prescription medication, so requires your doctor.
Dr. Arslan, Thank you. Excellent presentation! Perfect balance of well-explained clinical information and practical advice.
Does your insurance cover it? Mine doesn’t and it would be 1000 a month, I’m so upset about it 😢 I dunno if there is any generic
Excellent informational educational video about Ozempic . I am also a clinical pharmacist, and a personal trainer and educate my patients about medications and lifestyle modifications regarding a balanced life which will augment there health . Without Digressing , cheers to you for an excellent breakdown and pharmacological explanation of Ozempic .
Dr Dave
Thanks Dr. Dave!
@linda barba hello where can I find Dr OBELA .couldn't find on CZcams
Just wow! The way you explained everything was just to easy to understand. Thank you, I just learned alot and Inwas just curious about what this was.
You're very welcome!
This was a great, informative video. Thank you
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Wow this is the best video I've watched about Ozempic, thanks!
Thank you
I’ve been taking Ozempic for about 6 months now, and this month is the first month I’ve ever had a problem getting my hands on it. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. This is one of those drugs where it might work for some, and might not for others, but it has worked for me, with very few side effects. My doctor started me out at .25, and steadily increased me every 4 weeks, and I’m currently on the 2mg dose. The 2mg dose is the only dosage I’ve had a slight issue with, and I compare it to morning sickness. (My youngest is 20, but you still recall vividly what morning sickness is like😂) it’s manageable, and I get through it, because I’ve lost over 50 pounds with Ozempic. I was pre diabetic when I started, and extremely overweight. My thyroid was off the charts, and my blood pressure was way too high. Along with some thyroid medication, my thyroid is now normal, I’ve been able to get off of my BP medication, and I’m no longer pre diabetic, and 50 pounds lighter.
With any life style change I guess, it does help to drink water, make decent food choices, and physical activity. I’ve decreased my water intake with the change in seasons, and I can tell a huge difference. I work in the garden during the summer, and would drink water like it was going out of style, and the weight literally just melted off, but now that I’m not working outside anymore, and not drinking the water, it has slowed. I know what I need to do to get it back on track.
However, I have not been able to get my Ozempic this month, and have no idea when I will, so I’m going to try to do the best I can without it. Good luck, everyone!
If you’ve already lost 50 lbs are you able to exercise? There are great walking videos here on CZcams to get started.
I hope for you, we are able to get the medication back as it has helped you weight wise and with you pre-diabetes. You can always ask your physician about alternative injectable pens that are out there. I have had to do that for my father who is 69 and a type 2 diabetic. He is also obese and in the long run, it has helped him loose roughly about 20-30 pounds since starting it earlier this year.
And have your doctor reach out to your insurance company to make sure it is covered before going to the pharmacy and hearing the news that it's not covered.
Hope this helps some and keep your chin up, you're on your way to success!
I know a physician that gives B12 with it to help with nausea.
Great information ❤
Thank you doctor! I've just been prescribed this medication and excited to start!
How’s it going? ^^ I started today!
I love Oreo cookies lol!!! Informative video thanks 👍
I'm a type 1 diabetic, been taking Ozempic since March and I've lost 33 lbs. I'm so happy with the result so far, and i will keep taking it for as long as i need to. My HBA1C levels have dropped, my bloodpressure is better and my kidneys are pretty much fully recovered from years of not taking care of myself. (depression and so on). I am however nervous about getting too used to the medication, i don't feel as bad overeating as i did in the beginning...
how do you get on it? can you just order it online or does a doctor have to prescribe it?
@@NoirL.A. It's prescription in Sweden, where i live, at least. I got it from the doctor that handles my diabetes.
Omg I didn’t know us Type 1’s can take ozenpic
@@bingibaby268 They are not supposed to!
@@bingibaby268 they cant
This was exceptional content. Grateful#❤🎉
Grateful you are here.
Hi I'm pete from Australia I have just tried ozempic for first time I'm over weight and have been blown away the weight I lost in 1 week I went from 132kg to 122.9 kg I love this pen and being a new diabetic my sugars under control only side effect I had was minor nausier.thanks to the company who invented it there possibly life savers
Love your videos I'm on board now.
My experience. 1st six weeks lost 40 pounds but i was so fatigued, i stopped my regular exercise routine and just did nothing, barely went to work. Nauseous all day, poor sleep. If i ate i felt worse, if i ate poorly like fried food i wouldnt be able to function until i had diarrhea. I didnt function but i lost a load of weight.
I lost weight in the beginning because i couldnt eat. Now 10 weeks in, i am eating larger amounts so i can work and do normal activities . My weight lose has significantly slowed down. Im still eating very strictly with terrible digestion problems. 4 days of water diarrhea and the worst sulphur burps every 30 seconds. Sleep is terrible and sometimes during the day im so exhausted i question if im going to have to make some drastic lifestyle chages to deal with it.
Its depressing telling your kid not today i feel crappy. Im starting to exercise again. 10 miles every 3 days on my exerise bike and daily walks with my dog. Its amazing to watch my sugars drop and my mental state improves aswell. I think exercise is the key to battling the side effects.
The consant battle with eating makes me want to stop all together. So i did for 3 days. The first day was horrible. Bad headache and complete lethargy. By the middle of the second day i regained some desire to do stuff and by the third day i felt incredible. i broke my fast with a french toast turkey sandwich and i felt horrible. I could make a list of more agreeable foods but i really wanted the french toast .
Im looking forward to loosing another 40 pounds which will put me at my target weight and hopefully my diabetes will be more easily controlled. In December my doctor put me on insulin, my sugars where 25 to 35. My 3 month was 12. He called me 4 weeks later and told me i no longer need insulin as my pancreas is producing insulin again. My sugars now jump from 5 to 10 and rsrely go to 12.
Im happy to say i went out yesterday to get me and my 2 kids ski clothing and am super excited to go skiing next weekend. My 14 year old wants to work out with me. I asked him to let me do the cardio alone. Its my time to meditste too, but we set up the weights and i look forward to working out with him.
Im really hopeful and i dont really care what side effects ozempic gives, i am getting my life back. Being over weight is horrible it robs me of so much
At 26 weeks on Ozempic (the first 4 on .25, then on .5 ever since), I've lost nearly 45 lbs, bringing me back to my pre-pandemic weight (I gained a lot after starting an SSRI). The bulk of this happened in the first 20 weeks and things have slowed down since, especially because I fell victim to the shortage just before Thanksgiving 😂. The fatigue has caused me to resist exercise. However, my diet has changed because I just actually get full now, which it felt like I didn't before. I may up my dose to get myself to a "healthy" weight range (I was technically overweight before the pandemic), but this stuff is really great. Side effects can be tough sometimes, but if you're really struggling with chronic hunger or any kind of insulin resistance, it's worth exploring this.
Hello, did you just request this from your doctor?
@@CZcamsIWatch not yet - my next appointment is at the end of January
Mollie is your insurance covering it and what is your cost and dosage
@@cjbanksful Surprisingly, my insurance covers it completely so I don't pay any money at all, which is wild since I do have a copay for pretty much every other medication I've ever taken...
@@CZcamsIWatch usually specialist will prescribe it. Try to get checked by an endocrinologist first.
New subscriber thanks for all your information you give to us.
Hard to find great people like you!
Thank for this very helpful and informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
In Croatia, it's free for diabetic patients. But if you going to use it for weight loss, you still need to have a prescription which the doctor will provide after an extensive check-up and tests, and you need to pay for it. Currently, it's 74 EUR for a 1 mg dose.
This is a perfect solution to a much needed medicine! Perhaps I should move to Croatia.
Im so jealous. A doctor wanted to charge me 700 US dollars which is almost 680 Euro
fuck for-profit Healthcare frfr
@@kazoo864 ☺as long as you don't mind paying a mandatory tax from your salary every month, whether you are sick or not. this is how it works with universal healthcare. we all pay so people who are really sick can get medicine for free and the rest can have a co-pay which is not that huge. currently, it's 16.5% (for health insurance) + 20% (for pension funds) of your Brutto income monthly. the percentage is the same for every employee, and before you get your salary, your employer pays it on your behalf.
How can I purchase from you and have you mail it to me???
Could you please do a video comparing saxenda and wegovy 🙏🏼
A new dr that I was working with suggested this bc my weight is causing me multiple health issues.
Very useful!❤Thank you!
Happy to hear that!
Awesome video thank you.
My doc tried to put me on this and I didn't want it. He gave me a shot anyway to try it. I didn't like the way my body felt so I stopped using it. I am really happy for the people who can tolerate Ozempic. I can't. I am trying a different weight loss method.
What does it make you feel?
Thank for the content. Really appreciate you sharing the latter portion. I know eating slower helps. I’ve been doing it and find I don’t eat as much and controls my GERD symptoms. I was in the fence Re:starting Wegovy or sticking to my eating slower and less. Think after hearing you, I’ll continue with my eating healthy and slower. I think Semaglutide is an awesome medication and will save lives. Thxs u. Enjoyed. 😊
I really appreciate your input. I agree, taking more time to chew and enjoying the taste and texture of your food will help you digest food more efficiently and may help prevent reflux. Wishing you the utmost success and wellness.
I never thought chewing food slowly made a difference… UNTIL I TRIED IT… it works! My dental hygienist shared that with me last year…. Reduces the risk of choking too!!!
@@debracampbell8006 Happy to hear this! It definitely also help supports release more digestive enzymes to make digestion easier.
Thank you for the information.
Of course!
I was put on this for my health not vanity. Diabetes is a serious issue, but so is high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity. This drug isn't for someone who has 10 or 20 pounds to lose. That would be for vanity.
I’m on week two of this. I don’t feel like I’m feeling full faster but I’m eating healthy and working out so we’ll see how this continues. This great info. Thank you!
Keep up the great work Maria. 😃
I switched from one type (Moundjaro) to Ozempic. Ins wouldn’t cover M - for my understanding (and experience now that I’m up to 1 mg) the first month doesn’t do much except make sure you don’t have an allergy or really bad side effects. You’ll notice more as your dosage goes up
How’s it been going since? Any weight loss.
I went the cheap way I started eating a ketogenic diet and dropped 50 pounds in three months. Yes you will regain the weight if you start eating carbs again.
After a few months of Keto you will likely find weight loss stops. Then, switch to a WFPB diet and you can continue losting weight and you will be far healthier long-term than on keto.
Thank you for letting us know this
Thanks Pamela. I made an update video on this issue also addressing Saxenda.
👉czcams.com/video/KmjnnyhTdwI/video.html
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thing is there hasn't been any Ozempic in Australia for many months. As a type 2 diabetic, I've had to go on a wait list for the other type called Trulicity. A medication that doesn't work as well. Leading to being given a supplementary tablet to work in conjunction with Trulicity.
Me too. I have been told by my Doc, no Ozempic in Australia until June next year
I work in a hospital pharmacy, and it is kind of around, but it's so unreliable that a lot of pharmacies will say it isn't rather than screw people around. We can place back orders with the supplier and they do occasionally get fulfilled, but we don't know when they will arrive so we can't guarantee supply. It's super frustrating :( are you in Melbourne? There's a pharmacy doing a compounded version of it, but it isn't covered by the PBS in that form so it's very expensive.
I live in Australia and am a diabetic. I find it interesting that those that take ozempic then stop find their hunger increase. Because this is what I have been forced into with the shortages here. Really they need to ramp up supply of this drug. Sometimes I can get lucky and find some ozempic but the problem I now is my blood sugar goes up and down as one month I have it, the next I don't. So I risk taking too much insulin or not enough insulin. I'm at a point where I really need to talk seriously to my endocrinologist about giving up on ozempic because of it.
Novo Nordsik has halted supply to Australia, and is ramping up production capacity and plans to supply again in January with April or May being the estimate when it will be easy to obtain again for both diabetics and non diabetics. The recommendation right now from most pharmacists is to alter your medication in the mean time with help of your GP or specialists and sign up for waitlists at pharmacies in your area
@@mkaylagomez1959 Thank you for your response. Novo Nordisk entering the ozempic market will help I'm sure. I just hope it goes straight onto the pbs. I have done better with my blood sugar this week so I'm happy about that. It really does help having some idea of when the shortage will end.
Helps with my PCOS.. only thing that has helped..
thank you for sharing. I am obese and a heart attack survivor. This will likely help me.
As a diabetic who has trouble controlling my blood sugar, even with insulin, I can say I really don't appreciate Ozempic being pushed by weight loss clinics. My doctor had real trouble obtaining the medicine for her patients because it has been grabbed up for weight loss. It took a while to get it, a very frustrating for my doctor and me. It has helped a great deal.
Yes well the thing about diabetes.....this is caused by diet. You can get over diabetes by changing your diet if you really want to.
Not always diet, my girl has type 2 and Ozempic has helped her tremendously, but cannot get it and if she happens to luck out and get a call that some is in stock it cost her $234 For ONE PEN... Stop with the weight loss pushing..
@Tom S People who are morbidly obese are just as deserving of this med as your daughter. Their health conditions are just as serious as diabetes. So have a seat sparky. Just so you know, there's a website that proves there is not this massive shortage of Ozempic. There is one dosage level that is paused due limited supply. All others are available.
Diabetes is not always caused by diet or lifestyle. It can be hereditary or just simply not producing enough insulin. Many Vietnam vets have contracted diabetes because of agent orange and other chemicals. I was still active duty infantry and i returned from my year long tour in Afghanistan with type 2 diabetes at the age of 29. Individuals taking ozempic for weight loss without a medical condition should be prohibited from purchasing. This is more of a money grab for the developers instead of helping those that have diabetic or insulin complications.
@@aworkerthatcared Respectfully, your comment about diabetes being able to be "cured" by simply changing one's diet if you really want to is incorrect. Diabetes is a complex systemic endocrine disease, the exact origins of which are not fully known. Contributing factors include hormone imbalance, genetics, immune function, insulin resistance and yes - diet too.
I had weight loss surgery like 13 yrs ago, 5 yrs later I had to have full knee replacement, after that I slowly started putting weight back on. As of Jan I'm 221.. I started the ozempic last night to see if it was help with my weight. I see so many positive results...
Has it helped?
@@ItsmeKayvee im under 200 lol its working
@@sissy8563 yay! Thanks for responding. It’s my first day!
Hugely helpfull video, thank you
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Doc cN I ask? Once your on 60units week 4, do you stay on the sMe dosage
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Ozempic's website themselves say the medication is not intended for weight loss and solely for people with diabetes and heart disease. As someone who works in a pharmacy, seeing all my regulars not being able to get their Ozempic because they're actually diabetic is really upsetting and yet still seeing so many people even a "pharmacist" hype it up as a weight loss medication is also pretty upsetting :(
that's why they have wegovy and its more directly sold for weight loss yet more peple seem to be getting Ozimpic instead it's unfortunate because it does stop people that desperately need it more
Tell them to stop eating too many carbs and they won’t need it. Boom problem solved. It’s not like it’s insulin, its freaking ozempic
Yes that is true but responsible physicians will prescribe Wegovy which is made by same company and exact same drug but at higher doses.
How can you work in a pharmacy and not know medications have more than one use?
I just started this and I lost 12 pounds in the first week with zero exercise. Over the last two or three years I had gained quite a bit of weight mainly because I have not exercise as much. I used to exercise at least five days a week, either hiking or going to the gym every day. Due to life circumstances, I get out of the habit which is 100% my fault. I just wanted something to kick me over the hump and get me started again. I carry my weight well so I don’t notice it but I do notice it in that I cannot fit in my clothes anymore and it’s not just a tight fit is that it’s a three or 4 inch difference. I think my BMI is 28 or 29 now but I do have high blood pressure so far. I’m very excited about the product.
Its a good product we combine it with paleo/keto diet and intermittent fasting cutting out all grains and sugar/carbs. Most keep this lifestyle going forward and feel and look healthier and younger. Good luck
What symptoms do you have
@@duchessofmeraniamerania4744 thanks for the tips. I’m a big believer. An intermittent fasting. And exercise of course.
@@Mrs.marenholz are you asking me what side effects I’m having symptoms? If you are the two side effects, I’ve noticed or nausea but I have lots of Zofran, which works great the generic term or the drug name is ondansetron. For nausea it does not make you sleepy the other side effect I know is I feel bloated a lot very full a very very full feeling which definitely makes you not want to eat.
Wow.....'I'll take dangerous drugs with no way of possibly knowing their long term side effects, just so i can keep stuffing my face AND not have to move my ass' - unbelievable.