Doctor explains why Ozempic has her 'fearing for society' as simulation shows brutal 'aftermath' of the drug
A doctor has explained why Ozempic use has her 'fearing for society' as she pointed out one problem with people taking the drug.
Ozempic is a medication that helps to bring down a person's blood sugar levels.
It's primarily used by those with Type 2 diabetes, but in recent years, it has become increasingly popular as a weight loss drug, with many people, including celebrities, using it to drop the pounds.
Ozempic works by injecting the medication into fatty tissue, like your tummy or the back of your arms, on a regular basis.
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The medicine triggers an insulin rush that simply pushes sugar out of your bloodstream and into cells for your body to use.
The result means those using the medication should feel less hungry more often and fuller for longer.
With the use of Ozempic increasing in the last few years, a doctor has spoken about how she 'fears' for people who do not know how to withdraw from the drug via 'proper strength training, exercise modalities and nutrition'.
Sitting down with Steven Bartlett for The Diary Of A CEO podcast, Dr Stacy Sims explained: "I find it interesting because of the impact it's having on society.
"It is a very powerful tool. The problem with it is no-one is being necessarily taught how to come off it.
"It does invoke an appetite switch where it mutes the appetite, it dampens cravings, so we see a rapid weight loss, but the rapid weight loss is lean mass.
"... I fear for society who doesn't have the opportunity to learn how to come off it through proper strength training, exercise modalities and nutrition to support the weight loss that comes with Ozempic use.
"It's absolutely a brilliant tool, but we're falling on the behaviour change. If we were to really teach people how to create that behaviour change while they're using the tool then they can come off it and not be afraid of putting weight back on."
If you want to see an actual visualisation of what using Ozempic can look like, Zack D. Films has got you covered.
Over on YouTube, the content creator has shared a simulation video of what sort of side effects come with taking Ozempic medication.
"Once Ozempic is in your bloodstream, it activates the parts of the brain that make you feel full, reducing your appetite," he said in the clip.
"It also stabilises your blood sugar, stopping sudden cravings. Then it slows down how fast your stomach empties food, which keeps you feeling full for longer after a meal.
"This causes you to lose weight as you eat less. But it can make some people feel sick and even give them diarrhoea."
A spokesperson for Novo Nordisk told LADbible: "Patient safety is of the utmost importance to Novo Nordisk. We recommend patients take these prescription-only medications for their approved indications and under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
"As per the licenced indication, Wegovy (semaglutide injection) should be used as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in those patients meeting the criteria for its use. Treatment decisions, including discontinuation of treatment, should be made together with a healthcare provider who can evaluate the appropriateness of using a GLP-1 based on assessment of a patient’s individual medical profile.
"We continuously collect safety data on our marketed GLP-1 RA medicines and work closely with the authorities to ensure patient safety. As part of this work we continue to monitor reports of adverse drug reactions through routine pharmacovigilance.
"Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic (semaglutide injection) and Wegovy (semaglutide injection) may be associated with gastrointestinal (GI) side effects including nausea and diarrhoea. In the phase 3a clinical trials with Wegovy for weight management, GI side effects (such as nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhoea) were the most frequently reported side effects. Nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting were most frequently reported during dose escalation, most were mild to moderate in severity and of short duration.
"We recommend that any patients experiencing side effects while taking GLP receptor agonists including Wegovy or Ozempic report them to their healthcare provider and via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/."
Topics: Ozempic, Food And Drink, Health, Science
Lucy Devine