2 Months on Ozempic: weight loss before and after, side effects, injections with diabetes.

Welcome to my diabetes channel! Let's talk about Ozempic, weight loss, side effects and I'll give you a 2 month update.

For context, I live with Type 1 Diabetes and I take Ozempic for both blood sugar management, and weight loss. I have had an interesting journey on Ozempic with a lot of ups and downs.

Some people will claim this is the "easy way out." I don't buy into that bullsh*t. You have to do what you have to do for your individual health goals. Whether that's bariatric surgery, diet and exercise, or Ozempic, they're all hard. You're just choosing your hard.

This is just one video of several with my experience on Ozempic. I have taken a gradual, and sustainable approach to weight loss because

I'm really excited to share this video because originally I was extremely afraid of taking Ozempic. I'd heard a lot about side effects and didn't think it'd be for me. I've had some really great weight loss with ozempic, and the side effects haven't been too awful.

After 2 months I've had steady weight loss (which has always been hard for me with PCOS, insulin resistance and Type 1.5 diabetes (or LADA) while still taking insulin.

Additionally, my blood sugars have been ridiculously good. Fastings under 100 mg/dL and mealtimes coasting in the 150's.

I talk about some of the side effects (and initially not having them and then suddenly having them badly).

The before and after in the thumbnail is a video I shot in May (at a similar starting weight) on the left, and the "during" photo on the right is of me on the day of uploading this video. I'm wearing the same shirt and glasses for reference.

I'm curious if you've seen similar results with using Ozempic. Do you still keep losing weight beyond the first 2 months?

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[MexyQueen]

When I tell you I’m in tears hearing your story and reading these comments. I have PCOS and have struggled with weight loss for years. I hit my rock bottom at 319lbs, I’m 5’1”, and a blood pressure at 186/90. Working in healthcare showed me what happens when a person strokes, has a heart attack, or living long term with diabetes. I’ve been on Ozempic for three weeks and lost 7lbs, but most importantly it’s helping me be mindful of portion sizes of the RIGHT foods. I’m crying because I finally see some light after being in the darkness for so long. Best of luck to you and everyone on their weight loss journey.

[amygunn]

Update: i’m three years into my weight loss journey, almost 2 years on Ozempic. I’ve lost 193 pounds. Yes that is typed out correctly, I’ve reversed my diabetes, corrected my thyroid, and I have resolved my liver problems, I feel a lot better 🤍 I take Ozempic every Friday now as a maintenance medication and it works wonders.

[MeganVelez-sr]

The way my Dr. explained it to me is raising the dosage doesn't mean more weight loss. He said ask yourself these three questions: "Am I losing weight? Does it curb my appetite? Does it curb my cravings?" He said if all of those answers are yes, then you're at your "sweet spot" and stay at that dosage until you can't say yes to those questions anymore. He said you may be on the first dosage for 6 months, as long as it's doing those three things, it's fine! He stated the only thing raising the dosage will do is increase the symptoms, not increase your weight loss. So find your sweet spot, and don't raise the dose or you will get sick.

[amygunn]

I've been on it 6 months and totally changed my diet a few months before starting it, I've lost 90lbs and counting, A1C is at 4.9

[catinaburns]

I've been on ozempic for 7 months I've lost 96 pounds I would absolutely recommend this to everyone ❤

[Shawn-hode]

I love how everyone is so supportive in the comments. We are all trying to battle this problem we have and it's nice that everyone is uplifting.

[garagebandkings]

Yesterday was Day 31 of using Ozempic and eating only 2 cups fruit, 2 cups vegetables, and 2 6oz of protein per day. So far I’m down 44lbs.

[amandakim]

I loved coming across this video as a pharmacist who is passionate about helping people manage their diabetes! Most likely reason the 0.25 dose didn’t do anything is because it is actually a non therapeutic dose meaning not effective for glycemic control and only there so patients’ bodies can get used to it and mitigate side effects when increasing to the therapeutic dose. Just know that when you eventually get to the therapeutic dose, the GI side effects of nausea etc. Are self limiting! Meaning that they DO go away as you keep taking it and won’t be forever. Also- semaglutide is the generic name for Ozempic, and there is actually an oral version now of semaglutide called Rybelsus which is HUGE because it is the first oral GLP-1 agonist! For those who cannot afford ozempic, try calling your insurance company to see which GLP-1 agonist they may prefer. My favorite is Trulicity because it is a once weekly injection that you don’t have to attach pen needles to, and is SO easy to inject with. If you ever have any questions please ask!! :)

[georgiamesser]

I have been on Ozempic 15 months. As of today, I have lost 111 pounds. My A1C is 5.5. I am no longer taking Jardiance or Metformin. Still on 1 mg once weekly dose. Medical association has just approved a 2 mg dose. My life has changed in so many ways. The other day while shopping, a guy came up and asked me on a date :) I am 58 and finally after years I am under 200 pounds

[tanyakennah]

I'm 6 weeks in on ozempic and I have lost 19 pounds....I love it....

[klcbw]

I am sharing my husbands account but I am 50, menopausal, have pcos and have fought my weight since i was 21. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and after 3 months my GP started me on Ozempic. I am on my 5th day and i am in heaven. I am almost never hungry and no longer obsessed with food. I can easily eat healthy because my cravings are gone. This is life changing for me. Thank goodness insurance covers it.

[KrymsynTree]

Love your video. I have been on this journey for a year and 1/2. I was 225lbs when I started. I am now 160lbs. Keep it up you can do it!!

[Ashley-tdyp]

I know this video already has 1, 000 comments, but I have to add mine. Thank you so so much for this video and your others discussing injections. I set the mood. Hot shower, relaxing music. And panic froze. I must have watched this 15 times and read dozens of comments. I was so worked up. Finally did it... didn't feel a thing. Literally nothing😅 so for anyone reading this. You got it!

[azed]

I've lost almost 50 pounds in 8 months. It's a miracle for me

[justiceterrell]

My doc started me on Ozempic at the end of Nov 23' I am a type 2 diabetic, my a1c went from 7.6 to 6.9 by Jan 5 24' my weight loss is just a bonus, from 214 to 190 in 2 1/2 months, I take .05, no plans of increasing the dosage because I already take a low dosage of Jardiance, I purposely didn't exercise for the last 2 months to see what would happen! Now I'm back on my routine starting Monday weight loss goal is 180 or less 10 lbs to go!

[larrybrooks]

6 weeks ago I started my journey on Ozempic, I was in a very dangerous weight slightly over 425 lb, I never felt so uncomfortable, so I turned to my doctor and she recommended Ozempic, I'm borderline type 2 diabetic, when I first started taking Ozempic, I was a little nauseated but, not too bad, I'm never hungry anymore, in the morning I eat something light and one more meal late afternoon or early evening, that's it, I do eat healthy, my blood sugar is controlled and the weight is falling off me. It's been 6 weeks and I'm at 396, 30 lb without even trying, and one another thing I've noticed my alcohol contents is basically zero, that by itself is saving me lots of calories. So for you drinkers out there Ozempic not only controls your blood sugar, but also controls your hunger and drinking disorder.
God bless everyone, God is good

[corgilove]

I just had my first dose five minutes ago! I was recently diagnosed with type II, and I'm over weight, so my hopes are high that I can turn things around! Thank you for your story!

[mirianpena]

I was so looking forward to getting on Ozempic. My doctor told me that I have to take it very seriously if I wanted to lose weight. Eating right and exercise, she said. So I prepared. I went grocery shopping and purchased all the healthy stuff. When I started at 0.5 I had to force myself to eat and I couldnt finish the small portion I would serve myself. My asthma is totally under control and so is my blood pressure. Pain that I felt in my legs, due to poor blood circulation, gone on day 2. I have been on Ozempic for 13 days and I have lost 13 lbs.

[valeriebelmonte]

I just started Ozempic and I am having the same response as you. I went from always hungry to fine not hungry at all. Blood sugar numbers are better than they have ever been. To hear you makes me so excited!

[ljanee]

I just started saxenda last month and I am excited to see how it works. I am 5'3 & was 288 ponds last year and lost 50 pounds on orlistat, then I gained 20 pounds back. I gained over 120 ponds after getting out the army in 2017 due to ptsd and anxiety. I was never a big girl and was always active but the depression and suicide attempts just didn't help. I weighed myself this morning and I'm at 241.2, and plan to get back in the gym to take care of the loose skin. You and every person in the comments are amazing!