What we know about Ozempic and weight loss #shorts

Questions are swirling around using Ozempic — a Type 2 diabetes medication — for weight loss.
CBC’s Christine Birak explains the risks and benefits of off-label uses of the drug. ⬆️

#Diets #Ozempic #shorts

[jimmycasey]

When you weigh 436 I will take the risk

[jimmycasey]

Yes, they are risk! I started on Manjuro in a October 2022. I have lost 90 pounds! Most folks do not know what it feels like to be obese! I doubt this reporter understands. I am now 335! This medicine is a tool for me and I have changed my approach to food. So if you are like me take it lose the weight and walk on!

[jordanpaige]

If your borderline or in the obese category this drug is LIFE changing!

[cathyelston]

I've been off since January and still haven't gotten back to normal and I'm still losing weight, feeling low energy and no desire to eat anything

[sparky]

It has been recommended to me by cardiologist and GP last month. Lady I know has lost over 100 lbs on it with no major problems. Go figure?

[vegasheat]

Ozempic did not work for me, and when I stopped using it, I gained 5 lbs more than when I started. I was exhausted halfway through the day and had hypoglycemic episodes. I was exercising and dieting but felt like I was weaker than normal, i also had more pain in my knees and joints. It's absolutely not worth it at all, also now i feel like im hot all the time no matter what the temperature is in my house. I have since then lost 15 lbs with proper diet and exercise the right way. Don't waste your time with ozempic...

[crunkint]

"when people stop, the weight comes back" do ya think weight gain just comes out of thin air? Calories in vs calories out. The stopping of the drug doesnt cause weight gain. Habits cause weight gain. If you're using this, use it as a REST/TOOL to change your lifestyle and eating habits

[aprilrockefeller]

I know one thing, was not good for me at all, I had terrible pain in legs, arms, could hardly walk. I realized t was from that medicine. I stopped it. After suffering for 2 months

[charlotte]

So the drug is telling you, you need to control your hunger pangs and cravings. Ok.

[Spoonboy]

Is this what CBC has boiled down to? It seems like a influencer giving no real data on a health concern. Cite studies and experts.

[Msasha]

I’m curious about this shortage, you can call it a fad diet drug but I’ve been giving out diabetic drugs for decades and those come and go in waves too. Also many many diabetics choose to increase insulin doses and don’t change diet at all….

[Tearsofblood]

There's a shortage now for people in need of the medicine. If you want to lose weight, do it a different way.

[Ms.Simone]

How is this stuff legal/medical with all those side effects yet we banned good old nature made weed for the longest time 😂🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[vernandalionel]

Even my doctor describe it for eight was making me sick and I was lost a lot of weight the doctor had to stop it

[wondereagle]

If you’re not a diabetic or obese, why would you take it in the first place?🙄

[CodeLife_]

I saw people around me get really sick taking that stuff. Stay away from it. If your doctor prescribe it, do your own research. A lot of money is pumped into making the professionals recommend it.

[carolmonfiston]

So does it cause all these side effects for the people who are diabetic 🤷

[BoneyWhy]

Unfortunately, unscrupulous doctors prescribe diabetic medication for weight loss. Now, I can't get it to treat my diabetes. Fads come and go, diabetes remains.

[matthewlayne]

If u wanna lose a few quick pounds or you 300 plus’s take it but if u just gain all the weight back right after take a good long hard look at your life p.s it’s not something u wanna take if u almost to what weight u want

[v.s.rods.]

Wait, what? Good thing is just for a month. I think those side effects are for long term use. The mild side effects depends on the person, specially on their diet. Bc I eat clean and lots of veggies, and I took my first dose today and I feel fine, completely normal. I took B-12 as well. I’m not obese, but thanks to that COVID-19 vaccine 💉 I’ve gained 40lbs in two months! I hate this extra weight! I’ve been fit my whole life and I don’t feel like myself either, and since I need to lose those pounds anyways for many other reasons, I started the weight loss program with Ozempic. Now, I’m a good candidate because thanks to my lifestyle I shouldn’t gain the weight back.