Ozempic and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

If you struggle with your weight, you might have heard all the chatter about Ozempic and debated if it might be a solution for you. Because the way it’s described it sounds like nothing short of a wonder drug.
But will it actually make you lose weight, or is it mainly for diabetes management, and what about the side effects, are they too extreme for it to be worth it? Those are the themes I explore in this video. I’m keeping it short, so if you don’t want to sit through a long confusing video about Ozempic, this is the video for you.

00:00 Introduction
0:29 Is Ozempic only for people with type 2 diabetes
1:16 Will Ozempic make you lose weight?
1:52 How much weight will you lose on Ozempic
2:39 How does Ozempic work
3:17 What are the Ozempic side effects

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DISCLAIMER: I’m not a medical professional, never stop your current treatment without consulting with your doctor

[sandrag]

I’m a type 1. I’ve lost about 30 lbs in 4 months. I already eat a very carb restricted diet and have not changed that at all. In my experience, if you eat trash low quality food you will feel a lil nauseous. I eat quality food. Occasionally take Pepcid at night. Feel so much better with the weight off. I am at 180 now. I’m 5’8”. The weight just falls off. I haven’t changed anything. Keep in mind that the media always needs something to talk about try or not true. I am sharing my personal experience.😊

[owenjohnson]

I’m a type 2 diabetic. I have neuropathy in my feet that keeps spreading. I don’t care at all about weight loss. I’m seeing my doctor this week and will be discussing Ozempic as an option to help me control my blood glucose and stop the progression of neuropathy.

[jennyd]

I appreciate your video’s. You’re not trying to push an agenda. You present you experience and allow others to make their own decisions. My doctor prescribed Ozempic. I did an initial trial to see if I would get nausea. I didn’t. However, my endo didn’t give clear instructions and I never took it. I think I will since I have high afternoon blood sugars.

[lucieni]

I started on Saxenda (Liraglutide) back in March. I wanted to lose 28lbs. I got it on a private prescription for weight loss. It’s been amazing! Yes I had to learn to embrace the nausea and sometimes vomiting and I had to stop using Toujeo while on Saxenda due to constant lows that are difficult to treat because I’m nauseous! But yep I would recommend it as I went from 143lbs to 113lbs in 3 months with very little effort (unpleasant but definitely made things easier!)

[davidwilliamson]

I’m also type 1 (LADA). I’ve lost 33 lbs. Now I basically eat a regular size lunch and have a snack for “dinner”. I’ve never really liked breakfast and still skip it. Going to start 2mg in 2 weeks.

[judysimonson]

I have type 2 diabetes. Ozempic has helped me with weight loss by decreasing my appetite. 2 1/2 months and I’m down 23 lbs. I’m on a lower dose of 0.5mg. I do get a little nausea but that’s usually the first day or two after my shot. This also got my sugars to be in more of a normal range than any other medication I have taken thus far.

[bobhancox]

I'm type 2. 68 years old. Been on ozempic for about 3-4 months. Went from 113kgs to 104 so far. Fasting blood ranges from 4.6 to 6.2. I also take supplements such as berberine, benfotiamine and a few others. Dr berg is worth looking up on this subject also.

[deestarrholisticpractition]

Hello, a quick thank you for your vids they are great! I was on Ozempic for the better part of a year, and I did Not lose weight, I thought the same that I would and I monitored weight but no. I didn't want to lose weight, my doctor put me on it for diabetes type 2. Maybe various body systems react differently, but I did not lose an inch. I have now stopped ozempic because I really didn't want so much insulin in my body cuz I was also on novo rapid and Lantus. Actually since starting the dexcom g6 the early alerts have helped me stay on top of high sugars. That's been a savior for me. I want to get off of all these insulins. This past week I have also cut the Lantus in half. I find as long as I control my diet and keep on top of sugar counts I've been keeping a balanced sugar level. Have a great day!

[yrsued]

Thanks for the Video, I always look at the side effects.

[ruthcavanagh]

Thank you so much for the info it is very helpful

[LeslieSmith]

I’m on ozempic, as a transplant recipient I developed type 2 bc of my anti rejection medications( prednisone and tacrolimus) I was on in 3 years ago before my first transplant declined. I had to start peritoneal dialysis and during the year and half on that I gained 20 ounces and my stomach was distended from dialysis . Last September I was lucky to receive another transplant but still have 20 pounds to loose and a stomach that makes me look pregnant. I restarted ozempic 3 months ago and did loose about 10 pounds the only side effects I had was loss of appetite and nausea . It was good good but now it’s taken a month to get it approved to refill so back to the strong side effects. I think it helps me but I’m willing to try another medication.

[jeffcunningham]

When I refused Metformin upon my T2D diagnosis (because I can't do pills and I've heard horror stories about Metformin), they prescribed Ozempic instead. The lowest possible dose (0.25), and it has done *wonders* for my blood sugar (along with improved diet and exercise, of course). I was originally supposed to go up to 0.50 after a month of use, but my endo said my numbers had improved so much, I could continue at 0.25. I haven't yet experienced any side effects after almost a year on the drug, and my weight has been steady (most of my weight loss came pre-diagnosis, as one of the symptoms something was wrong).

Interesting: I only notice Ozempic's appetite suppression if I take my weekly dose in the morning. I literally feel full all day then, but if I take the shot in the evening or at night, I don't experience a suppressed appetite.

[scottclarke]

It didn't work for me. On the 3rd week the diarrhea hit and it took 2 weeks to get back to normal. No weigh loss and not much in reducing my a1c.

[cesarpolanco]

Well, I use Mounjaro and it worked for me. I have lost 12 pounds. I’ve been using it for 4 months. Mild side effects (nausea and heartburn) at the beginning . Btw I am a type 1 diabetic. The best is my glucose is “more” steady throughout the day.

[j.d.cunegan]

One thing I've noticed with Ozempic and other such drugs, and I don't know whether there's anything to it or if it's just coincidence: everyone I know who's experienced gastrointestinal side effects with Ozempic or Metformin or [insert other T2D drug here] is also lactose intolerant. Those who aren't lactose intolerant don't experience side effects (or if they did, they were incredibly minor and short-lived). Not sure if there's anything to that or not, just something I've noticed from an anecdotal standpoint.

[JorgeLopez-dgei]

3 weeks lower my sugar and blood pressure lost 4 pounds so far

[happyforest]

I am a T2 diabetic for 12 yrs and have been on ozempic for 10 months now. I have always managed my a1c pretty well 6.2 - 6.5. Needed to lose 40 pounds. Haven't lost a single pound. Seriously considering to discontinue taking ozempic and not deal with the constant constipation, stomach pain and nausea and cotinue with my Humalog and Lantus.

[sabbys]

I'm a t2d... I'm starting mounjaro next week.

I was on 2mg of ozempic and i was one of the ones that gained weight on it. :/ I didn't have any side effects though. But I'm also suffering from fibromyalgia pains and premenopausal pains as well which could have limited my movements. 😓😓

I would love to see what you think of mounjaro.

Thank you for the in depth dive!!

[MrTomengle]

I never lost any weight while I was taking it. Nor on Trulisity and now Im on Insulin. No changes.

[estherlouisamay]

I know of people with LADA slow onset type 1 diabetes being placed on Ozempic by doctors and doing well on it but also know of a person whom got stomach paralysis a rare side effect even though she was placed on it for her type 2 diabetes but after this rare side effect got her taken off it.