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However, this injectable medication is FDA-approved only to treat type 2 diabetes. Still, people have been using Ozempic with weight loss as their main goal, and the trend is concerning for many reasons.
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Read More »Have you considered clinical trials for Weight management? We make it easy for you to participate in a clinical trial for Weight management, and get access to the latest treatments not yet widely available - and be a part of finding a cure. Check your eligibility First, the main differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a condition involving high blood sugar (glucose) levels due to low insulin sensitivity , also known as insulin resistance. The onset of this form of diabetes usually occurs in adulthood. Staying active and maintaining a healthy body weight can be helpful for type 2 diabetes prevention. Typically, treatment for type 2 diabetes involves lifestyle changes, eating a healthy diet, and taking medication. Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that stops your body from making insulin, and a way to prevent it hasn’t been discovered yet. The onset is usually in childhood. Type 1 diabetes treatment focuses on insulin therapy. Accompanying insulin therapy with appropriate dietary measures and regular exercise is helpful. However, inactivity or poor eating habits can’t cause type 1 diabetes. Unmanaged, both forms of diabetes can cause significant damage to the kidneys, liver, eyes, and nervous system.⁸ What is Ozempic? Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication created specifically to improve the management of type 2 diabetes, and it was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017.⁹ Along with eating well and exercising, Ozempic can improve blood sugar and lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death in adults living with type 2 diabetes.¹⁰ If a doctor recommends Ozempic specifically for weight loss, that is “off-label” use — prescribing it for a condition other than what the FDA has approved it to treat. How Ozempic works Ozempic interacts with the body like glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone your body makes in response to eating.¹¹ GLP-1 is known to have a variety of effects on appetite and weight.⁹ According to its pharmaceutical makers, Novo Nordisk, Ozempic improves blood sugar control in three important ways: Encouraging the pancreas to release more insulin when blood glucose levels are high. Preventing the liver from making and releasing too much glucose into the bloodstream. Slowing down the speed at which food leaves the stomach after a meal. Ozempic is usually taken once a week through a single-use injection pen administered in a thin layer of fat on the arms, thighs, or abdomen. What happens if someone without diabetes takes Ozempic? In the interest of learning more about the impact of Ozempic on weight loss, its makers (Novo Nordisk) sponsored and conducted the Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with Obesity (STEP) program, which began in 2018.¹² Participants were overweight or obese but did not have diabetes. The 68-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that those who took Ozempic in combination with lifestyle modifications (like eating well and exercising) showed a weight loss of 14.9% from baseline. These numbers are notable because they’re similar to outcomes in patients undergoing more invasive weight loss measures — like gastric sleeve surgery.¹³ In separate research known as the SUSTAIN clinical trials (which were also funded and conducted by Ozempic’s manufacturer), participants who took Ozempic experienced weight loss due to improved blood sugar control, reduced appetite, and a decrease in food cravings.¹⁴ Ozempic isn’t safe or suitable for everyone For Ozempic to become approved as a weight-loss drug, extensive research, and further testing must be done. Aside from Ozempic’s current lack of FDA approval as a weight-loss drug, there are other reasons why its apparent benefits aren’t necessarily worth the risk — unless you have type 2 diabetes and your doctor believes the pros outweigh the cons. For example, Ozempic is not recommended for anyone with a family history of thyroid cancer — even as a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes.¹⁰ ¹⁵ A variety of side effects that range in severity are associated with using Ozempic. Common mild side effects include: Nausea
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Read More »Learn your BMI and monitor for changes — Your body mass index is based on your weight-to-height ratio. It can be a useful metric to monitor if you are on a weight loss journey. Keep portions in mind — Different foods have different caloric densities. Whenever possible, filling your plate with calorie-light foods like fruits and veggies can help to provide a full feeling without leading to over indulgences. Get active — Exercise is a great way to burn some extra calories and move your body. Whether you want to join an exercise class, walk around the block, or spend some time gardening in the backyard.
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