Ozempic for weight loss: What you should know, according to a weight loss doctor
Ozempic and similar drugs are advertised all over the place, from television ads, public transit, audio streaming platforms and of course social media. Ozempic is a brand name semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.
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"Because most people with obesity have elevated insulin levels, they develop insulin resistance, which contributes to weight gain. Semaglutide (or Ozempic) helps lower the levels of this fat-storing hormone, making it easier for the body to burn fat and lose weight," said Dr. Owens.
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It's not just celebrities and TikTok creators jumping on the weight loss drug hype - more than 500,000 people in the UK are now taking either Mounjaro or Wegovy, with experts predicting a nationwide fall in obesity rates.
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Some people may turn to private healthcare providers in order to get their hands on the weight loss jabs. However, Britons have been repeatedly warned about the dangers of using these medications without a doctor’s supervision following serious complications experienced by some patients.
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