I have type 2 diabetes. Last year there was a global shortage of Ozempic and I went six weeks without it, finally going back to the insulin injections I used to take twelve years ago. I went in for a routine eye test today and they told me that there were signs of diabetic damage to my eyes. I have to go back in three months to see if the eyes have healed or not. Now I understand that obesity can be a serious problem, but I think the people facing blindness or amputation should have first call on this medication. face-turquoise-covering-eyes

I am pre-diabetic and my doctor put me on this about a year and a half ago. It has worked very well and has greatly reduced my A1C. Now that doctors are prescribing this for weight-loss...I am sorry out of luck to be able to find any. Seems it should be available to diabetics first and not for weight loss until the makers of Ozempic can get ahead of the demand.

My mom started seeing a nutritionist for weight loss and the doctor offered to call in a prescription for ozempic like it was nothing. My mom never brought it up and never asked for it or about it. she was surprised and she turned it down. They’re really pushing that stuff, I feel for those with diabetes who can’t get it

My best friend took Ozempic for a year. She got severely depressed. Then she seen a therapist. The therapist put her on Cymbalta.. in April she committed suicide. I believe with all my heart it was all the medications she was taking. Myself I'll never take either of those after seeing what they did to my best friend. I really miss her. 😥

I blame the doctors who give it out a prescription so freely, not thinking about the people who really need it. Just about the money.

I am not diabetic. I am senior citizen, perfect lab results. I work out 3 times a week. I need to lose 20 pounds. My Dr. Suggested taking this drug. I politely told him "no", i would rather carry the weight than take a drug meant for diabetics. I told him that i am a naturalist...which i am. So glad i did the research and did not submit to his suggestion!

THANK YOU for mentioning the thyroid cancer risk. People need to hear it all.

As a Type 2 diabetic, I was prescribed Trulicity in April by my PCP. She did warn me that a few of her patients had trouble filling these scripts because of docs giving these meds to non-diabetics. I saw Chelsea Handler talking about taking Ozempic to her friends, mentioning the side-effects (nausea, vomiting, etc.). Chelsea Handler is NOT a diabetic, but I am! I need this medication to lower my A1C (which it did) - she does not. She got it because she wanted to lose 5-10 pounds - and she's not even overweight! Ridiculous and selfish. Do not steal my medication because of your vain attempt to lose a few lbs. Type 2 diabetics need this - you do not.

I tried this a few years for losing weight. It worked! I lost about 17 pounds but the dosage I was using was wrong and stopped losing weight. I didn't have any side effects and felt fine but when I stopped using it, I gained it back! :( It was an eye-opener for me! That is when I decided not to take any more medication to lose weight or to do any type of surgery. I just need to make better decisions about my food intake. you can eat anything but in moderation and with portion control. That is the mystery of the ages! The answer to losing weight. I am doing it now and it is not easy but I lost about 24 pounds so far. I haven't stopped eating what I like, just in moderation.

A few of my close friends started using ozempic and they lost a bunch of weight. This motivated my weight loss journey but I did it the natural way through healthy dieting and exercise . I’ve lost 35 lbs in a little over 2 months better yet is the fact that I’ve gained muscle mass and 0 stretch marks

Fast forward 10 years…Have you or a loved one suffered from thyroid cancer or pancreatic cancer due to semaglutide….

No energy, aged me 10 years, lost 15 pounds, didn’t lower A1C, nausea sucks. I’ve been off it gained 5 pounds back and don’t look 65 anymore

My husband is type 2. He took ozempic. Many men over the age of 60 develop stomach ulcers. My husband did and had to quit ozempic. He took it about a year. He did lose weight,but he was MISERABLE! Constant nausea, vomiting out of the blue for no reason. Diarrhea SO bad he couldn't really leave the house and almost was embarrassed in public several times. Started having severe pain in his stomach and diagnosed with ulcer from the ozempic. Came off ozempic and feels human again. Got the ulcer healed. He did gain back all the weight as soon as he quit it, and is right back where he was.IT WAS DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT! NOW HE HAS FLAIR UPS FROM THE ULCER! Think ALOT before going on this. Don't just take what your Doctor says at face value. You may be VERY sorry you did.

There are some people who just take Ozempic for weight loss and don't try to seriously follow the exercise and eating guidelines. Those are the people who will regain the weight easily once they stop using it, because they haven't made the required changes to maintain the weight loss on their own. The ones who see it as a tool to help them change their habits should do all right.

My younger brother is diabetic. Has been on metformin. Was referred to an endocrine specialist who met with him all of 10 mins, didn't do a thorough history, didn't order an HbA1c (he did not have a recent one), and then gave him an injection of Ozempic. The only followup she scheduled was for another injection in 3 months. 2 weeks after getting the injection he was taken from work to a hospital by ambulance due to fainting and weakness. He had all sorts of tests including 2 CT scans. They were worried he had pancreatitis. It turned out he had GI problems and they took him off the Ozempic.

People are going to find out the hard way.

I’ve started in November. I’m type 2 diabetic. Ozempic has been a life saver! I’m also working out and changing my eating habits

I was pre-diabetic. Could not lose a pound to save my life. Never had a weight problem until I turned 50. I work out and eat pretty well. When the weight would not come off, I gave up alcohol, hired a personal trainer and still...the weight would not budge! I started working with a weight management company. They put me on Semiglutide well before it became a national thing. I am at a comfortable weight. I lost 60 lbs. I'm not longer pre-diabetic. I'm no longer taking the medicine and I haven't gained (fingers crossed). I'm super careful though.

I am glad I found this channel as its answered a lot of my questions. I have Type 2 diabetes. The problem is I only have half a thyroid as a benign tumor was removed some years ago. I take levothyroxine to make up for the insulin and happy I haven’t had to do daily diabetic shots. But, my body has an absorption problem. I need to take meds in liquid form as taking it by mouth, it may not absorb. This leaves me up and down with weight loss, etc. I have 4 sizes of clothes in my closet because of the weight fluxation. I have always been thin but since diagnosis of thyroid problems, I’m up and down, which is horrible on my depression issues. The last time I saw my endocrinologist, I mentioned how much the weight gain affected me. He didn’t know my weight changed that much. He thought that I was always my size. I explained that it wasn’t, and how I had to change clothes to fit. He literally skipped over to get the Ozempic since he had an answer to my problem. He demonstrated how to use it, and after we talked, let him know how it was. I am happy to say it worked great for me. I have always been nutrition-conscious, and try to eat well, so overeating wasn’t a problem. I don’t know how much weight I’ve lost as I don’t given a scale, but visually, it is significant. My watch and rings are falling off my hand and arm. Before, they were so tight, I couldn’t take them off. I don’t know how long I will be on Ozempic, but I really don’t worry about overeating as my weight gain wasn’t from that issue anyway. I will just stick to the same routine I had before. If the meds by mouth thing acts up again, not working as it should, and I start to regain weight, it is comforting to know I can handle it without having to do dieting, which didn’t help initially.

I was prescribed Mounjaro. For 13 weeks I tolerated it well. Lowered my A1C and lost a good bit of weight. 250lbs down to 220lbs during those 13 weeks. I felt a little odd sometimes…. Maybe dizzy like I had low BP or low sugar but I did ok. I had to stop using it because I developed pancreatitis. That was awful! A little scary. I had to stay in ER for 24 hrs and in a room for three days then a two week recovery. It also aggregated my thyroid gland. It was enlarged and I could feel it pressing on my throat. Since stopping the medicine that stopped and it’s normal size again. I wish it worked for me. It did what it was supposed to do. I won’t say don’t take it but I will say listen to your body when you’re on the medication. If something doesn’t feel quite right it probably isn’t. So be cautious. I do hope it goes well.

I’m a type 2 diabetic who had already lost about 35 pounds over a 2 year period (went from 325 to 290) before my Dr put me on Ozimpic. That was about 2 years ago and I’ve been on Ozimpic ever since, so about 2 years. I take it once a week and for the first couple days after the injection I just don’t have nearly as many food cravings. In the first year taking it I continued to lose weight at a little faster pace and lost another 30 pounds (290 to 260). Then I started lifting weights and over the last year I’ve gained 15 pounds and am at 275 but probably look more like I’m 240 or so as I have gained a lot of muscle mass. For me it’s a win and I’m thankful my Dr. Prescribed it. However despite my weight loss my blood sugar and A1C have continued to get worse over the years despite losing 60+ pounds of fat. Use to my blood sugar only got extremely elevated if I had something really bad like a soda and a candy bar. Now it gets bad if I eat ANY carbs. Type 2 Diabetes is a struggle for real. If your pre diabetic take it seriously. Most days after any carbs my vision gets incredibly blurry which is a symptom of high blood sugar most people don’t know about and it sucks. Imagine living most of your life with very blurred vision that can’t be corrected.

I remember when fenphen was the hot drug. Hope this one was vetted more carefully

I almost started to take this RX and my gut feeling wouldnt let me take it. Now im reading all these negative affects of this rx and im so happy i didnt fall for the hype

The first 5-6 weeks on Ozempic I was injecting into my stomach and I was so very very ill for the entirety of those weeks! I read a comment around that time that gave me the best advice I have gotten to date! The Advice: If Ozempic is making you nauseous constantly, you should start Injecting Ozempic into your "Thighs" as apposed to your stomach. The very first week I tried this approach was the very first week on Ozempic that I didn't live in my bathroom next to my toilet!! I hope this helps others as it helped me!!

Just had this conversation with my hubby's gi doc. She said it could cause major problems for people who are taking it and don't really need it.

I mreally appreciate this video. She did a fabulous job of dpeaking clearly and direct without a judgy air to her.

Tye 2 diabetic. I was taking fo a couple years. I was on it and then I stopped. I really didn't notice a difference. I was taking .25 and then .5 when I stopped. I went to pick up a prescription and decided to start taking it again. The dosage had moved up to a 1 and was getting ready to leave on an international trip the following week. I was in bed that whole next day with a killer headache and nausea. I didn't have an appetite for a whole week. Lesson learned. Don't stop taking it and then jump to a higher dosage.

Intermittent fasting. Its the poor man’s Oz… it works. Same results, healthier and you can null hunger hormone yourself. I went from 171 to 155 under 6 months.

LOVE how she saves the best for last, STOP TAKING IT AND YOU'LL GAIN IT ALL BACK. All these drugs have bad side effects they don't want you to think/know about. A lifestyle change doesn't!

This shit made me absolutely miserable. I lost a lot of weight but I was sick and weak. My hair fell out. It made me anxious and aggressive. It was horrible. Never again.

Thank you for the heads up I appreciate your message about how it works and what the side effects are, this can those of us considering using this medication for obesity better just to eat foods that stay in your stomach longer like starches

Exactly, if you just rely on a med it won’t work . i’ve lost 115 but i also follow a low carb lifestyle and intermittent fasting .

Would be a win if insurance companies will actually cover it for most obese patients especially those with type 2 diabetes.

EXCELLENT job explaining so clearly and concisely. 👏👏👏 Thank you! 👍

She is such a good speaker

I am a T2D - I have lost 55 pounds in the last 8 months from simply removing processed carbs and sugars from my diet, increasing my protein good fats and vegetables - I fast for 12-16 hours most days and I strongly believe this time restricted eating has enable me to lose the weight lower my AIC and improve all of my blood results - sadly we now live in a culture where we would first turn to pharmaceuticals before first revising our nutrition and movement - I still take 1,000mg Metformin soon to be lowered to 500mg - I have a further 50 pounds to lose and I am determined to do so - I have 2 delicious nutritious meals a day where protein and good fats is prioritised - I’m. No Angel I still have the occasional treats but it’s not a daily occurrence - Ozempic is a good drug but has many side effects for some

Man the side effects are just scary. Those who are diabetic need to be at the top of the list to receive it period. It's ridiculous that they can't get it because celebrities are buying it up.

I have gastroparesis which is delayed emptying of the stomach. Why someone would willingly take drugs that have side effects that mimic gastroparesis is beyond me. I developed it after my vagus nerve was damaged during hiatal hernia surgery. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I take so many prescriptions to manage gastroparesis but still have bouts of nausea and spontaneous vomiting.

I started it two weeks ago i am a type 2 diabetic i have never felt worse in my life! My blood sugars have went up instead of down . Headache constipation nausea terrible.

I know a girl that is taking this, and her dr prescribed it, and she only needed to lose 15 pounds. She was extremely ill after the first shot. She lost 6 pounds the first week because she was so sick! She thought she was going to die she felt so bad. She was not obese or really overweight, in my opinion. 15 pounds is all she needed to lose. It's not worth it.

I am a type two diabetic and I have been taking this drug for 2 1/2 years. I have probably lost 50 pounds so far but I am hoping that next month I will be able to get my medicine and they don’t tell me it’s out because this is what’s keeping my Blood sugar at a 5.5 average

You handled this well.

I work in a medical spa and I get Ozempic for very cheap and I’ve had (so far) very good results. The weight loss has been slow (3-5 pounds per month) and I haven’t had any side effects (knock wood)

I'm old now but I lost a good amount of weight fairly quickly as an anorexic teenager, which eventually lead to me having to have my gallbladder removed. Fast weight loss can cause gallstones and I had to have surgery at 24 because of it. I now have other complications related to that because the surgeons and doctors don't tell you about long term health consequences. If you're motivated you can always find a quack to prescribe something for the right price but those people do not care about you, and don't give a moment's thought to your long term quality of life. It seems like "caveat emptor" buyer beware, needs to be considered more than ever especially in "health care."

I was pre-diabetic at 150 lbs! I also had gestational diabetes with 3 children and i didn't gain tons of weight! I was put on a medication that I had to take and it caused weight gain! At my very highest weight I was 180 which yes that's obese. I'm diabetic now.. my grandma was diabetic! My brother who is 160 lbs 6'1 is diabetic. I have eaten once a day for about 6 years before ozempic! My legs were swollen everyday..I could barely walk somedays! Been on ozempic for 5 months and I'm down to 148lbs! My a1c is great and I don't have to take my cholesterol meds anymore!! I still eat once a day ..a small dinner or a bowl of oatmeal. I have added a protien shake daily as well so I'm actually eating more calories! I have ibs (constipation not diarrhea).. have had trouble since I was a baby! That plays a huge part in my weight I believe! But i need ozempic! My grandma died from affects of her diabetes! My Brother is in and out of the hospital because of his diabetes and he's skinny! So yes..I think people who have diabetes should get it first!!

My worry is the thyroid cancer. I got a prescription today and I just don’t know what to do. I am losing weight naturally through keto and IF and I know this will help but I’m just not sure if I’m willing to chance it

I wasn't on Ozempic, but I was on Saxenda, which is a daily dose in the stomach. I was pre-diabetic and my insurance covered all the cost but $20.00 per month. I can tell you what happened when I got off of it 1.5 years later. All 57 lbs. I lost came back. Your hunger comes back with a vengeance!

Had to go gluten free after being diagnosed with coeliac disease and gluten ataxia . I’ve dropped a stone in ten months , reduced my thyroid medication by 25 mg and feel amazing . 61 kg and stable at that weight now .

I have to say most people on here are pretty lucky. I was placed on ozempic by a diabetes specialist nurse in 2021 for my type 2 diabetes as i couldnot tolerate other medications. As of June 2022 I haven't been able to fill a prescription in Australia. That's how bad the shortage is here. They think April 2023 it may be available. I did lose weight, but I have put some back on. I've always been cautious of what I eat and make sure I exercise. Thats important with Ozempic, not just take an injection and that's it! It's definitely got side affects, which of course affect everyone differently and I struggled at times, but it worked best for my diabetes. I just wish this was being prescribed as it should be and not off-label to the influencers and rich.

So it depends. Thanks for the information 👍🏼

Im a type 2 diabetic. I am very angry about not being able to get this medication because of the shortage caused by the people who didn't need it and should not have gotten it. That shortage was also caused by the selfishness of the already slim celebrities who didnt want to "get fat" 🙄🤬🤬 The selfish celebrities who use Ozempic do not care or think about the patients who need this medication to save their lives. 🤬🤬

Ive been taking it for type 2, my A1c is 6.1 and ive lost 14lbs in a couple of months. Last month I could not get it filled and in about 2 weeks the hunger pains came back with a vengence. On this stuff you really are never hungry but can just eat small meals.

What I've learned as Clinical Nutritionist is that although these obesity medications are very helpful for people who need to lose a significant amount of weight. Nutritional support is needed along side those medications to create healthy habits with food and around food to prevent the onset of disordered eating. The obesity clinics doctors that are prescribing these medications are really looking into the individuals lifestyle and eating patterns. Sometimes these medications are going to be or can be long term for certain individuals. It's important to know that obesity medications are not the quick fix for eating however you want.

Gain back some, all, or more of the weight can be said of any diet where a person loses weight. In Canada, it is much harder to be prescribed Ozempic. All the possible side effects were told to me by the doctor, including the cost, that it might not be covered by my health benefits. It was then up to me if I wanted to go ahead a take it. I’ve been on it for about 6 weeks and have seen results. Also, you are likely to only lose 15-22% of your body weight. Don’t expect to woo lbs. by taking medication alone.

The hardest part of losing weight is breaking bad habits. It’s like drug addiction. So if you never retrain your brain, and you go off the medication, of course you’re gonna regain weight.

I have been on Ozempic for about two months to help with my diabetes. I have lost weight as a side effect, really. For me, it is pretty brutal. Within 24 hours of my weekly shot, I started out nauseated, vomiting throughout most of the day. Now, with anti nausea pills, I just get sick, wishing I could vomit. I used to be regular as clockwork, now I have problems with constipation. I get serious acid reflux. I have very little appetite and no sense of thirst, so I have to be conscious of increasing my water intake. A lot of healthy foods make me sick. Salads are off the menu. I asked my doctor if I could get off this, but my A1C s have gone down a lot, and she rightfully wants that to continue. I dread the time when I will be required to increase my dose. I cannot fathom anybody who has half of my reactions taking this for weight loss. Anyway, that's my two cents worth. Good luck.

This worked for me and after I stopped I was able to keep losing weight a bit slower but still kept losing I made sure to change my eating habits which wasn’t easy but that helped a lot too the medication was just a booster to help me lose weight

I spoke to my doctor last year about help wirh my weight loss. she recommended ozempic. I took it for a month and easily lost 8lbs. I stopped taking it as she advised I would need to take it for life. I was not willing to take medication unnecessarily...that scared me. I've since lost 40lbs and working to lose the next 40 eating healthy foods and getting more exercise...the latter happens automatically due to Increased energy.

After taking this for a few months, the nausea seems to come from eating out of habit. When I eat sensibly, no nausea.

I am Type 2 been on Ozempic for 20 months, lost weight end up with loose skin. Side effects were bad, when it was unavailable I went off and started gaining weight again, and clothes feeling tight. I was given Rybelsus and after 15 days on it, lost the weight I gained but not able to eat or even keep food down.

We are taking the responsibility out of people's hands and telling them that it's not their fault they are overweight. While I do agree there are factors outside of behavior that can lead to obesity, It is a huge component that is not being addressed. I work in a pharmacy and I see what people have in their shopping carts alongside picking up meds like ozempic, mounjaro, and/or wegovy. Fried foods, highly processed foods, sugary juices and sodas, etc. We need to stop trying to tip toe around hurting someone's feelings. As a patient I could very easily tell my MD that I'm doing the right things (eating healthy, exercising, etc), but how do they know? People will lie to others and themselves to avoid being uncomfortable or being ashamed of their actions. We need to do better with our health as individuals and as a country

I know a lady that started taking it recently to lose weight and she’s lost 33lbs in a two & a half month period. I have heard stories of others that stopped taking it and gained more weight bk than they had when starting it. There’s risk with anything in life but I do believe ppl that have diabetes should get their scripts filled first before the weight loss ppl.

I took Ozempic because of being type II diabetic, I'm one of those the drug just didn't work on, over almost a year I lost only 4 pounds and it didnt seem to help my blood sugar. The doctor said no use taking it and I quit, Since then I have lost 14 pounds using weight watcher plan and dropped my blood sugar and have cut out half of my dosage of diabetics meds and insulin. It just doesn't work for a small percentage I'm told. I have also developed a shortness of breath problem while I was taking the drug, don't know what is up with that doctor's have no idea yet.

I have type 2 diabetes and was over 300 lbs. I lost the weight but more importantly gained more energy and suppressed appetite to help me maintain my weight loss. It helped me keep up with my physical therapy and daily activities, especially my job duties. Since the shortage happened last year in October 2022, I could no longer get Ozempic and gained most of the weight back. All the old symptoms of type 2 diabetes came back along with the abstinence of the drug. I finally got the drug back and feel great again. I hope to complete my physical therapy so I won't need it again.

I have been using it for weight loss since September, before starting it I had lost 130 pounds with diet and exercise but for the last year I reached a point where even with diet and exercise I was neither losing nor gaining. This has helped me get back on the right track and got me over that hump.

I took it for 8 months and lost about 25 pounds. Had to stop taking it because there's a shortage where I live and it's impossible to get. My appetite has come roaring back and I've gained a few pounds.

I live how soothing her voice is.

Pretty sad when my diabetic husband gets denied his meds (that he’s been on for years) from his insurance until he jumps through all the hoops AGAIN but people can walk into a doctor office and come out with a prescription bc they are overweight and not a hoop to jump through. This whole system is ridiculous.

As a type 2 diabetic I have been on ozempic for 5 weeks now. I'm not as hungry but I still crave things I shouldn't be eating regularly. I take it at night & I'm not experiencing many side effects. I lost 8 lbs so far. There is no magic pill

I'm a diabetic and have been on Ozempic or Mounjaro depending on what is in stock for a few months now. I've not lost any weight and it hasn't done much for my sugar levels

I was diagnosed as pre diabetic. Because I don't have any other health issues other than being about 80 lbs. overweight, My doctor prescribed Ozempic to help lower my A1C levels and I have been taking it for 5 weeks. I don't believe I have lost any weight. I am scheduled now to take it until 30 Dec 23 and then have my levels checked again. If it lowers my A1C and not help with weight loss, I am okay with that. I don't have any noticeable side effects. I am not nauseated, and I believe I had a stomachache for a few hours after the 5th dose. Nothing that made me crazy. I think anything will work for you if used for its intended purposes. There are no magic potions for weight loss or any other ailment. Just discipline and a willingness to do what's right.

What happens when you stop taking Ozempic? The same thing that happens when you stop any diet. You lose control and gain weight again. So if you have always been obese and lose a lot of weight you need to always follow a strict routine so you don't go back. The same with Ozempic... but at least it helps you NOT to have that awful food noice in your head that will always be a threat to your weight. When you have reached your goal you can lower the dose, since you don't need to lose more. But it will help you keep control. That might be worth it for many people.

I remember when I had my wellness visit last year, 2022, my doctor brought up a weight loss drug to me without me initiatiating. She didn't mention the name but i now think that it was ozempic. I don't have diabetes. The company that makes ozempic only cares for profits and not who gets it which sucks.

I'm diabetic and was recently put on it. I'm so angry that this is becoming a new tik tok fad. I had to stop it because it's hard for pharmacies to keep it in stock. Please, if you don't need it, don't get it. People like me who need it rely on consistency because of the side effects when it stops. I am terminally ill, and one of my medications makes me gain weight so I had to use Ozempic to control the weight gain since I couldn't get off the life saving medication. Please use Ozempic responsibility.

They say there is so many variables in weight loss…. Funny thing is I was over seas for a while in Kuwait and I lost tons of weight eating their food…. Know why it wasn’t heavily processed there was no additives to make it have a long shelf life…. Milk was good for 3 to 4 days…. The food was more natural and clean…. I would eat and feel good, here in the us you eat and you don’t get full, every thing has high fructose corn syrup, everything is made in a lab.

Thank you for the information!

Ok, there’s other prescription drugs out there for weight loss. I was taking phentermine. I wasn’t obese but about 40lbs over weight. I wasn’t on it long and it did help lose about 25 pounds in a short time. I stopped using because of the high resting heart rate. It was about 15 yrs ago I used that. Just do my best eating and exercising. I’m able to maintain 145 lbs. There is no easy way you take these medications you get some type of bad side effect.

I'm a prediabetic. I had gestational diabetes twice so I'm at a high risk for type 2 diabetes. I do have insulin resistance. My dr put me on ozempic with low carb eating. I lost 20 lbs in 3 months. I stopped the ozempic because it was just too expensive. What happened to me? I gained it all back.

My girlfriend went to the doctor to get this. She wasnt even obese. Now shes lost so much weight i'm not even attracted to her anymore. She has no intention of stopping to use it. So the only solution for me will be to leave her.

Ozempic is dangerous! I'm laying here in bed because I took Ozempic (Semaglutide) for 3 months and almost died. This drug caused me constant bloating which made me feel full, but sick when I did force myself to eat. By the 3rd month the damage was done. My liver developed advanced cirrhosis which led to bleeding in my stomach and upper GI tract. I lost so much blood that my hemoglobin went down to 9 and I needed 2 units of blood at the ER. I had then scheduled a upper GI Endoscopy for 3 weeks later. But on the second week just before my appointment my hemoglobin went down to 5.1 and I became delirious and unconscious. My friends hadn't heard from me and broke into my house and quickly called me an ambulance. I was rushed to a nearby ER for 2 pints of blood they squeezed into me to stabilize me and then taken by helicopter to a major hospital where they had to squeeze 2 more pints of blood into me. They found fluids in my chest (dead blood cells) that has to be drained and performed the Upper GI Endoscopy where they had to band the bleeders. I had received 3 more units of blood just to bring me back up to a hemoglobin of 9. I was discharged a week later. My organs are damaged now and I have been seeing doctors 3 or more times a week. I may need a liver transplant now from biliary cirrhosis. I did have a prior fatty liver, but I hadn't had drink in over 8 years. There is a October 2022 published report from Indiana University School of Medicine of someone else my age (male 50's) that required a liver and kidney transplant after using Semaglutide for 6 months. The report found no other explanation for his diagnosis. My hemoglobin counts are slowly improving, but I am unable to leave my bed for more than a few minutes due to all the complications caused my body.

There is no magic drug‼️

There is a shortage because people who are not diabetics are taking it to lost a little weight.Wrong people.

It changed my taste buds and gave me heartburn. I stopped taking it. 2 weeks ago. We will see how it goes. Praise Yahuah

Its the same with diet. If you reduce a lot of weight and then not control foo intake, you are going to gain all the lost weight and maybe be eve more

This is a horrible drug that I was on for 2 years for type 2. I lost weight because I was sick all the time. I had severe gastric problems that made it impossible to live a normal life. Yes I lost weight, yes my A1C went down but it wasn’t worth it. I am now on Glimepiride and I’m fatter, my A1C isn’t as good, but my life is more normal. There isn’t a magic pill or shot to lose weight. You simply need to eat less than you need to fuel your body. If you want vomiting and diarrhea that comes on you fast with no time to react then this is what you need.

This was insightful and well balanced.

❤ Using any drug as a substitute for self-discipline and smart choices is never a good idea. Not all doctors are as intelligent or as concerned about your well-being as they pretend to be. This also applies to the over-prescribing of ADHD drugs and antidepressants.

I have type 2 diabetes and on ozempic. My doctor does not prescribe ozempic to people who are not diabetic. He believes only diabetics should take it and will not contribute to the shortage of this medication.

Ozempic is also Wegovy. Same active ingredient. Wegovy is marketed for weight loss and Ozempic is for T2DM. I really wish that doctors would have correctly prescribed each medication for each group of people.

I always wondered why people with type II diabetes drastically lost weight soon after. Now I know why !

My father recommended I take this the other day, knowing that I’ve been struggling with my weight due to PCOS and depression. He’s been toxic to me my entire life and this is his way of "helping". ive been trying to walk more, exercise more and eat a balanced diet. He doesn't support me in those efforts and things that it's not worth setting goals to exercise more. His way of supporting me is by criticizing me, pointing out everything wrong in my life and then staying silent.

Im using it for weight loss. My doctor wants me to use it correctly and use it only for as long as I need it. So that’s what I’ll do.

I’m on mounjaro. I can tell that around 2 days before my next shot is due my appetite starts increasing.

I'm 220lbs. I workout 4 times a week. Had a personal trainer for 6 months. I'm allergic to soy, so I can't eat processed foods for fear of having a reaction. I never lost any weight not matter what I tried. I hiked, walked, did yoga. Couldn't lose the weight. And this wasn't just a pound thing, I had to take pictures of my body from every angle and show after months that my body wasn't changing. I can't put to words how defeating it is to work so hard to feel and look healthy and fail. I had three major write ups covering everything, I had every test. Like, there had to be something wrong. Yet, I was perfectly healthy (except asthma, which isn't helped by being fat). I kept eating less and less, trying to lose weight. I got in my own head. I started skipping meals out of desperation. Like, If I didn't eat, I'd lose weight right? No. Three months of eating once a day, no weight loss, no change in my body. I was going crazy. I was working so hard to be a healthy weight and at 40 I just felt like it was only a matter of time before I started getting health issues from being obese. That's why I start this drug this weekend. I'm getting older, I don't want to be obese hiking up mountains wheezing anymore. I want my body to reflect my healthy actions. Sometimes you need help greater than what you can do yourself. Just adding a perspective of someone that needs this drug as well. I am sorry others have had to weight due to shortages. I believe there are now two other brands that make their version of this medication.

I’ve been on ozempic for over two years and I’m insulin resistant it’s controlling my a1c but I have lost zero pounds no matter how I eat or what I do. If I have to go without a weekly shot due to shortage my appetite comes back so strong I want to eat everything.

It’s 8/21/23 I’ve just been prescribed this for my diabetes. I could lose weight also. I’m lil nervous taking it

I agree if you go into this thinking the shot will do the work for you and don’t educate yourself on nutrition, and exercise you’ll bounce back to over eating and other bad habits. It’s great if you are ready for a lifestyle change and use it to aid you. I still crave crappy food and it doesn’t stop you from grazing on food within reach, you have to do your part and continue better habits when the medicines gone.

I have tons of clients on it.they are all doing well, they look amazing to be honest The symptoms only last a few weeks

I lost 50 pounds and have kept it off over the past 16 months doing Keto. My goal was to be within the guidelines for my BMI and give my joints a break from carrying the extra weight around. Check out Dr Berg and hear what he says about insulin resistance. 👍

I have type 2 diabetes and can no longer get this drug which is quite sad as I now have to try and find an alternative and as I’m at the end of the line before insulin which once you are on causes weight gain and is generally irreversible . I was doing well on this drug and finally getting more stable .