Social media's latest weight loss craze has reached a fever pitch but at what cost?
's favorite weight loss drug. You've probably seen the commercials for Ozempic as a diabetes medication but since it's been approved for weight loss under the name Wegovy, the demand is far outpacing supply.
The drug is appearing all over social media including incredible and impressive firsthand testimonials from people who have lost significant weight.Victoria Kent was one of those who heard about the phenomenon on social media. She went online, had a consultation with a doctor and two months later, she's down 10 pounds.
For diabetics, Ozempic works by controlling blood sugar levels. At higher doses with Wegovy, it suppresses your appetite and the weight comes off fast. She emphasizes obesity is a chronic condition that should be treated long-term just like diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Right now, Wegovy is approved for people with a BMI of 27 with other health conditions or a BMI of 30 or above without what they call these other comorbidities. Health experts said Wegovy under medical supervision and a change of lifestyle can be a game changer.
That's where Lindsey Subrinsky comes in. She's a family nurse practitioner whose lost 120 pounds with the last 30 using Wegovy.
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