The Great Ozempic Debate

Weight loss, nutrition, and medicine collide in the seventh episode of The JAFERD Cast.

Ozempic is a hot topic these days. A GLP-1 medication, its role in diabetes has been well-documented, though has gained popularity over the last year with its off-label use for weight loss even in non-diabetics. It works by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar levels are high, which helps lower blood sugar. They also suppress glucagon release, which is a hormone that causes the liver to metabolize and release glucose.

It also slows down gut motility, which tends to be an issue for many patients, and may not present themselves within the first treatment, or even the first couple of months. I have seen many patients presenting to the ER with a range of issues, from vomiting to dizziness, as the medication is being dosed. It becomes a balance of managing oftentimes debilitating side effects while getting all the benefits of weight loss.

That said, a lot of controversy around the usage and even insurance coverage of this medication too. What does recovery look like? Will you gain all that weight back? What about other dietary changes that can affect weight gain and loss? All that and more as Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Nina Shah and Dr. Mark Pappadakis dive into The Great Ozempic Debate!

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
– The rise of Ozempic for off-label weight loss.
– How GLP-1 medications work on the pancreas and liver.
– The common and sometimes debilitating side effects. 🤢
– The balance of managing side effects vs. weight loss benefits.
– Controversies around usage, insurance, and long-term recovery. 🤔

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