Ozempic does help you lose weight but is it safe? | The Corner Booth

Aaron Rand, Bill Brownstein and Leslie Chesterman discuss weight loss and Ozempic ahead of the upcoming eating binge commonly known as Christmas with Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill Universitys Office for Science and Society which has the mission of separating sense from nonsense.

[@SandraClarke]

I loved being on Ozempic. I lost 70 pounds and my A1C is stable, 5.4. I weigh 140 lbs. I eat plant-based whole foods and exercise. I had mild to moderate side effects for 5 month of the 7 months on it. Due to the shortage I went cold turkey off Ozempic. My doctor and I feel that I will handle being off Ozempic as a trial. I still take Metformin. Sandra

[@ladyoftheblacklake]

I had read that people have suffered from pancreatitis and died. Is this the same as the paralysis that was discussed? If not, is this true that the drug can cause pancreatitis.

[@Fred12345130]

Some misinformation. The shortage is due to the lack of pen needles. I have been on Ozempic for 4 years. There is a system you must follow to avoid side effects. Why don’t you interview a person who in on the Ozempic like me and the reasons why this is one of the most effective ways to treat type 2 diabetes