Semaglutide is sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, and it’s the most effective weight loss drug in history. From celebrities to world leaders, friends and relatives, everyone knows someone who has completely transformed their body with this drug.
WHAT IS SEMAGLUTIDE?
* An approved diabetes drug
* Also approved for weight loss for high-risk patients
* It increases insulin, improves insulin sensitivity, slows stomach emptying, and reduces hunger massively
* Average weight loss is 15% bodyweight (this is a lot)
* It costs $800+/month in the USA, insurance may/may not cover
THE PROBLEM
* Non-diabetic and non-obese people are using/abusing the drug for cosmetic weight loss
* People are buying it on the black market OR ordering “research materials” themselves online
* Short-term side effects can be harsh, long-term, no one knows
* Potential for physical and psychological harm is huge and a growing concern
VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Black market Ozempic
00:34 Obesity crisis fuelling Ozempic uptake
02:51 Drug crises of recent decades
03:16 Scale of semaglutide’s popularity
03:53 Long-term impact
04:17 Growth and risks of off-label use
05:17 Mental health risks
05:57 What does semaglutide do?
06:28 Risks for teenagers and young adults
07:05 Why does insurance pay?
08:00 What should you do to help someone?
08:53 Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor; this is not medical advice. Obesity is a serious disease. Please see a doctor.
MENTAL HEALTH & MEDICAL RESOURCES
FDA recommendations for clinical use of semaglutide: https://tinyurl.com/bkkr3ep8
Find access to mental health support in your country: https://tinyurl.com/bdksbukv
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