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A doctor has explained why Ozempic use has her 'fearing for society' as she pointed out one problem with people taking the drug.
Ozempic is a medication that helps to bring down a person's blood sugar levels.
It's primarily used by those with Type 2 diabetes, but in recent years, it has become increasingly popular as a weight loss drug, with many people, including celebrities, using it to drop the pounds.
Ozempic works by injecting the medication into fatty tissue, like your tummy or the back of your arms, on a regular basis.
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The medicine triggers an insulin rush that simply pushes sugar out of your bloodstream and into cells for your body to use.
The result means those using the medication should feel less hungry more often and fuller for longer.
With the use of Ozempic increasing in the last few years, a doctor has spoken about how she 'fears' for people who do not know how to withdraw from the drug via 'proper strength training, exercise modalities and nutrition'.
Sitting down with Steven Bartlett for The Diary Of A CEO podcast, Dr Stacy Sims explained: "I find it interesting because of the impact it's having on society.
"It is a very powerful tool. The problem with it is no-one is being necessarily taught how to come off it.
"It does invoke an appetite switch where it mutes the appetite, it dampens cravings, so we see a rapid weight loss, but the rapid weight loss is lean mass.
"... I fear for society who doesn't have the opportunity to learn how to come off it through proper strength training, exercise modalities and nutrition to support the weight loss that comes with Ozempic use.
"It's absolutely a brilliant tool, but we're falling on the behaviour change. If we were to really teach people how to create that behaviour change while they're using the tool then they can come off it and not be afraid of putting weight back on."
LADbible has reached out to pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk - who manufacture Ozempic - for comment.
If you want to see an actual visualisation of what using Ozempic can look like, Zack D. Films has got you covered.
Over on YouTube, the content creator has shared a simulation video of what sort of side effects come with taking Ozempic medication.
"Once Ozempic is in your bloodstream, it activates the parts of the brain that make you feel full, reducing your appetite," he said in the clip.
"It also stabilises your blood sugar, stopping sudden cravings. Then it slows down how fast your stomach empties food, which keeps you feeling full for longer after a meal.
"This causes you to lose weight as you eat less. But it can make some people feel sick and even give them diarrhoea."