A registered dietitian’s deep dive into the truth about Ozempic.Let’s dive into the science to look at how effective at weight loss it actually is and just how bad the side effects actually are.We also cover implications of the medication shortage and considerations for those with a history of an eating disorder or disordered eating. Trigger warning: discussions of weight loss numbers, eating disorder behaviors Ozempic and other weight loss medications like Wegovy, Mounjaro, Trulicity and Rybelsus are a hot topic right now.

Celebrities are publicly attributing their weight loss to these medications (Oprah being the latest one as I’m writing this).Doctors are prescribing them left and right for weight loss (and any other ailment you might bring to the doctor that they think is correlated to your weight).Patients with diabetes (for whom these medications were originally developed) can’t access these meds because there are shortages across the country and their health is suffering as a result.

From news headlines to TV advertisements to water cooler talk, Ozempic is everywhere.As a non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitian, I want to make sure that I am empowering my clients and my community with all the evidence-based information we have (and highlight what we don’t have) so that you can make an informed decision on whether or not to take these medications.It’s not my role to persuade you (because I believe in your agency and body autonomy) but it is my role to

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