Non-insulin diabetes medicine Ozempic has become a well-known medicine on social media as a quick way to lose weight. However, physician members of the Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN) are not in favor of this trend as many are hoarding this medicine. During the Agham Kapihan on Thursday, physician Agnes Cruz , PSN’s external affairs head, shared that this health buff is not solely a remedy for fat trimming.
Ozempic, also known as a Semaglutide, is an anti-diabetic medication which helps lower blood sugar of those with type 2 diabetes. “The problem with [Ozempic] in the Philippines is that rich people can hoard the medicines,” Cruz explained. This drug particularly gained popularity as it features the possibility of fat loss.
A special care facility said that once injected into one’s system, the body would undergo gastric emptying , wherein food will be moved into the first part of the small intestine. This process eventually triggers one’s body to believe that they are satisfied with their meal, thus reducing food intake which eventually leads to losing a few pounds. READ: How dieting, weight suppression and even misuse of drugs like Ozempic can contribute to eating disorders Despite the fact that Ozempic can contribute to around 40% decrease in weight, Cruz said that, “this is not for obesity, [and] not for weight loss.
.. Saxenda puwede pa kahit hindi ka diabetic.
” According to its website, Saxenda is an injectable drug which helps patients cut down thei.
