Studies have shown that individuals using Ozempic can potentially lose around 5 to 15% of their body weight over six months
Once a clinician determines that youre a candidatebased on your medical history, physical exam, potential side effects, and insurance coveragethe next step is starting the medication gradually
- Katie Hoehn, RD, CSSD, CSCS Sports Performance Dietitian supporting weight-loss clients, including individuals using GLP-1 medications
40 In patients with T2DM, the SURPASS-2 trial compared tirzepatide with semaglutide 1 mg (both as add-on therapies to metformin) and found tirzepatide was either noninferior or superior at all doses (5 mg, 10 mg 15 mg), for both HbA 1c reduction and weight loss at 40 weeks
Patients also report suffering from side effects like intense nausea and headaches
No cases of medullary thyroid carcinoma or pancreatitis were confirmed in the SURMOUNT-4 trial