An injectable drug, semaglutide, also called by its brand name Ozempic, has caused quite a stir both in Hollywood and in the ever-changing world of influencer culture.
The drug is manufactured by the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. It’s often prescribed by doctors for those with type 2 diabetes as an insulin regulator.
What a lot of individuals are finding, though, is that being on Ozempic can actually cause dramatic weight loss, which has motivated some folks in Hollywood who want to get thin in a timely fashion to seek out this prescription injectable drug as a quick fix.
In this video posted to YouTube by Healthing, they look at the possible benefits of this prescription injectable being made available for those with obesity who want to lose weight.
Healthing notes that Ozempic became so popular in Australia because a lot of influencers began tracking their weight loss progress online, which caused it to gain traction with the general public.
Beyond containing the active ingredient semaglutide, which helps to facilitate the release of insulin and helps lower glucagon, Ozempic helps to slow down how fast the stomach empties. For those who are looking at this injectable drug to help them facilitate sustainable weight loss goals, it certainly does make a case for helping with appetite control.
In Australia, Ozempic quickly went on the list of prescription drugs that were experiencing a shortage because it wasn’t just being prescribed for those with type 2 diabetes anymore. More and more individuals, particularly after watching influencers chat about their progress on social media, were seeking out the injectable drug to help them lose weight.
To learn more about some of the treatment plans available with Ozempic and similar prescription drugs, as well as where the shortages are currently taking place, watch the video.
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