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72. Ozempic: the “new” weight loss drug on the block
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In today’s episode, our guest Laurel Kimmerly joins us to speak on Ozempic, the new drug that has taken the world by storm for its purported weight loss benefits. Laurel, is a registered dietician diabetes educator with a focus on nutrition and food science and has seen firsthand how a spike in Ozempic usage has affected her clients. While Ozempic may seem like the one size fits all drug for people who struggle with weight issues, as Laurel points out, there is more to it than meets the eye. During our discussion, she shares how Ozempic is used for diabetes care, the rise of Ozempic as a weight loss trend, and whether or not the drug is a sustainable weight loss miracle. In this episode we cover:
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- What is diabetes and how do we care for it? [1:14]
- What is Ozempic and how did it become a weight loss trend? [5:06]
- The impact of the Ozempic shortage on diabetes patients [10:04]
- Alternatives to Ozempic and the effects of using it for weight loss [13:25]
- Malnutrition and regaining weight with Ozempic [17:19]
- Reevaluating your weight loss goals [20:45]
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