There is a new weight loss drug taking the world of Western Medicine by storm. Semaglutide is a medication developed to treat type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide is contained in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelus.
Recently it was discovered that Semaglutide has appetite supressing properties, which has lead users to lose weight. As a result these drugs have exploded in popularity.
In this blog we will take a look at the pro’s and con’s of these new drugs so you can make a good decision on if using semaglutide is the right choice for you.
Semaglutide Pro’s
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Improved blood sugar control: Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps to regulate blood sugar levels. By increasing GLP-1 levels, semaglutide can lower blood sugar levels and improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Weight loss: Semaglutide can also help people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight. This is because it can help to reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and slow down the emptying of the stomach. In clinical trials, people who took semaglutide lost an average of 10-15% of their body weight.
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Cardiovascular benefits: Semaglutide has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in people with type 2 diabetes. This is thought to be due to its effects on blood sugar control and weight loss, as well as its ability to improve blood pressure and lipid levels.
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Lower risk of kidney disease: Semaglutide has been shown to reduce the risk of kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes. This is because it can help to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the kidneys, as well as improving blood sugar control and reducing inflammation.
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Convenience: Semaglutide is available in a once-weekly injection, which can be more convenient for some people than taking multiple daily doses of medication. This can improve adherence to treatment and help people with type 2 diabetes to better manage their condition.
NOTE- THE LAST THREE BENEFITS ARE ACTUALLY BENEFITS OF LOSING WEIGHT AND LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR.
Semaglutide Con’s
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You must remain on semaglutide or you will regain weight- Taking Semaglutide is a life sentence as once you stop its likely you will regain the weight you lost. Unless your condition is dire, a lifetime commitment to a drug isn’t worth the risk or cost.
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Treatments are expensive. Semaglutide treatments can cost up to $500 a month, depending on insurance. You can get a damn good coach for that price.
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Loss of Bone Density, Tendons, and Muscle. Roughly 30% of weight loss from Semaglutide comes from loss of bone, tendons, and muscle. The long term issues that come from weak bones and tendons are obvious. The goal is to retain as much of these three vital structures as possible, not lose them as these structures are vital to our strenght, stability and health, as we age.
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Unknown long term side effects- long-term effects are not yet fully known. There has NEVER been a diet mediciation that wasn’t eventually recalled, dating all the way back to the 1950’s. and many of the side effects have been fatal.
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You still need to exercise, diet, and maintain a healthy lifestyle-Any one regarding these drugs as an easy solution will be disappointed to learn these drugs are only effective when accompanied with exercise and a heathy diet. So you still need to do all of the things you may be hoping to avoid
Now that you know the pro’s and con’s I hope you can make a decision that benefits your longterm health. The pharmacutical business has a long history of putting profit way ahead of public health so I would recommend you steer clear however, if your weight is putting your immediate health in danger this drug may be the best solution for you.
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