Demystifying 4 myths about Ozempic® — the miracle weight loss drug

Selecting a provider who is experienced and qualified to prescribe and manage weight loss with Ozempic^® (Semaglutide) is one thing. It is quite another to partner with experienced and qualified professionals who intimately understand weight loss struggles and have used Ozempic^® themselves – with great success! Our team members at FitLife Med Spa are uniquely equipped to empower their patients from across the Chandler, Arizona, area with information about this “miracle” drug. We have experienced it ourselves! Below, we’re cutting through some of the biggest myths you may have read about or seen online about this truly transformative approach to shedding the pounds that hold us back from being our best, healthiest, and happiest selves.

No. 1: I thought Ozempic^® is just for people who already have diabetes.

Ozempic®, a brand name for the medication Semaglutide, was originally approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetics. Since then, other brands have entered the market, including Wegovy®, Rybelsus®, Mounjaro, and Tirzepatide for weight loss and diabetes. Excess weight is a risk factor for countless systemic diseases and conditions that can shorten our lives and negatively impact the quality of our lives. By controlling your weight, we minimize your risk of developing conditions including Type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, our team appreciates that, with the introduction of Semaglutide, we are finally treating obesity as the chronic disease that it is – rather than simply “shaming” the person who is struggling with it, deeming that they lack the willpower or drive to lose the weight and keep it off.

No. 2: So, I can just take Ozempic^®, lose the weight, and that’s it.

Not. To support sustained weight loss and overall health, Ozempic® must be administered within a broader, medically managed weight loss program. There is still no “silver bullet” here. It is important to be committed to your health, and have an active lifestyle and a nutritious diet. Also, while Ozempic® curbs cravings and supports that feeling of fullness for longer, you will get the most out of this medication by combining it with the lifestyle changes that will make you feel better and happier anyway. And we are here for you at every step in your journey as accountability partners and credible resources that can adjust your dosing and other aspects of your weight loss plan as you progress, shed pounds, and get healthier.

No. 3: I don’t want to spend all day in the bathroom.

Beware of what you read on social media! While you may have heard about all sorts of GI distress, we have had just a handful of patients experience nausea, diarrhea, and constipation as a side effect. And, believe us, this is a fraction of the patients that we are successfully treating with Ozempic^®. In the rare event of side effects interfering with your life, share your concerns during your weigh-ins and ongoing appointments. There are ways to make the experience much more pleasant on your gut.

No. 4: I don’t want to trade off a thinner body for “Ozempic face.”

You don’t have to! Lax or saggy skin can be a common complaint regardless of age among those who experience fluctuations in their weight. But FitLife Med Spa is perfectly equipped to restore youthful, smooth, well-defined contours with various cosmetic/aesthetic solutions. You can benefit from our cosmetic and wellness services range in Chandler, AZ. And trust us, we know firsthand the benefits associated with Ozempic® as part of a healthy, medical weight management program. These benefits outweigh any concerns about potential facial aging or sagging. Many of our patients have been able to stop taking their diabetes, blood pressure, and other meds because they have finally achieved a state of health that formerly eluded them.

To learn more about the real Ozempic^®, book your consultation today by calling us at (480) 719-7620.

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