Ozempic is a weekly injection that helps to control blood sugar, improves insulin resistance and delays gastric emptying making people feel full with smaller amounts of food. It is used in the treatment of diabetes, but has been found to have other benefits such as reducing cardiovascular risk by 20% in those who have already had a heart attack or stroke.

Simply, yes. Ozempic has been shown to be helpful not only in controlling diabetes, but also in promoting weight loss both in people with diabetes and those without diabetes.

If used solely for weight loss, Semaglutide GLP-1 is called Wegovy and it is a weekly injection. Generally, you are on the same dose each week for 4 weeks and then will increase the dose after reviewing any side effects and your results with your health care provider. Currently, it is thought that you may need to stay on these medications for life to control your weight, but the exact dose to maintain your weight loss is not known and making lifestyle changes can be huge and allow you to maintain your weight loss with lower amounts of medication in the future.

Making lifestyle changes will maximize your weight loss and overall health results. Eating adequate amounts of protein and doing strength training at least 3x/week will allow you to preferentially lose fat (and not muscle) which will improve your body composition, overall health and allow you to maintain your weight loss over the long haul.

Here at Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we are happy to share that we accept over a dozen insurance companies, including all of the major and most commonly used insurance. We offer Ozempic for weight loss. Contact us today for more information or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1540 Purdue Dr, Ste. 200, in Fayetteville, NC 28303. We serve patients from Fayetteville NC, Woodfield NC, Hope Mills NC, Fort Bragg NC, Eastover NC, and surrounding areas.