Ozempic is a popular weight loss drug that I am firmly against using. Ozempic is mainly for Type 2 Diabetics, but people are using it to lose weight. It slows down digestion, helps suppress hunger, helps restore insulin levels, and helps those with insulin resistance. Ozempic also helps to slow the breakdown of sugar in the liver which helps lower blood sugar levels. It sounds like a wonder drug for weight-loss, but please consider the major side effects that may occur!
Below are some alternatives along with a short video by Dr. Eric Berg.
DISADVATAGES:
Expensive
Minor Side Effects – headaches, nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, gas, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and dizziness.
Major Side Effects – suicidal thoughts, pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, kidney disease, retinopathy, muscle loss, and gastroparesis.
NOTE: Side effects can continue for 5 weeks even after stopping the drug.
ALTERNATIVES
Berberine Dr. Berg suggests natural GLP-1 agonists such as berberine and panax ginseng. Berberine is what I use and is a potent blood sugar regulator.
Healthy Keto along with Intermittent Fasting Getting all the nutrients your body needs while obtaining ketosis. HK and IF will improve cognitive function, improve mood issues, improve liver function, improves digestion, and most importantly, improve your gut microbiome, specifically the probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila.Healthy Keto Low carb, healthy foods only.
Intermittent Fasting IF will improve cognitive function, improve mood issues, improve liver function, improves digestion, and most importantly, improve your gut microbiome, specifically the probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila.
Akkermansia Probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila has been shown to stimulate GLP-1 levels. It strengthens the immune system and helps to prevent metabolic disorders like obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Additional Foods Dark Colorful Berries Red Apple Skins (only the skins) Onions Asparagus
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Prediabetes and diabetes happens when the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin to maintain blood glucose at normal levels. Think of it like bombarding your body with glucose and your pancreas cannot keep up. Insulin resistance occurs when cells in your body don’t respond well to insulin.
What are the symptoms of insulin resistance? It can look a lot like diabetic ketoacidosis (life threatening) so please see your doctor if you are having any of these symptoms.
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Increased hunger (or no appetite at all)
Headaches
Blurred vision
Vaginal and skin infections
Cuts and sores that heal slowly
Insulin resistance can lead to the following:
Heart disease
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Erectile dysfunction
Fatty liver disease
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Stroke
Obesity
Dementia
Alzheimer’s
PCOS
Migraine
Sarcopenia
How do you reverse insulin resistance?
Work to reduce visceral fat.
Focus on eating quality protein and veggies only.
Limit or remove all processed foods.
Limit or remove all grains.
Stop eating all sugar (added).
Keep all natural sugars (not added) to 6-11 grams per meal.
For women keep natural sugar to 6 or less grams per meal.
For men keep natural sugar to 11 or less grams per meal.
Consume more fiber and veggies.
Limit all fruit to only berries (one serving per day).
Drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day.
Take only a whole-food plant based multivitamin supplement.
Take a good plant based B complex, digestive enzymes, and probiotic.
Use a quality electrolyte stick pack (should have no added sugar or colors and should not have synthetic flavors).
