So many celebrities are using semaglutide (the medication that has been branded under the names Ozempic and Wegovy) for weight loss that Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about it while hosting the Academy Awards. Amy Schumer has admitted to using the drug, and speculation swirls around many other famous names.
Hollywood might be having a semaglutide moment, but how does this drug affect everyday people?
According to Sergio Padron, founder and CEO of telemedicine weight-loss program MD Exam, semaglutide can be a game-changer for people who have tried everything else without success. “A conservative estimate is that 90 percent of our patients who have received a 90-day supply of semaglutide have been beyond happy with it,” he says. “Very few patients have been unhappy or dissatisfied.”
Forty-two percent of Americans are obese, and 39 percent of adults worldwide are either overweight or obese. Obesity can be fatal, yet it is preventable. Innovative new weight-loss drugs like semaglutide promise to usher in a whole new era of improved health and wellbeing around the world.
Semaglutide activates real weight loss
Recent scientific advances have revealed the critical role that hormones play in weight gain. Semaglutide taps into this groundbreaking new knowledge, mimicking a particular hormone the body naturally releases when ingesting food: GLP-1. Since GLP-1 boosts insulin production, thereby reducing blood sugar, it has become a leading treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
But that’s not all it does. GLP-1 also sends signals to your brain saying you feel full. Imagine a medicine that can silence cravings and help you put your fork down. That’s what semaglutide does.
The outcomes have been remarkable. According to a recent study, participants lost nearly 15 pounds in only three months. They lost more than 27 pounds in six months.
Yet that’s not all. “The biggest impact we see is how it changes people’s lives, as well as their outlook on life,” Padron says.
Semaglutide improves quality of life
“Obesity and depression go hand in hand. When you are obese, you wear depression 24 hours, seven days a week,” Padron says. “So when you start to lose weight — it doesn’t matter if you need to lose two pounds, 20 pounds, or 50 — you immediately start to feel better. Getting healthy feels great.”
According to Padron, the team at MD Exam gets testimonials and videos every day from ordinary people who are losing weight successfully on semaglutide and feel great. “Everyone’s journey is different and valuable in a special way,” he says. “We’ve heard dozens upon dozens of wonderful personal stories.”
In addition to Ozempic and Wegovy, MD Exam has access to other weight-loss drugs, ensuring the right fit for every individual. “Several studies have shown that semaglutide (Ozempic) works on seven out of 10 people,” Padron explains. “This means that after the third shot of 0.25 mg, people should have lost between four and seven pounds. If they haven’t, we move them to tirzepatide, also called Mounjaro, which works well. To date, we’ve found that triggering the GLP-1 hormone helps most people lose weight.”
Using semaglutide responsibly
For medications like semaglutide to work, however, Padron emphasizes the importance of drinking a lot of water and getting exercise. “If you want a magic pill, then I have bad news for you,” he says. “No such pill exists. You can’t expect dramatic results while continuing to eat poorly and sit on the couch.”
The medications have been shown to be effective, however, when combined with proper self care. “If you dedicate yourself to drinking water and exercising, you’ll see impressive results,” Padron says.
To help patients change any unhealthy habits they might have, MD Exam takes a holistic approach, offering a comprehensive exercise and habit-change program. In addition to receiving individualized support from a qualified medical team, participants are given an online support group. Belonging to a group of like-minded people with similar goals not only holds you accountable to your health goals, but also connects you to new friends for life.
How to get semaglutide
Due to semaglutide’s explosive popularity, however, the medication has become increasingly difficult to get. Experts suggest that telehealth companies like MD Exam are the best way to gain access.
“Patients fill out a detailed medical form,” Padron explains. “This ensures they qualify for this weight-management peptide.”
Padron also warns prospective patients against paying an exorbitant amount to med spas or anti-aging facilities for these drugs. “Don’t be taken as a fool,” he says. “In many cases, your insurance will cover the cost of this medication. At MD Exam, we help facilitate this.”
Semaglutide can change your life
“Semaglutide works,” Padron says. “It’s understandable to doubt a weight-loss program or regime. Previously, they didn’t work. But with these peptides, all that has changed.”
There’s a reason celebrities have flocked to Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro: it’s effective. But Hollywood doesn’t have a monopoly on this important, life-affirming medication.
“Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself how you feel,” Padron advises. “If the answer is you don’t feel good and need to lose weight, semaglutide can change your life. It’s the real deal. Don’t be scared — with semaglutide, you can do it. It’s time to start being happy.”
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