re: Dr. Boz says Ozempic should NOT be used for weight loss.

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As far as Ozempic, any Dr who subscribes to the truth would tell said patient to do more and eat less, aka make better food choices and exercise regularly. It is that simple.

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any doctor who subscribes to the truth knows that only telling patients 'quit doing unhealthy things and do more healthy things' without being willing to provide further intervention doesn't always yield adequate results. it is that simple.

people benefit from a little help as is done with numerous other problems.
smokers...chantix for help quiting
alcoholics....naltrexone to reduce craving
malnutrition...megace to cause craving
overeaters...stimulants now being replaced by ozempic
the list goes on.


Im ok with erring on the side of efficacy if i can prevent/slow development/progression of diabetes before it leads to CV disease, stroke, renal disease possibly dialysis, blindness, amputations etc... or I could stop at 'i said to do better'

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As far as Ozempic, any Dr who subscribes to the truth would tell said patient to do more and eat less, aka make better food choices and exercise regularly. It is that simple.

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I doubt most doctors are giving Semaglutide shots and telling their patients, "Alright, feel free to sit around and eat junk, the shot will do the work." I imagine the guidance is to tell patients to keep stay active, eat good foods, and exercise to avoid muscle loss.