relevant (meta)study finds that stopping WMM (Weight Mmt Meds like Ozempic)works, just don’t ever stop using it ‘cause you regain weight 4 times faster than with BWMP (behavioural changes).
Results Of the 9288 titles screened, 37 studies … were included. Average treatment duration was 39 (range 11-176) weeks, with average follow-up of 32 (4-104) weeks. The average monthly rate of weight regain was 0.4 kg … All cardiometabolic markers were projected to return to baseline within 1.4 years after the cessation of WMM. Weight regain was faster after WMM than after BWMP (by 0.3 kg … monthly), independent of initial weight loss. Estimates and precision were robust in sensitivity analyses.
Conclusions This review found that cessation of WMM is followed by rapid weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on cardiometabolic markers. Regain after WMM was faster than after BWMP. These findings suggest caution in short term use of these drugs without a more comprehensive approach to weight management.
Oh wow! I’m really glad i didn’t try them. I was surprised when my nutritionist said, “i don’t think you are a good candidate for ozempic”, because it hadn’t occurred to me to take it. But she said most of her patients saw her because they were looking for a prescription.
I hear rumblings about insurance dropping coverage. Had that been a problem for people in this thread?
It is a treatment not a cure. The model is thinking of obesity as a chronic and typically incurable disease. Insulin forever is expected once one has IDDM and these meds are forever as well. Maybe a minimal maintenance dose can be found, but going off? Not likely.
I also hope those on these meds are also doing the non pharmacological treatment components of a decent nutrition and exercise plan … I suspect most but not all are.
Not a small number of people are able to put Type 2 diabetes into varying levels of remission by losing weight and exercising, but that’s all it really is.
Example: I used to work with a woman whose dad “cured” himself of diabetes by losing a lot of weight, which he actually did because the orthopedic surgeon wouldn’t replace his knees until he did that. After he had the knee replacements, he went from diet-controlled diabetes, to back on insulin for several months, due to the extra stress on his body. He wasn’t very happy about that, but at least it was temporary. I found out recently that he died a few years ago, from an unrelated cause.
I have been exercising 4-6 times per week (40-60 minutes each time) since I started taking Ozempic-like Rx. I also try to keep moving more throughout the day. I’m not sure I’ve improved my nutrition plan, but my diet is not terrible. I’ve lost 30 pounds and my A1c is back to “normal.” I plan to keep exercising. I’m enjoying getting heathier.
$44 for lunch will not make Cheapskates Corner but food and company was good.
Giant very tasty cinnamon bun with a small latte plus a ham and cheese toastie + iced coffee for Bruce was never going to be value for money.
It’s too bad the place is so expensive as it’s very convenient. Had no other way to pick up the Dyson and lunch with Bruce is always a treat.
The meal carried me to a very light supper after post prandial nap. The place is too expensive for bread but talked them in 1/2 sourdough loaf for $5.50 which again will be very good but $$$.
Don’t see a couple getting out for less that $40-50 a go
Should have tried The Nest almost next door but can’t find prices. Their plum tart looks delicious.
Actually prices do show would have been little savings and less choice of items.. The pastry on that Frangipani looks top notch.
That’s what I get for being poor pensioner living in high end suburb. Hungry Jacks my go to and P J Obriens for the $10 full meals on weekdays.
Broke into 105 kg range :sparkler :despite indulgent eating in the New Year so new Ozempic routine is working with fewer side effects. Bit more food noise for sure but the port cullis moves down more leisurely and I’m enjoying the meals.
