Ozempic Needle Guide
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Obsession with looks has become a common thing, and it drives people (especially women) to search for all possible means to slim down and sculpt the body with unparalleled grace.
After cosmetic weight loss surgeries were at the forefront of people’s practices to get rid of excess body fat, resorting to weight loss injections has become the current obsession. Ozempic, which is used to treat diabetes, has become a popular drug for getting rid of excess weight. This research coincidence has turned the scales of the drug market and medical circles after the demand for Ozempic injections increased, not only to treat diabetics, but also to treat obesity and lose weight.
Ozempic (and other brands that do the same job) is usually prescribed by doctors based on patients’ needs and is followed up with them on how to use it in conjunction with a specific diet plan and exercise routine to ensure weight loss. However, many people use these injections without medical advice or follow-up. In both cases, some patients may experience complications from these injections, such as intestinal obstruction.
To find out how Ozempic can be used, especially for women in midlife, we spoke to Sarah Lindsay, a three-time Olympic medallist, World Cup silver medallist, European gold medallist, ten-time British speed skating champion and founder of Roar gyms in Dubai and London, who gave us her top tips for achieving this goal.
But before discussing these tips, let us learn together, my dear, what Ozempic injections are.
What are Ozempic needles and how do they work?
According to Novomed, Ozempic is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 receptor agonists). While the drug was originally developed and used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes, it was later approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight management in adults who are obese or overweight, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.
Ozempic is given as an injection under the skin once a week and works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) in the body. GLP-1 is produced naturally in the gut and helps regulate blood sugar levels, appetite and digestion.
When Ozempic is injected, it activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain, leading to several effects that help with weight loss, including:
- Increased satiety: Ozempic injections help reduce appetite and increase satiety, making you feel less hungry and more full after eating smaller amounts of food.
- Slowing down stomach emptying: Ozempic injections slow down the rate at which the stomach empties its contents into the intestines, which helps delay the absorption of nutrients, including glucose, from the food we eat; which leads to a gradual release of energy and reduces sudden spikes in blood sugar levels.
- Reducing food cravings: By affecting the reward centers in the brain, Ozempic may help reduce cravings for high-calorie foods, especially those high in sugar.
- Possible effect on the brain’s reward system: Activation of GLP-1 receptors may affect the brain’s reward system, reducing the pleasurable sensations associated with eating, especially in response to highly palatable foods.
What are the benefits of Ozempic injections?
- Effective Weight Loss: Ozempic’s significant weight loss benefits have been proven in clinical trials; patients who used Ozempic, along with a healthy diet and exercise, saw significant weight loss. Therefore, this treatment option can be particularly beneficial for individuals who are morbidly obese or who want to shed excess weight.
- Improved blood sugar control: Ozempic injections help regulate blood sugar levels, making them an excellent choice for patients with type 2 diabetes. By enhancing insulin sensitivity and reducing glucose production, these injections can help improve blood sugar control.
- Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease: In addition to weight loss and blood sugar management, Ozempic injections have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke, in people with type 2 diabetes.
How to use Ozempic in a healthy way
Going back to Lindsay’s advice on how to use these needles properly, she says that Ozempic needles are the hottest topic of 2024. There are two sides to the argument about these needles, but I strongly believe that this medication should be used with caution, and most importantly with the care and supervision of a good doctor.
If someone is struggling with their health due to obesity, and has tried hard to lose weight through diet and exercise but to no avail, then GlucoPam 1 could be a useful tool. My biggest concern, Lindsay adds, is muscle loss from rapid weight loss and lack of eating, and thus undernutrition, especially in middle age.
Early studies have shown that up to 40% of the weight lost with Glubamin 1 comes from muscle, not fat. As we age, we rapidly lose muscle mass and strength due to hormonal changes, and we need to work hard to maintain this for our health and future aging. Having more muscle will increase bone density, improve metabolism, and make everyday life easier, so we are less fatigued, stronger, more stable, and less likely to fall or get injured.
For this reason, if someone is taking Ozempic, it is crucial that they increase their protein intake and make weight training a priority. For a middle-aged woman, I would recommend consuming at least 1.5 grams of lean protein per kilogram of body weight, preferably from meat, fish, and eggs, along with weight training three times a week. If you don’t already lift weights on a regular basis, I would highly recommend making this part of your routine for several weeks before starting on weight loss medication.
Why? Starting a new training strategy when you’re tired and weak isn’t going to motivate you very much, so establishing that habit first is important. I recommend starting with three full-body workouts, with a rest day between sessions to ensure full recovery. Aim to lift as much weight as possible, with plenty of rest between sets, to avoid fatigue and avoid excessive cardio or short rest periods. The goal isn’t to sweat as much as possible and be out of breath, but to be strong.
Ozempic needles and eating pattern
The quality of the food you eat will be another big factor, Lindsay says. Ozempic can make you feel very tired, so while it will prevent you from overeating, we naturally reach for foods that are high in sugar, caffeine, and processed foods because we lack the energy and enthusiasm to cook. Aim for three smaller meals that all contain protein, fat, and carbohydrates from as natural and unprocessed sources as possible. For example, baked chicken or salmon with potatoes or rice and lots of different vegetables.
I would also advise you to ask your doctor about supplements during this time, to help ensure that you are not lacking any essential vitamins or minerals, which could eventually lead to other health problems.
With rapid weight loss, skin quality and elasticity can unfortunately be an issue. This depends a bit on how much weight you originally gained, whether you have stretch marks and whether there is a history of weight fluctuations. Making sure you stay hydrated with electrolytes can help, as can taking a collagen supplement twice daily.
When losing weight, the ideal outcome is to lose as much fat as possible without losing muscle, so we really need to focus on losing fat, not just losing weight and the number on the scale. The most accurate way to monitor your actual body composition is to have a Dexatriptan scan. This will tell you exactly what your body is made of, which you can then monitor throughout your Ozempic cycle.
If possible, retesting dexatriptan every two to three weeks will give you accurate feedback on the effect of using the medication, so you can make more informed decisions about dosing, nutrition, and training considerations.
In conclusion, Lindsay says, “I understand that a woman may sometimes be anxious and desperate to start her weight loss journey and some of these practical strategies may delay her a bit; but in the long run, these steps will help you achieve a better, more sustainable outcome, and hopefully fewer complications along the way.”
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