Is using GLP-1 weight loss programs like the ones offered by MEDVi actually safe for long‑term use?

[RandyT]

I've always read they WERE diabetes meds, not recommended for those who aren't diabetic. I've also heard that once you start using them, you're pretty much on them for the rest of your life.

Some are licensed for diabetes such as Ozempic, and some are licensed for weight loss such as Zepbound. Neither has a major effect on blood glucose levels. But in some cases can cause low blood glucose. I had a 65 about 6 weeks ago.

The Adkins diet was mostly meat; what I said was meat, eggs, and vegetables primarily. You can also add some high fiber carbs such as beans and full grains such as brown rice and oats, just not a lot of carbs. More of a low carb diet instead of no carbs. It can be healthy and sustainable.

Sounds like the cross between carnivore and keto. Ketosis is the basis behind burning viseral fat leading to weight loss, and is the mechanism in which the GLP-1 drugs operate due to not eating.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I sort of view glp1 drugs, like declaring bankruptcy. It may reset you, but it didn't fix the issue. Eating well and exercising is key, there is no quick long term fix.

 

[RandyT]

I sort of view glp1 drugs, like declaring bankruptcy. It may reset you, but it didn't fix the issue. Eating well and exercising is key, there is no quick long term fix.

And that is the bottom line truth. the GLP-1 drugs give you the reset that is needed sometimes, but need to work on exercise and diet while on the drugs to prevent a relapse.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Safe and effective!

 

[RandyT]

I have been thinking for a period about how to respond. Mark brings up several good points about weight loss not being as easy as following a diet and exercise. For the people that like to blame fat people for overeating you may want to consider what may of triggered the overweight issue to start with.

Don't overlook that some people may of had injuries or illnesses that may have contributed to the issue and the overweight didn't happen overnight, possibly could of accumulated over 40 years.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

Maybe I missed it, but what does your Dr. say? While people on here can tell you their success stories, everyone is different.