Insurance covers this for those needing it, not for using as a weight loss.
If it wasn’t for Medicare and Medicaid money, all big Pharma would be bankrupt.
Insurance is very expensive to administer and the insurance company must make a profit.
Therefore, I self insure on as many things as possible, where the cost of being wrong is moderate (Dental, Vision, Life (in my case)).
My friend Patrick developed kidney failure after using this. He was miraculously donated a kidney from a living donor.
There are other examples of people injured badly by this.
This drug is either bad news or bad news for some people.
I’ll keep my extra 30 pounds and fight it rather than take a chance with such a dangerous drug.
Meanwhile, the lawsuits are starting. Many people have suffered major health problems from taking this drug.
Attorneys are salivating!
“Ozempic Lawsuit – August 2025 Update”
https://www.robertkinglawfirm.com/personal-injury/ozempic-lawsuit/
Americans are fat because they have no discipline and lack basic math skills.
Calories in must not exceed calories burnt per day to maintain weights. To lose weight Kcals consumed must be less than burnt via physical activity. This is basic biological fact.
The only thing these drugs do suppress the appetite of a person who is otherwise incapable of controlling it themselves. I have a couple of bar friends who are on it and they used to eat bar food on the regular and wonder why they are fat.
My military vets like myself have discipline. Eat once per day protein heavy carb light with carbs being animal lipids not grains or starches. Work out...WORK OUT cardio and strength every other day. Never sugary drinks or mixers in fact never HFCS its abject poison.
I still fit my issued in my 20s BDUs and can hump a full battle rattle in Texas heat 10 clicks as a GenX aged man. I see men half my age who are lardbodies. LACK OF DISCIPLINE it is that simple.
Can't make this stuff up! $666 would be a terrible marketing campaign.
Ozempic And Biological Age Reduction
Recent studies indicate that Ozempic, a medication primarily used for diabetes management, may also have significant anti-aging effects.
Key Findings From Recent Trials
Biological Age Reduction: Participants using Ozempic experienced an average reduction in biological age of 3.1 years after a 32-week trial.
Study Details: The trial involved 184 participants with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy, a condition linked to accelerated aging. Half received Ozempic, while the other half received a placebo.
Effects On Body Systems:
The most notable improvements were observed in the brain and inflammatory systems, with some participants showing up to 5 years of biological age reversal in these areas.
Mechanism Of Action
GLP-1 Agonist: Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist, which helps regulate blood sugar and promotes weight loss. It also reduces inflammation and improves fat distribution, both of which are linked to aging.
Epigenetic Clocks: Researchers used epigenetic clocks to measure biological age, which assesses changes in DNA that occur as we age.
Caution And Future Research
While the results are promising, experts advise caution. The study has not yet undergone peer review, and prescribing Ozempic as an anti-aging treatment is considered premature. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the long-term implications of using Ozempic for age-related issues.