Over the past few years semaglutide medications like Ozempic have become more and more requested and utilized in health care. These medications are primarily used to treat blood sugar and insulin response problems like Type II Diabetes. Ozempic, for example, has been shown to improve blood sugar in adults with Type II diabetes by lowering HgA1C. It has also been shown in this population to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack.
Currently, most people will think of Ozempic as a weight loss medication and do not really think about it as a blood sugar and insulin normalizing agent. They’ll think of it as an appetite suppressant that allows you to lose weight by eating less. In my experience, Ozempic performs on many levels and can be a very helpful adjunct treatment to go along with healthy dietary and lifestyle modifications.
I’ve embraced the potential benefits of Ozempic in my practice. I always have a thorough consultation with a patient prior to the prescription of Ozempic in order to increase the overall chance of success with their health picture. In many cases where Ozempic is requested we have uncovered other health concerns that are contributing towards blood sugar dysregulation and the inability to maintain healthy body composition and weight. It’s common during a thorough evaluation to identify otherwise unknown hypothyroid concerns that once addressed allow metabolism to function much better.
If you are interested in a thorough process to evaluate for blood sugar instability, insulin concerns, inability to lose weight, and hormonal dysregulation book and appointment with Dr. Barlow at the Kelowna Wellness Clinic at 250-448-5610.