Ozempic Shortage

If you live in the United States, you probably have seen this commercial:

Ozempic is used to lower blood glucose levels for type II diabetic patients. Evidently, the active ingredient is also used in obesity medication. Not surprisingly, one of the side effects of Ozempic is weight loss.

As I mentioned in a previous post about my endocrinologist appointment, my A1C was high at 8.1. The doctor modified my insulin dosages and prescribed a “smart” insulin pen. She also said she wanted to start me on Ozempic, but there is a shortage because non-diabetic people are using it to lose weight. WTF? Even my neighbor talked about the drug saying it is great for losing a few pounds without any side-effects. I was being polite, but I call bullshit on the “totally safe” comment. Just pay attention to the ad above as the narrator lists out the side-effects.

What a fucked-up world. You got a bunch of narcissistic assholes using an anti-diabetic drug to lose a few pounds, while patients that need the medication cannot get it. My doctor said we should wait for Ozempic since she did not want to modify all my medications to include it, then have it be unavailable at the pharmacy. Unless you have a medical obesity problem, just watch your diet, and do regular exercise to lose weight.