In this episode, Christa goes over the new "medication rage": Ozempic. She shares a live story of a patient who did benefit from taking the medication. It resulted in weight loss and control over her blood sugar levels. Learn how this medication works with the body AND the integrative approaches you should consider with a health care team. Listen to the end to get Christa's top recommendations.

Key Topics:

• (1:35) The story of Rachel a patient who had always struggled with her weight, but after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, she knew she had to take control of her health. She tried various diets and exercise programs, but nothing seemed to work. She felt like she was stuck in a cycle of weight gain and loss, and her blood sugar levels were always fluctuating.
• (2:37) The medication did provide her results with weight loss and blood sugar control but she also integrated physical activity and monitored intake while on it.
• (3:51) Ozempic for Weight Loss: How It Works and What You Need to Know
• The research article "Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Application of Glucagon-like Peptide-1" discusses what GLP-1 does for the body
• (4:50) It's helping your body to produce more insulin to bring your blood sugar levels down
• (4:57) It also decreased Glucagon the hormone responsible for bringing more blood sugar into your blood
• (7:23) What Happens When You Come Off the Medication Ozempic? You want to establish a workout routine and a diet that helps your blood sugar levels. This can include bringing a healthcare team (such as a registered dietitian and licensed therapist) on board to help get a comprehensive and integrative approach.
• (9:15) The steps a Registered Dietitian recommends you take BEFORE going on the medication (if medically able and it's deemed safe)

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