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Weight Loss Medication – Ozempic®

Weight Loss Medication – Ozempic®

Jumpstart & Sustain Lifechanging Weight Loss with Ozempic®

If you’re struggling to lose weight despite making changes to your diet and lifestyle, Ozempic®, which contains the active ingredient Semaglutide, may be just what you need to jumpstart and later sustain weight loss. JumpstartMD offers weight loss medications like Ozempic® in combination with health coaching and healthy eating to help you achieve and sustain your healthy weight. This safe and effective long-term option for weight loss is provided by JumpstartMD – the most referred, medically supervised weight loss program by Bay Area physicians. (Learn more about each medication’s benefits and risks by visiting the manufacturer’s Prescribing Information webpage prior to starting any weight loss program.)

 

What is Ozempic®?

Ozempic® is a once-weekly injectable medication that is FDA approved to treat type II diabetes. Ozempic®, which contains the active ingredient Semaglutide, can also be prescribed to achieve weight management. Wegovy®, which contains the active ingredient Semaglutide, has been FDA approved for weight loss.

Wegovy® has been shown to produce significant weight loss in adults with a BMI of 30 or greater, or in adults with a BMI of 27 or greater with at least one weight-related medical condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk and Wegovy® | Novo Nordisk.

 

Ozempic® and Wegovy® Contain the Active Ingredient Semaglutide

Ozempic® and Wegovy® both contain the active ingredient Semaglutide and help people to achieve significant weight loss. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk and Wegovy® | Novo Nordisk.

 

Ozempic® Works by Mimicking the Effects of GLP-1

Ozempic® (active ingredient Semaglutide) works by mimicking the effects of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a hormone humans secrete after eating. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

 

Ozempic® Can Help You Lose Significant Weight Over Time

Clinical studies have shown that Ozempic® (active ingredient Semaglutide) can help patients lose significant amounts of weight over time. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

 

FDA Approved: Improve Blood Sugar Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Ozempic® isn’t just a weight loss medication. It’s FDA approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes to help improve blood sugar control. That said, many patients who take Ozempic® for diabetes also experience weight loss as a beneficial side effect. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

 

Ozempic® for Weight Management

If you’re interested in trying Ozempic®, one medication option containing the active ingredient Semaglutide, for weight management, it’s important to discuss that option with your JumpstartMD healthcare provider to see if it’s a good option for you. Your JumpstartMD clinician will consider your medical history, current medications, and other factors before making a recommendation. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

 

Personalized Weight Management that Includes Weight Loss Medications

At JumpstartMD, we’re committed to helping our members achieve their weight loss goals in a safe, effective, and positive way. We offer personalized weight management plans that may include medications like Ozempic®, along with lifestyle changes, accountability, and support from our team of compassionate experts and medical professionals. If you’re ready to take control of your weight and improve your health and well-being, contact us today to learn more about how Ozempic® and other medications containing the active ingredient Semaglutide can help you achieve your goals.

 

FAQ’s About Ozempic®:

Q: What is Ozempic®, and how does it help with weight loss?

A: Ozempic® (active ingredient Semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medication that mimics the effects of a natural hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1). For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

Q: Who is a good candidate for Ozempic® for weight loss?

A: Ozempic® (active ingredient Semaglutide) is FDA-approved for treatment of type II diabetes. JumpstartMD and your doctor can help determine if you are a good candidate for Ozempic depending on a number of factors, including your BMI and health history. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

Q: How much weight can I expect to lose with Ozempic®?

A: Clinical studies have shown that patients who take Ozempic® can lose significant amounts of weight over time. Per our published study, JumpstartMD members tend to lose, on average, nearly 30 pounds or 10% of their body weight by the 3rd month on our program. With the addition of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and other medications containing the active ingredient Semaglutide to one’s regimen and reasonable adherence to our dietary recommendations, the likelihood of similar success is high. That being said, weight loss results, of course, may vary and are not guaranteed.

Q: Are there any side effects associated with taking Ozempic®?

A: Like all medications, Ozempic® (which contains the active ingredient Semaglutide) can cause side effects. The most common side effects include nausea, and, more rarely, vomiting, constipation, or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Our clinicians can help prescribe medication to treat nausea or other symptoms that may arise as well, while most commonly side effects will go away on their own after a few days or weeks of treatment. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

Q: Can I take Ozempic® if I have type 2 diabetes?

A: Yes, Ozempic® (which contains the active ingredient Semaglutide) is approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes to help improve blood sugar control. In fact, many patients who take Ozempic® for diabetes also experience weight loss as a beneficial side effect. However, it’s important to talk to your JumpstartMD healthcare provider to see if Ozempic® is a good option for you and to ensure that your diabetes is being properly managed while taking the medication. For more information, visit Ozempic® | Novo Nordisk.

Q: Can I take it if I don’t have type 2 diabetes?

A: Yes. Ozempic® (which contains the active ingredient Semaglutide) can be prescribed to help achieve weight loss. (For further details, see “Is Ozempic® affordable?”).

Q: Is Ozempic® affordable?

A: Our insurance prior authorization team can help to explore whether your insurance plan will cover Ozempic® (which contains the active ingredient Semaglutide) or another GLP-1 medication. We are also able to offer other cost-effective options for members whose insurance does not cover a particular medication.

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