November 18, 2025 • 4 mins
Welcome to Ozempic Weightloss Unlocked. Today, we are diving into the latest news and updates on Ozempic, a drug reshaping how we think about weight loss, health, and lifestyle.
In the past year, millions of people have turned to Ozempic, part of a group of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Originally created to manage blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes, Ozempic’s appetite-suppressing effects have made it a sought-after tool for weight management. According to the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, these medications were developed from a compound first found in the saliva of the Gila monster lizard. It is amazing to think that a hormone from a desert reptile is now changing lives in clinics around the world.
One of the most important updates is accessibility. The White House recently announced a deal with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to cut prices for Ozempic and related drugs. The average monthly cost, once more than one thousand dollars, could now be as low as fifty to three hundred fifty dollars a month, depending on your insurance. Kim Fisher of the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health says around one in eight adults in the United States—about forty-one million people—have already used GLP-1 drugs. Lower prices open the door for many more people to take advantage of these treatments.
For listeners looking for alternatives to injections, there is more good news. Novo Nordisk recently released results from a study on an oral pill version of Ozempic’s sister drug, Wegovy. The New England Journal of Medicine reports that this once-daily pill resulted in an average weight loss of sixteen point six percent—almost identical to the weekly injection. While the pill is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it may become a game-changer for those seeking a needle-free option. Novo Nordisk says they hope to set a new benchmark for oral weight loss medications pending approval.
If you are wondering whether these drugs only affect the scale, the answer is no. According to research from UC Davis and the University of California San Diego, GLP-1 drugs not only promote weight loss, but may also offer broader health benefits. Some of the latest studies show that these medications can lower cardiovascular risk, benefit blood pressure, and even reduce the risk of major events like heart attacks and stroke.
Researchers at UC San Diego found that GLP-1 use among people with colon cancer was tied to much lower death rates—fifteen point five percent for those on the drugs, versus thirty-seven point one percent for those who were not. While the exact reasons are still being studied, experts believe these medications reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and might even directly inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
The way GLP-1 drugs work is by mimicking a natural hormone produced in your gut after eating. They help your body feel full longer, lower blood sugar, and curb cravings—especially for sweets and fatty foods. Patients often report that the constant mental chatter about food is quieter, making it easier to stick to healthy habits.
With all the benefits, it is important to mention common side effects. Many users experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, particularly when starting or increasing doses. Doctors recommend pairing treatment with a nutrient-dense diet, regular exercise, and enough protein to help preserve muscle mass.
Experts are also discussing the need for ongoing research into the long-term effects and best practices for managing side effects. As these drugs become more widely used, scientists are working to make sure weight loss translates into lasting improvements for health and well-being.
That is all for today’s episode of Ozempic Weightloss Unlocked. Thank you for tuning in. To stay up to date on the next wave of news and breakthroughs, remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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In the past year, millions of people have turned to Ozempic, part of a group of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Originally created to manage blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes, Ozempic’s appetite-suppressing effects have made it a sought-after tool for weight management. According to the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, these medications were developed from a compound first found in the saliva of the Gila monster lizard. It is amazing to think that a hormone from a desert reptile is now changing lives in clinics around the world.
One of the most important updates is accessibility. The White House recently announced a deal with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to cut prices for Ozempic and related drugs. The average monthly cost, once more than one thousand dollars, could now be as low as fifty to three hundred fifty dollars a month, depending on your insurance. Kim Fisher of the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health says around one in eight adults in the United States—about forty-one million people—have already used GLP-1 drugs. Lower prices open the door for many more people to take advantage of these treatments.
For listeners looking for alternatives to injections, there is more good news. Novo Nordisk recently released results from a study on an oral pill version of Ozempic’s sister drug, Wegovy. The New England Journal of Medicine reports that this once-daily pill resulted in an average weight loss of sixteen point six percent—almost identical to the weekly injection. While the pill is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it may become a game-changer for those seeking a needle-free option. Novo Nordisk says they hope to set a new benchmark for oral weight loss medications pending approval.
If you are wondering whether these drugs only affect the scale, the answer is no. According to research from UC Davis and the University of California San Diego, GLP-1 drugs not only promote weight loss, but may also offer broader health benefits. Some of the latest studies show that these medications can lower cardiovascular risk, benefit blood pressure, and even reduce the risk of major events like heart attacks and stroke.
Researchers at UC San Diego found that GLP-1 use among people with colon cancer was tied to much lower death rates—fifteen point five percent for those on the drugs, versus thirty-seven point one percent for those who were not. While the exact reasons are still being studied, experts believe these medications reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and might even directly inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
The way GLP-1 drugs work is by mimicking a natural hormone produced in your gut after eating. They help your body feel full longer, lower blood sugar, and curb cravings—especially for sweets and fatty foods. Patients often report that the constant mental chatter about food is quieter, making it easier to stick to healthy habits.
With all the benefits, it is important to mention common side effects. Many users experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, particularly when starting or increasing doses. Doctors recommend pairing treatment with a nutrient-dense diet, regular exercise, and enough protein to help preserve muscle mass.
Experts are also discussing the need for ongoing research into the long-term effects and best practices for managing side effects. As these drugs become more widely used, scientists are working to make sure weight loss translates into lasting improvements for health and well-being.
That is all for today’s episode of Ozempic Weightloss Unlocked. Thank you for tuning in. To stay up to date on the next wave of news and breakthroughs, remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs
For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to Ozeenpic weight Loss Unlocked. Today we are diving
into the latest news and updates on Ozenpic, a drug
reshaping how we think about weight loss, health, and lifestyle.
In the past year, millions of people have turned to ozepic,
part of a group of medications called GLP one receptor agonists.
Originally created to manage blood sugar for people with type
(00:21):
two diabetes. Ozempic's appetite suppressing effects have made it a
sought after tool for weight management. According to the Pennington
Biomedical Research Center, these medications were developed from a compound
first found in the saliva of the Gila monster lizard.
It is amazing to think that a hormone from a
desert reptile is now changing lives in clinics around the world.
(00:41):
One of the most important updates is accessibility. The White
House recently announced a deal with job makers Eli, Lilly
and Novo Nordisk to cut prices for ozepic and related drugs.
The average monthly cost wants more than one thousand dollars
could now be as low as fifty to three hundred
and fifty dollars a month, depending on your insuranants. Kim
Fisher of the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and
(01:04):
Health says around one in eight adults in the United States,
about forty one million people have already used GLP one drugs.
Lower proces open the door for many more people to
take advantage of these treatments. For listeners looking for alternatives
to injections, there is more good news. Novo Nordisk recently
released results from a study on an oral pill version
(01:25):
of ozempic's sister drug, Wagovi. The New England Journal of
Medicine reports that this once daily pill resulted in an
average weight loss of sixteen point six percent, almost identical
to the weekly injection. While the pill is not yet
approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it may become
a game changer for those seeking a needle free option.
Novo Nordisk says they hope to set a new benchmark
(01:48):
for oral weight loss medications pending approval. If you are
wondering whether these drugs only affect the scale, the answer
is no. According to research from UC Davis and the
University of californ San Diego, GLP one drugs not only
promote weight loss, but may also offer broader health benefits.
Some of the later studies show that these medications can
(02:10):
lower cardiovascular risk, benefit blood pressure, and even reduce the
risk of major events like heart attacks and stroke. Researchers
that You See San Diego found that GLP one use
among people with colone cancer was tied to much lower
death rates fifteen point five percent for those on the
drugs versus thirty seven point one percent for those who
(02:31):
were not. While the exact reasons are still being studied,
experts believe these medications reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and
might even directly inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The
way GLP one drugs work is by mimicking a natural
hormone produced in your gut after eating. They help your
body feel full longer, lower blood sugar and curg cravings,
(02:55):
especially for sweets and fatty foods. Patients often report that
the constant man chatter about food is quieter, making it
easier to stick to healthy habits. With all the benefits,
it is important to mention common side effects. Many users
experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, particularly when starting or increasing doses.
(03:18):
Doctors recommend pairing treatment with a nutrient dense diet, regular exercise,
and enough protein to help preserve muscle mass. Experts are
also discussing the need for ongoing research into the long
term effects and best practices for managing side effects. As
these drugs become more widely used, Scientists are working to
(03:38):
make sure weight loss translates into lasting improvements for health
and well being. That is all for today's episode of
Ozepic Weight Loss Unlocked. Thank you for tuning in to
stay up to date on the next wave of news
and breakthroughs. Remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet
Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot Ai
Welcome to Ozeenpic weight Loss Unlocked. Today we are diving
into the latest news and updates on Ozenpic, a drug
reshaping how we think about weight loss, health, and lifestyle.
In the past year, millions of people have turned to ozepic,
part of a group of medications called GLP one receptor agonists.
Originally created to manage blood sugar for people with type
(00:21):
two diabetes. Ozempic's appetite suppressing effects have made it a
sought after tool for weight management. According to the Pennington
Biomedical Research Center, these medications were developed from a compound
first found in the saliva of the Gila monster lizard.
It is amazing to think that a hormone from a
desert reptile is now changing lives in clinics around the world.
(00:41):
One of the most important updates is accessibility. The White
House recently announced a deal with job makers Eli, Lilly
and Novo Nordisk to cut prices for ozepic and related drugs.
The average monthly cost wants more than one thousand dollars
could now be as low as fifty to three hundred
and fifty dollars a month, depending on your insuranants. Kim
Fisher of the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and
(01:04):
Health says around one in eight adults in the United States,
about forty one million people have already used GLP one drugs.
Lower proces open the door for many more people to
take advantage of these treatments. For listeners looking for alternatives
to injections, there is more good news. Novo Nordisk recently
released results from a study on an oral pill version
(01:25):
of ozempic's sister drug, Wagovi. The New England Journal of
Medicine reports that this once daily pill resulted in an
average weight loss of sixteen point six percent, almost identical
to the weekly injection. While the pill is not yet
approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it may become
a game changer for those seeking a needle free option.
Novo Nordisk says they hope to set a new benchmark
(01:48):
for oral weight loss medications pending approval. If you are
wondering whether these drugs only affect the scale, the answer
is no. According to research from UC Davis and the
University of californ San Diego, GLP one drugs not only
promote weight loss, but may also offer broader health benefits.
Some of the later studies show that these medications can
(02:10):
lower cardiovascular risk, benefit blood pressure, and even reduce the
risk of major events like heart attacks and stroke. Researchers
that You See San Diego found that GLP one use
among people with colone cancer was tied to much lower
death rates fifteen point five percent for those on the
drugs versus thirty seven point one percent for those who
(02:31):
were not. While the exact reasons are still being studied,
experts believe these medications reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and
might even directly inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The
way GLP one drugs work is by mimicking a natural
hormone produced in your gut after eating. They help your
body feel full longer, lower blood sugar and curg cravings,
(02:55):
especially for sweets and fatty foods. Patients often report that
the constant man chatter about food is quieter, making it
easier to stick to healthy habits. With all the benefits,
it is important to mention common side effects. Many users
experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, particularly when starting or increasing doses.
(03:18):
Doctors recommend pairing treatment with a nutrient dense diet, regular exercise,
and enough protein to help preserve muscle mass. Experts are
also discussing the need for ongoing research into the long
term effects and best practices for managing side effects. As
these drugs become more widely used, Scientists are working to
(03:38):
make sure weight loss translates into lasting improvements for health
and well being. That is all for today's episode of
Ozepic Weight Loss Unlocked. Thank you for tuning in to
stay up to date on the next wave of news
and breakthroughs. Remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet
Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot Ai
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