How does Ozempic work?

Ozempic was originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, but has now also become a well-known weight loss aid. In this blog, you can read how Ozempic works, what it does in your body and what role it can play in your weight loss journey at Goodweigh.

What is the active substance in Ozempic?

Ozempic contains the active substance semaglutide, a substance that looks like a natural hormone in our body, the GLP-1 hormone. It GLP-1 hormone is created as soon as you eat something. It helps control your blood sugar levels, delays stomach emptying and sends a signal to your brain that you've eaten enough. Semaglutide works the same as this body's own hormone, but has a stronger and longer-lasting effect. As a result, your blood sugar fluctuates less, you feel satiated more quickly after a meal and you have less appetite.

‍How does Ozempic affect your appetite and satiety?

Ozempic influences various processes in your body that together influence your eating habits. An important part of this takes place in the brain. In the area where you feel hungry and full controls, the active substance semaglutide binds to the same receptors as the GLP-1 hormone. As a result, the appetite decreases and you have fewer needs to snack. In addition, Ozempic delays gastric emptying. This means that the food stays in your stomach longer, so that the feeling of satiety lasts longer after a meal. Together, this makes it easier to adjust eating habits and lose weight in a natural way.

What does Ozempic do with your blood sugar levels?

Ozempic helps your body keep blood sugar levels in balance. Insulin helps your body absorb sugar from your blood. Semaglutide supports this process by stimulating the release of insulin at times when your blood sugar rises, such as after a meal. At the same time, the production of sugar in the liver is slowed down, so that your blood sugar does not rise too high. The result is more stable blood sugar, with fewer peaks and troughs throughout the day, which is not only important for people with diabetes, but can also help with weight loss. Large fluctuations in blood sugar levels this is because they can cause fatigue and an increased need for high-sugar foods.

‍How does Ozempic support your metabolism while losing weight?

By keeping blood sugar stable and reducing appetite, your body gets the chance to make better use of fat reserves as an energy source. Ozempic thus helps the metabolism to work more efficiently. You get less hungry, eat fewer calories, and your body switches to burning fat tissue. In addition, semaglutide also seems to have a positive effect on fat distribution. In particular, it reduces the fat around the organs, the visceral fat, which is strongly linked to health risks.

‍What happens in the first weeks of use?

The way Ozempic works are building up step by step. In the beginning, your body gets time to getting used to the semaglutide, that's why you start with a low dose that is slowly increased. This way, your body can adapt and side effects usually remain mild. For more information about the side effects of this medicine, see the package insert.

In the first few weeks, you will notice that you you are less hungry and fills up faster. Some people feel a little nauseous or have bloating, which is due to the effect on gastric emptying. These symptoms usually disappear on their own after a few weeks, as soon as your body gets used to it. Weight loss often starts progressively, because the effect on appetite and satiety is slowly getting stronger. This helps you build a new, healthier diet that you can maintain in the long term.

‍Why doesn't Ozempic work on its own?

Ozempic can be a valuable weight loss aid, but lasting results require more than just that. Without adjustments in your diet, exercise and sleep, the effect often remains temporary. As soon as you stop taking the medicine, the appetite often comes back. Therefore, while taking Ozempic, it is important to work on sustainable habits that you can maintain in the long run. Ozempic can help you get started, but you will ensure sustainable results with a healthy diet, sufficient exercise and a good night's sleep. (Source 2)

‍What makes Ozempic's effect at Goodweigh more effective?

The effectiveness of Ozempic is best expressed when combined with targeted lifestyle support. At Goodweigh, it's not just about using Ozempic, but especially about the understanding your body and building new routines. During the program, you will receive personal coaching that helps you make healthier choices, from diet and exercise to better sleep and dealing with stress. You will be supervised and monitored, so that the dose, progress and results are properly coordinated. This continuous support ensures that you not only lose weight, but also learn how to maintain the new balance. 

Ozempic helps your body get started, but you decide the result. With Goodweigh's personal approach, you'll learn how to combine the effects of the medicine with healthy habits in a way that suits you. Ready to get started? Start your intake.