Topline results from the ESSENCE trial demonstrated that 62.7% of patients who received once-weekly Wegovy 2.4 mg SC had improved steatohepatitis and 37% had improved liver fibrosis compared 34.1% and 22.5%, respectively, of patients who received placebo
These labs would typically cost $200 to $500 out of pocket
Hitting 48 out of 52 weekly doses in a year (92% adherence) will produce significantly better results than an erratic schedule with frequent interruptions, even if total milligrams consumed over the year is identical
In a 2023 Business Insider interview, Dr Frank shared "I think a combination of age and the rapidity of the weight loss is what's causing what I call Ozempic face.When you meet someone that you saw not too long ago and they've lost a lot of weight, it's kind of like a telltale sign." Just as the stories of Ozempic-aided weight loss took over social media came the horrifying images of Hollywood celebrities who had gone too far and were looking skinny and haggard after excessive weight loss
But while its wise to be skeptical of most weight loss social media trends, there are times when medicine and science combine to make a big difference for those in need of serious weight loss
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