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WeGovy: What happens when you stop using it? Expert study results shown here
If you’re considering taking WeGovy or other GLP1 medications for weight loss with or without diabetes, you may be wondering what happens when you stop taking the medication once you achieve your ideal body weight. A recent study by Wilding in 2022 looked at the effects of semaglutide the active ingredient found in Ozempic, a medication used for diabetes and weight loss, on study participants who took the medication for 68 weeks and then stopped.
The study found that participants lost about 17% of their weight while taking the medication, but after they stopped, they regained about 11.6% of their weight. However, it’s important to note that the study did not provide any diet education or structured interventions after the medication was stopped.
This raises questions about how long people can take Ozempic or other obesity medications. It’s important to remember that treating obesity and diabetes has many benefits, including improving cardiovascular risk factors such as lower HgbA1c, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels. This can lower the risk of stroke and heart disease, and other complications from uncontrolled diabetes.
It’s essential to work with your healthcare provider to determine the best course of action for you. They can help you develop a plan to maintain your weight loss after stopping medication. This may include diet education, exercise recommendations, and other structured interventions.
At the end of the day, the most effective way to maintain weight loss is through lifestyle changes that promote healthy habits. This may include eating a balanced diet, staying physically active, and getting enough sleep.
While medications like WeGovy and Ozempic can be helpful in jumpstarting weight loss, they are not the only solution on their own. Working with a healthcare provider to create a personalized plan that fits your needs and lifestyle can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Summary:
- A recent study looked at the effects of stopping Ozempic, a medication used for diabetes and weight loss, after 68 weeks.
- Study participants lost about 17% of their weight while taking the medication, but after they stopped, they regained about 11.6% of their weight.
- The study did not provide any diet education or structured interventions after the medication was stopped, raising questions about how long people can take obesity medications.
- Treating obesity and diabetes has many benefits, including improving cardiovascular risk factors such as lower HgbA1c, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels.
- Working with a healthcare provider to create a personalized plan that fits your needs and lifestyle can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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This article has been reviewed by Dr. Jim Liu, MD and Ms. Deb Dooley, APRN.
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