I actually wanted to go back on [Ozempic], and Ive been trying since January, but my insurance wont approve any GLP-1s, says Ri Sharma, a 24-year-old marketing strategist who lost 61 pounds while taking Ozempic in 2023
Rebounding is a problem in all kinds of bariatric therapy, but if GLP-1 patients dont incorporate exercise into their routine, they are at risk of an unhealthy cycle of repeatedly sapping their own strength each time they have to go back on the drug
Products should also be pH-balanced to melanated skin (meaning on the slightly lower end of neutral) to avoid disrupting the skins barrier and avoid potential triggers for irritation or severe dryness
"Without this written classification and its associated protections, service members face bias and discrimination for 'exceeding weight standards,' becoming ineligible for promotion, educational privileges, deployment or disability compensation," the report states