People taking Ozempic and other popular GLP-1 weight loss medications may feel nausea or stomachache. However, another unexpected side effect of the drug can cause some confusion.
When those who radiate pounds on injectable medications find the skin on their feet sagging, it is nicknamed “Ozempic Foot”.
According to the concerns about foot-related side effects seem to have begun on social media Sithusers guessed that Sharon Osbourne and Oprah Winfrey's feet changed due to jabs.
Ozempic-Maker Novo Nordisk did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter.
But are they real? This is something to know…
The doctor said “yes”
Doctors say these drugs can change the appearance of our feet.
Dr. Scott Isaacs, president of the American Association for Clinical Endocrinology, told healthy.
“The underlying mechanism is that when fat is lost quickly, the natural elasticity of the skin may not keep up,” he said.
People taking popular weight loss pills may find sagging skin under their feet. This situation may have consequences (by Getty Image AFP)
Age and genetics can lead to these changes, which can also be seen in the hands of the people.
Dr. Barry Weintraub, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York, told Dr. Barry Weintraub, told Dr. Barry Barry Weintraub, told Dr. Barry Barry Weintraub, told The The The The The The substructure of the feet (veins, tendons, bones) usually becomes more obvious as the heart is less constrained and the water retained is reduced. Daily Mail.
How should I worry?
Well, there may be painful effects, and people may feel like they are walking on the bones.
“The fat pads of the feet act as natural shock absorbers, and the rapid loss of tissue will make the skin loose and unsupported on the feet,” Isaacs said.
This pain can cause you to walk abnormally and increase the risk of exacerbating or developing other diseases. This could also lead to a person's gait change, Isaacs said.
Sluggish skin can also be caused by pregnancy, aging, illness and sun exposure.
There is no definite way to prevent “Ozempic feet”. However, there are some steps to mitigate the effects of weight loss (via Getty Image AFP)
So, how do you avoid this?
Isaacs said there is no definite way to prevent “Ozempic feet”, but this gradual weight loss can give the skin more time to adapt.
It may help to wear supportive footwear and check for any appearance changes in the foot.
It is worth noting that people who have diabetes taking these medications are at risk for other foot-related diseases.
Also, remember to drink water.
“It is also important to keep good hydration because it helps keep the skin elastic and prevents dryness or rupture, which can cause discomfort in the feet,” he said.
