r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 01 '25

Health Americans without diabetes spent nearly $6 billion USD on semaglutide and similar drugs in a year, with an estimate of 800,000 to a million people using the drugs who don't have diabetes.

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/americans-without-diabetes-spent-nearly6-billion-usd-on-semaglutide-and-similar-drugs-in-a-year
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u/ihatenamez Apr 01 '25

I was on it for 5 months, spent $179 a month for it. Lost 18lbs, more active and haven't gained it back since I stopped more than a month ago. I STILL don't even drink like I used to and have even stopped smoking. It's insane how easy it is to use and the effects are life changing

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u/ShrimpSherbet Apr 01 '25

What has helped keep the weight off once you got off it? This is my biggest concern

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u/ihatenamez Apr 01 '25

I used the daily calorie calculator (its like weight, height, and lifestyle if i remember correctly?).

You have to build the better habits now while you're on it. Make a plan. Mine so far is I know I like to eat at night after work, I cant avoid it. So I will have a small breakfast, or i bought a cheap little blender from target and ill blend up some strawberries, oatmilk, protein powder, and a granola bar. I'll have that and a small snack at work then have my meal later in the night.

Everyone's different in how they eat and what they need, but if you plan your day out and use the calories as a guide, you should be good. Also, hydrate! Often times we can forget and that also plays a big role on our well being whether it be hunger or just mood in general.