Gardell began appearing in advertisements for A1C medication Ozempic in 2021.

The Ozempic "Tri-Zone" (a phrase concocted by marketers, not medical experts) promised improved blood sugar control, lower cardiovascular risk, and weight loss. At the bottom of the ad, fine print that's easy to miss states: "Ozempic is not a weight loss drug." Talk about mixed messages!

Billy is a paid spokesperson for Novo Nordisk and was compensated for his participation in My Type 2 Transformation. He used his insurance plan to get access to Ozempic, as prescribed by his doctor. To learn more about Ozempic, see the Prescribing Information and Medication Guide at Ozempic.com.

While no one in the Kardashian-Jenner family has admitted to using Ozempic, there are several stars who have come forward to defend their use of the drug. Comedian Tracy Morgan revealed on the “Today” show in August that he gives himself an injection weekly - aside from also working out at the gym.

drugmaker Novo Nordisk Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has entered a new chapter in its 100-year history - thanks to its newfound success with two products: Ozempic and Wegovy. The drugs are once-weekly injectables of a medication called semaglutide, prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss.

Does Ozempic work for weight loss purposes? The active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, does work for weight loss, according to research. It's important that people continue to make lifestyle changes to help their weight loss, such as eating right and exercising. Ozempic is not approved for weight loss.

The active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide, which works by inducing satiety. This feeling of being satisfied or “full”, suppresses appetite. This is why it works for weight loss. Semaglutide also helps the pancreas produce insulin, which is how it helps manage type 2 diabetes.

Elon Musk, when asked about how he looked "fit, ripped and healthy", said in a tweet posted in October 2022 that he was taking Wegovy, the Ozempic-containing drug sold under the brand name. Variety too said in an article that actors and producers are "singing the drug's praises" on Signal, an encrypted messaging app.

While no one in the Kardashian-Jenner family has admitted to using Ozempic, there are several stars who have come forward to defend their use of the drug. Comedian Tracy Morgan revealed on the “Today” show in August that he gives himself an injection weekly - aside from also working out at the gym.

The Ozempic effect is disrupting the weight loss industry faster than Real Housewives are dropping dress sizes. Everyone is talking about anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, which reduce appetites and improve how the body breaks down sugar and fat.

But Ozempic's rise to superstardom status was not something most people predicted. In fact, the drug was created by Novo Nordisk to help diabetes patients control their blood sugar. But the drug's side effect of rapid weight loss quickly stole headlines and made Ozempic a very hot commodity.

The anti-diabetic medication “Ozempic” (semaglutide) made by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. Patients taking blockbuster obesity drugs Ozempic or Wegovy will pack the pounds back on after they stop taking the medications.