"I hope that I don't have to do that, but I'm not embarrassed to if it's necessary." In this installment of On My Weigh , Carter-Williams explains in her own words how taking a GLP-1 helped her turn her health around and learn that "to truly love yourself is to take care of yourself inside and out." The weigh-in Name: ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams Age: 47 The method: Ozempic, 12.5 milligrams from February 2022 until October 2023, then Mounjaro, 15 milligrams until weaning off of GLP-1s in February 2025 The goal: I had had a heart attack and stroke, and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as well as being obese
Their effect on the peripheral immune inflammation may be huge
Key facts for buyers: Available as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder, reconstituted with bacteriostatic water before use Typical vial sizes: 10mg (standard), sometimes 5mg Storage: refrigerated (28C) once reconstituted
Its antioxidant-related effects are listed in Table 1
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved products
This is especially true for compounds like GLP-1 and GIP that can greatly impact metabolic health
