Kenyan cross-dresser and content creator Kelvin Kinuthia has joined the growing number of celebrities turning to Ozempic for weight loss. On his Instagram page, Kinuthia revealed he began using Ozempic injections to shed pounds, sharing promising early results with his followers.
Ozempic is a weekly injection primarily designed to help lower blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. While it is not officially approved for weight loss, some doctors prescribe it off-label for that purpose.
Before starting Ozempic, Kinuthia weighed 148 kilograms. Just one week after his first injection, he lost 5 kilograms and expressed excitement about continuing his journey. “This is a living testimony, my people, my body is about to transform. Losing 5 kgs in 7 days is such a big flex. I’m in week 2 of my Ozempic shots and loving my new body looks. I started at 148 kg, now at 143 kg. I can’t wait to see my body goals,” he wrote.
Kinuthia, known for wearing feminine clothing that challenges traditional gender norms, said his motivation to lose weight came after some of his feminine outfits no longer fit. With the weight loss underway, he looks forward to wearing his favorite pieces again, saying, “Bikinis here I come.”
Another Kenyan personality, Vishy, who appeared on TV47 with Betty Kyallo, has also experienced significant weight loss using Ozempic. She reported losing 41 kilograms over a few months but admitted to some side effects like diarrhea and occasional vomiting. “I tried working out in the gym, but I felt overwhelmed and couldn’t lose weight. So I opted for Ozempic. I was told I might have side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Only one worked—I ate less. When I was injected with Ozempic, I didn’t eat that much,” she said.
Medical experts explain that Ozempic contains semaglutide, a drug that mimics a natural hormone in the body. This hormone signals the brain to feel full and slows digestion by delaying how fast food leaves the stomach, similar to the effects of bariatric surgery.
While Ozempic is primarily prescribed to treat diabetes, weight loss is a common side effect and can be seen as a benefit. The medication is intended for long-term use. However, it’s important to note that Ozempic is not officially approved for weight loss. A similar drug, Wegovy, contains a higher dose of semaglutide and is approved for that purpose.
Health experts warn that if used for weight loss, the body may adapt to the medication, leading to a new normal that requires ongoing management.
Kelvin Kinuthia’s public sharing of his experience highlights the growing interest in using diabetes drugs for weight loss and the personal challenges and successes that come with this approach.
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