Dr. Rekha is an Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist. She has recently narrowed her clinical practice to focus on women's health including endocrinology, metabolism, and primary care. She has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Rekha is also working part-time in Medical Affairs at Found, a modern digital health weight care platform. In this role, she oversees the medical strategies and protocols carried out by the physician group over telehealth.
People are talking about them because there is a trend of celebrities and influencers increasingly turning to off-label use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for weight loss by people who are not obese or diabetic. The trend of medispas, boutique weight loss practices, and illegitimate telehealth businesses liberally prescribing to people who don’t meet criteria is not only irresponsible prescribing but could interfere with getting the medication to those who need it the most.
Health experts provide clear answers to nine of the most frequently asked questions about using Ozempic (semaglutide) to aid with weight loss.