Her Feet Speak The Truth”: Celebs Show Signs Of Weight Loss Medication Side-Effect

GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic Are Gaining Attention for Weight Loss – But Not Without Side Effects

GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, were originally created to help people with type-2 diabetes. However, they’ve recently become popular for weight loss. Several celebrities have admitted to using them, including Sharon Osbourne and Oprah Winfrey.

Sharon revealed that she used Ozempic and lost a lot of weight—about 42 pounds (three stone) in just four months. But she also said she went “too far.” A recent photo of her sitting with her grandson sparked discussion online—not because of her face, but because of her feet.

People commented that her feet didn’t match her youthful-looking face. One person said, “Her feet speak the truth,” while another wrote, “Beautiful airbrushed photo, but feet tell your age.”

Oprah has also faced rumors about having “Ozempic feet.” The term refers to wrinkled or sagging skin on the feet and sometimes foot pain.

Dr. C. Michael White, a pharmacy professor at the University of Connecticut, explained this is often due to rapid weight loss.

When you lose weight quickly, your feet can become thinner and smaller, causing the skin to appear loose and wrinkly. It can also lead to shoe size changes, which might cause discomfort or pain.

Dr. White also said that rapid weight loss changes how people walk and stand, which might lead to foot pain or the need for different shoes or inserts.

If someone doesn’t get enough vitamins—especially B vitamins—they could also feel tingling or nerve pain in their feet.

This issue isn’t limited to the feet. Rapid weight loss can affect the entire body, leading to sagging skin on the face, neck, and stomach.

These changes aren’t caused by the medication itself, but rather by how the body reacts when fat and muscle are lost quickly. Dr. White compared the effect to a balloon: once it’s deflated after being stretched, it becomes wrinkled and saggy.

People may also experience hair thinning, which is likely due to fewer nutrients and changes in hormones during weight loss. This can happen with other types of weight loss too—not just with GLP-1 medications.

Dr. Robert Klitzman, a psychiatry professor at Columbia University, added that around 40% of users may experience side effects like nausea and diarrhea. There could also be risks to the gallbladder, kidneys, and other organs, though more research is needed to understand long-term effects.

Experts also use the terms “Ozempic face” and “Ozempic neck” to describe sagging skin in those areas due to fat and muscle loss—not because of the drug itself.

Despite these side effects, Dr. White encouraged people to stay calm and keep the big picture in mind. Losing weight can improve heart health, joint function, and help prevent or manage diabetes. He recommended regular exercise and eating more protein to help keep muscle while losing fat. He also advised against jumping into intense workouts too quickly—start slow and build up over time to avoid hurting your feet or joints.

Hair thinning often improves with time, and most people around you may not even notice it. Women tend to notice it more than men, especially if they have longer hair.

To help with skin issues, moisturizers can reduce the look of wrinkles, and some sagging may improve over time if you maintain your new weight. Taking a daily multivitamin can help avoid nutrient deficiencies, but Dr. White warned against taking large amounts of supplements—stick with one that covers your basic daily needs.

Celebrities like Christina Aguilera have also been caught up in speculation about using Ozempic, showing just how big this trend has become.