As the use of Ozempic, a drug for diabetes, slams into the mainstream as a weight-loss method, will the drug’s use impact our concept of fatness? And how does fatness intersect with race and class?
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Some pharmacies are selling ‘generic’ semaglutide online, despite the drug still being under patent protection.
Obesity is said to cost the NHS an estimated £6 billion a year.
Anti-obesity medications are becoming the go-to treatment for weight loss. But drugs alone may not provide the same benefits as lifestyle choices like exercise and a healthy diet.
The much-discussed weight-loss jab may be good for treating Britain’s biggest killer: dementia. Trials are underway.
Ozempic uses semaglutide to mimic the role of a hormone naturally produced by the body to create feelings of fullness. Certain foods can do the same thing.
Overweight or obese patients who meet certain criteria will soon be able to access the much talked about weight-loss jab.
You’ve probably heard of the drug semaglutide or Ozempic, the diabetes medication being used for weight loss. So what are the risks and benefits? And who should have access to it?
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