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Side-by-side photos of news media personalities who have confirmed Ozempic or GLP-1 use

When your job involves facing the camera daily, there's pressure to stay slim. These news media celebrities have been open ...
CNN

More people with type 1 diabetes are using GLP-1 drugs, study finds, despite limited evidence on safety or effectiveness

The use of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound in people with type 1 diabetes has risen sharply over the past decade, a new study finds, even though there’s little information on the drugs’ safety ...
Medscape

New Data Shed Light on Who Stops Using GLP-1 Drugs, and Why

A majority of people with overweight or obesity prescribed glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) discontinue them within 1 year, with higher quit rates among those without type 2 ...
Everyday Health

Are Olympic Athletes Using GLP-1s?

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said it is now monitoring GLP-1 use among elite athletes, including at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Being ‘monitored’ does not mean a substance is prohibited; ...
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Savannah Chrisley Says She Plans to Use Weight Loss Drug to "Be Skinny"

Savannah Chrisley is ready to take the next step in her weight loss journey. The Chrisleys: Back to Reality star revealed she intends to begin using a GLP-1 medication to help shed roughly 25 pounds ...
Medscape

ADA Advises Against Using Compounded GLP-1 RA Medications

In a new statement, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has advised against the use of compounded glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic ...