With rumours about celebrities using semaglutide drugs like Ozempic for quick weight loss the question remains Are these anti-diabetic medications truly the ‘miracle drugs’ theyre claimed to be We ask

GLP-1 drugs do a lot more than just help you lose weight. They can help your heart, brain, and more, but beware what they might do to muscle and skin.

The use of GLP-1 drugs sparked the term "Ozempic shaming" to describe the negative perceptions faced by those who choose medical interventions for weight management. Some critics argue that using the drugs is akin to "taking a shortcut," overlooking the complex factors that contribute to obesity.

Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.

Novo Nordisk said a higher dose of its drug Wegovy led to greater weight loss in patients during a late-stage trial, but the results fell short of the weight loss achieved with Eli Lilly's rival drug Zepbound,