Use of Ozempic to treat obesity prompts both excitement and concern
Use of Ozempic to treat obesity prompts both excitement and concern

Use of Ozempic to treat obesity prompts both excitement and concern

Maria Nsue

20 min
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The diabetes drug Ozempic has been hailed as an effective treatment for obesity, but there are concerns about whether publicity around the drug fuels harmful ideas around weight loss and diet culture. Matt Galloway talks to Dr. Ali Zentner, an internal medicine, diabetes and obesity specialist with Revolution Medical Clinic in Vancouver; and Eva Pila, an assistant professor and principal investigator at Western University's Body Image and Health Research Lab.

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