Healthier Hawaii: Are diabetes medications safe and effective for weight loss?
Published: Mar. 13, 2024 at 6:36 AM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some diabetes medications, like Ozempic, have become popular weight loss remedies among celebrities and social media influencers but is this trend safe?
Dr. Kamonkiat Wirunsawanya, an endocrinologist at Straub Medical Center, explains why using diabetes medicine is not a miracle drug for weight loss and points to some problems the trend is causing in the human body and beyond.
He also shares some of the most effective ways to lose weight if you’re looking to shed a couple pounds.
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