This chapter explores the rapid rise of Ozempic and similar drugs for weight loss, examining their impact on the industry and the questions surrounding their efficacy and safety. The discovery of GLP-1 and its initial use in treating ulcers are highlighted, leading to its current application in weight management.
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are transforming the weight loss industry.
The drugs are a new class of medication changing the way we think about weight loss.
GLP-1 was initially studied for treating ulcers, not obesity or diabetes.
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are being called “miracle drugs” with users boasting about their fast results. Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a deep dive into how they disrupted the entire weight loss industry and changed the conversation about obesity.