Ozempic, the 'miracle drug,' and the harmful idea of a future without fat

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Ozempic, the 'miracle drug,' and the harmful idea of a future without fat
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The headlines squeal with delight: Latest wonder drug will 'cure' obesity.

Ozempic could drop one from the requisite weight associated with the danger zones of obesity or morbid obesity. Yet, in a world marked by scientific uncertainty, the promise of"a cure" as a magic elixir is the ultimate expression of science vanquishing the bad enemy.The latest news is that medications to address obesity, like Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs at higher doses, are transforming health as we know it.

Governments are intent on stamping out obesity. Individuals are exhorted to do everything in their power to avoid becoming or being"obese." This, even though the measure of obesity, the Body Mass Index , is widely regarded as a flawed measure of health. Pressure is mounting for governments to provide these medications as part of a universal basket of health care. Social media is abuzz with Ozempic talk and the hashtag #Ozempic has garnered a staggering 1.2 billion views on TikTok.The crusaders are half right. Ozempic is indeed transforming how we understand health.

The bad news is that it paints a grossly distorted picture of patients whose lives will be purportedly transformed if only they could shed that weight. While initial concerns were expressed that these injections are for diabetes only and should not be used strictly for weight loss, those concerns seem to have dissipated. Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk is warning

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