How Ozempic May Cause Weight Loss, Explained in 60 Seconds

Ozempic has become somewhat of a buzzword thanks to its alleged use by high-profile celebrities and social media influencers for weight loss, in addition to those who use it as part of their treatment plan for diabetes. 

Learn more about how Ozempic works for weight loss and blood sugar control in people living with diabetes here.

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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Mandy Armitage, MD, has combined clinical medicine with her passion for education and content development for many years. She is co-executive director at Nonclinical Physicians Network and has served as medical director for the health technology companies HealthLoop (now Get Well) and Doximity.

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