While the drugs have become spectacularly popular, their high prices, along with spotty insurance coverage, have left them out of reach for many. Pills, which will be cheaper, might change that.
The panel discussing Ambrish Mithal and Shivam Vij’s book on obesity and weight loss drugs included Minister of State Jitendra Singh, actor Sharmila Tagore, and HT Media chairperson Shobhana Bhartia.
Desperation for ‘weight-loss’ drug that’s used to treat type-2 diabetes is real. Break-ins at pharmacies have also been reported in Michigan, US, and Santiago de Copostela, Spain.
Weight-loss drugs helped Dimpy Kapoor shed 15 kg and reclaim her life. Ozempic and Mounjaro are a lifeline for diabetics and the obese, but everyone wants in—even those who don’t need them.
Semaglutide mimics GLP-1 hormone released by gut after eating, which attaches itself to GLP-1 receptors in the body. Activated receptors help reduce blood sugar and curb appetite.
Despite our greatest aspirations for quick fixes, it’s very possible that a healthy lifestyle remains the most important way to manage metabolic disease and overall health.
In clinical trials, tirzepatide by Eli Lilly has shown to reduce body weight by up to 22.5 percent, on average, after about 72 weeks, according to the company.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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