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“It Is Cheating”: Before-And-After Post Sparks Backlash, As Ozempic Becomes The Flashpoint
If you’re not up to date on the latest Hollywood trends, many celebrities have admitted to using Ozempic. For the uninitiated, it’s an FDA-approved drug meant to treat Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.
But because many renowned entertainment figures have made it their go-to solution for instant weight loss, it has started a widespread trend. This TikTok influencer is one of the many that followed suit, and she recently shared her transformation journey with the internet.
While many people showered her with compliments, many also didn’t hold back with their criticisms. Scroll through to see what they had to say.
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Image credits: amyinhalf
TikTok influencer Amyinhalf is one of them, and she recently responded to criticisms
You will find her full post below, along with some of her old photos and screenshots from a previous video
@amyinhalf congratulations. #glp#pcos#bodytransformation#beforeandafter#insulinresistance#diabetes#pcosawareness♬ original sound – amy
Image credits: amyinhalf
Image credits: amyinhalf
Image credits: amyinhalf
Image credits: amyinhalf
Image credits: amyinhalf
Image credits: amyinhalf
Image credits: amyinhalf
Image credits: amyinhalf
Ozempic misuse can lead to adverse societal impacts
Image credits: Chemist4U / flickr (not the actual photo)
Misusing a prescription drug intended for an illness you don’t have may carry health repercussions.
While the common and less severe side effects include nausea, gastrointestinal issues, and the “Ozempic face” (e.g, wrinkles, sunken eyes, and “hollowed” features), the rare, yet worse outcomes are pancreatitis, gallbladder diseases, and diabetic retinopathy (a.k.a diabetes that threatens eyesight).
Yet, what isn’t often discussed are the societal impacts of Ozempic misuse. As noted by Columbia University psychiatry professor and bioethics expert Dr. Robert Klitzman, worsening health disparities due to financial challenges are a possible outcome.
“There’s also a risk that the excitement about these new medications might overshadow crucial public health efforts focused on prevention and lifestyle changes,” Dr. Klitzman said in an interview with the university publication.
According to Dr. Klitzman, the monthly cost of using medication like Ozempic ranges from $900 to $1,400. The hefty price tag limits access to wealthy individuals, depriving those in lower socioeconomic brackets and those who are in dire need.
Then, there are the economic implications, which Dr. Klitzman says may cause a spike in healthcare spending.
“This might strain public health budgets and shift resources away from other crucial services,” he explained.
It’s reasonable to attribute the misuse of Ozempic to celebrity influence. Fortunately, some of them have begun to speak out against what many believe is a concerning trend.
But according to Dr. Klitzman, policymakers play a significant role in regulation. He urges implementation of public health campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle, improving access to nutritious foods, and creating environments that encourage physical activity.
“Efforts should be made to ensure equitable access to these medications,” he said.
People in the comments didn’t hold back, with some calling out her “cheating”
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Kristiina Männiste 1 week ago
Well considering her shape she could have had diabetes or prediabetes so I think Ozempic is properly used in her case. And I say that as a person with type II diabetes. I had a far worse method for weight loss - i decided that I did not deserve to eat. Lost 22 kgs and was hospitalized for 2,5 weeks LOL So considering that, Ozempic is a far more prudent method for weight loss :D
Asri 1 week ago
Ozempic makes you have no appetite, so it's similar if not as drastic.
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Damira Balent 1 week ago
I'm glad for her. If Ozempic was sold in supermarket for the price of 10$ EVERYBODY would be on it. Life is hard enough, you have job or jobs, kid or 2 or 3 of them, house to clean, meals to cook, people often don't have time for themselves. And loosing weight is a huge phisical and mental strain. Even with the ozempic she had to put in the work, it's not magic a magic pill, and 160lbs is not small amount to loose.
Red Wyvern Emperor 1 week ago
Not everyone can or is able to lose weight the "traditional way". Some people may call it cheating, but I say, it is far better to lose weight the "cheating" way, than to stay fat. If someone has the mental fortitude to lose weight naturally, more power to ya, but that doesn't mean those that do not should suffer.
Asri 1 week ago
This is especially true once you pass menopause. My doc put me on a specific diet (Galveston) that seemed to work best for her older ladies, and said if my compliance was high and still hadn't lost weight in 6 months, we'd talk about d***s. Because without the new habits, most people gain everything back and more after quitting it.
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Kristiina Männiste 1 week ago
Well considering her shape she could have had diabetes or prediabetes so I think Ozempic is properly used in her case. And I say that as a person with type II diabetes. I had a far worse method for weight loss - i decided that I did not deserve to eat. Lost 22 kgs and was hospitalized for 2,5 weeks LOL So considering that, Ozempic is a far more prudent method for weight loss :D
Asri 1 week ago
Ozempic makes you have no appetite, so it's similar if not as drastic.
Load More Replies... Damira Balent 1 week ago
I'm glad for her. If Ozempic was sold in supermarket for the price of 10$ EVERYBODY would be on it. Life is hard enough, you have job or jobs, kid or 2 or 3 of them, house to clean, meals to cook, people often don't have time for themselves. And loosing weight is a huge phisical and mental strain. Even with the ozempic she had to put in the work, it's not magic a magic pill, and 160lbs is not small amount to loose.
Red Wyvern Emperor 1 week ago
Not everyone can or is able to lose weight the "traditional way". Some people may call it cheating, but I say, it is far better to lose weight the "cheating" way, than to stay fat. If someone has the mental fortitude to lose weight naturally, more power to ya, but that doesn't mean those that do not should suffer.
Asri 1 week ago
This is especially true once you pass menopause. My doc put me on a specific diet (Galveston) that seemed to work best for her older ladies, and said if my compliance was high and still hadn't lost weight in 6 months, we'd talk about d***s. Because without the new habits, most people gain everything back and more after quitting it.
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