New weight loss drug could break sales records

The FDA is expected to approve the diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss, but questions over pricing remain.
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[@elizabeth_777]

Do insurance companies want to pay for this drug, or for the long term costs of obesity such as diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke?

[@CSRI]

As long as someone is getting paid and consumption can go up!

[@shiningstar2903]

Once you have one, you don't qualify for insurance?

[@hp4415]

You got to see it from another angle, if insurance pay for it, people would just be lazy, eat whatever they want. Not saying people haven’t done it, but the amount of people just let themselves go, eat whatever they want will increase significantly.

[@felixthecat2786]

I think they're going to make bank off of this drug, so why not? It's not like obesity is a rare disease. There are so many obese people in the western world who will spend good money to lose weight

[@jingjing525]

I think your doctor need to work with insurance in properly getting it approved. It took my pcp over a month since my visit before the insurance said they’d cover it. She or her nurse tried and tried again.

[@hydrocarbon82]

Given more than 1/3 of the nation is obese, and obesity is a risk factor for so many diseases, it should be a no-brainer if HEALTH is their #1 concern. But this is America - money is our healthcare's main concern. It will probably be 1/10th the cost in Canada & Mexico.

[@mayrat6619]

Infuriating but you're right

[@mayrat6619]

@J.P Saym0 I'm sorry for your loss but as someone who works in Healthcare I can tell you that any drug that treats long term illness is PRICEY! My stepson has severe asthma and can't get his albuterol pump because it's too costly even with insurance. Diabetes medication etc all over priced. The entire system sucks

[@luvmyjayden]

Same thing my doctor told me. “If it’s helpful for weight loss, they’ll make sure it’s expensive”

[@fdm2155]

And they will do all they can to prevent Americans from buying it in Canada or Mexico.

[@done63]

What is so horrible is telling people they have a medication to help people. Then they put the price so high. The people that needs it the most can’t afford it. These companies should be ashamed of themselves.

[@godschildsmith6724]

I was one of the testers for this drug. Over 18 months, I've lost 125llbs 370 to 245lbs and probably could have lost 50 more if I was totally committed. My last week was this week. I am now on my own and have hopefully learned the skills to healthier eating and exercise that will help me maintain the weight-loss without the medication because I definitely can't afford to continue beyond the study. It has changed my life! The only side effect I had was constipation. Long term effects, yet to be seen. Positive - My health is 90% better. I can walk without having to sit every 15 minutes. I feel great. I look great in my clothes. I still have weight to lose and because I can move, I will continue on my journey. I am grateful. It was a blessing for me.

[@TheRealFoop]

Were you able to keep your weight down?

[@godschildsmith6724]

@@TheRealFoop I've gained 25 of the 125lbs I've lost in which I don't think is that bad since I no longer have help. I continue to walk daily but I do ear more since I no longer am on the medication. Therefore, I have no choice but to keep moving. I have minimal willpower. Also, the 2nd side effect was my hair thinned tremendously and learned that was a side affect after I got off of the meds. Not sure if there are others yet. Still grateful and not giving up on me!

[@deborahbaca1345]

​@godschildsmith6724 The hair loss happens from restricting in most "diets" I think it's from the lack of protein. After restricting for years I lost so much of my hair. Now I strength train in a gym and protein is key to building muscle. Since I've had to focus on higher protein intake I've seen my hair grow back. My temples hair is coming back.its very fine but still, it's not bald anymore. I think it from the Pure Protein Bars I've been eating daily. (I don't represent them) I wonder if your constipation was from not enough veggies? I know the last thing I want to eat when I'm not hungry is a salad. But since strength training I really force myself to eat nutrients that will help my body from searching for foods. I walk daily on the treadmill too, at the gym. Also mist of my protein is from animal proteins and unprocessed foods.

[@godschildsmith6724]

@@deborahbaca1345 I was drinking 1-2 protein shakes. The constipation is because the drug works because it slows the release of food from your stomach so you're always full. My hair is growing back with Clove Water and castor oil. Slow process but working. I walk 3-5 miles daily. Stopped for thr holidays and gained. Back on track tomorrow. Good luck and much success to you!

[@edwardtemporado9806]

Thx for sharing love that it helps us to be disciplined in our eating & learning form it 😀

[@oceanblueheart1472]

Can't wait to hear the Possible Symptom Consequences.

[@katherinestrotman1162]

Diabetics have been using it for a while. If you're looking for side effects, you can look at those it's already been approved for.

[@missytechlp]

Rybelsus 7mg, ozempic in pill form, helped me lose weight, 225 to 185, and get my A1c from 12.4 to 6.5 in a year. Ofc I changed my lifestyle, exercised as well. My insurance stopped covering the medication at the end of December 2022. Really sucks how they just decide to not have it on their formulary anymore.

[@stevechance150]

I'd go back to riding my bike, if I didn't have so much extra weight on me.

[@charlesincharge1245]

@@thehonestmonkey overeating is the cause of being overweight.

[@toexplorewithromeobocala4816]

You can ask your insurance to have a exceptional cover for this drug. I am not a licensed and don't have experience in this area but when you read the policy of the health insurance handbook, they send you

[@toexplorewithromeobocala4816]

@Charles InCharge you know each person and body has different effects on things. Even a health person can get a fuckly health attack and stroke even me that doesn't work at the Healthcare field. Also the called skinny fat. Look up zdogg

[@mafinalmessagechangedaworl7131]

@@charlesincharge1245 and the cause of overeating is a multitude of factors.

[@paulashrum3383]

I diabetic and my doctor had to write a new rx for the 5 MG as the 7.5 is what most all prescribing for their weight loss patients making it extremely hard for us type 2 diabetics to get it. I went from a 12.9 a1c to a 7.1 A1C in 3 MO. This month was able to go back to the 7.5. It's amazing.

[@hijadeDios02]

​@@mable5987 Whatever

[@MrBemnet1]

Drug cost partly offseted by eating less food.

[@michael0o5]

" A pill to make you numb, a pill to make you dumb A pill to make ,you, anybody else All the drugs in this World, can't save us from the self." Marilyn Manson.

[@Shawn-ho6de]

You sure picked a real innovative mind to quote. Didn't he claim to have some of his own ribs removed so he could give himself a BJ? Even if it is not true the dude is still strange.

[@kylonjones5678]

One question what’s the side effects?

[@thebroham5239]

becoming a sheep

[@sogggy]

Time to buy stocks in the company.

[@raulzamora8928]

Maybe. But the drug having support by a Dr.Blackstock is a gamble.

[@RenardThatch]

Already 400+ a share.

[@WouldbeSage]

I started taking Mounjaro several months ago for diabetes, and have dropped from a high of 267lbs to 212, and still falling. For me, there have been no side effects. I basically feel full all the time (but not bloated) and eat maybe a third or less of what I used to.

[@Shawn-ho6de]

Awsome job!! That is life changing results. Keep it up!!

[@WouldbeSage]

189 and still falling.

[@kaamil9620]

Do i need it proscribed or something

[@WouldbeSage]

@kaamil9620 yeah, it's prescription-only, but rumored to be coming for weight loss.

[@lizexi7115]

@@WouldbeSage hey dont u feel tired sometime?

[@SonyaTheSidePieceCrumbSnatcher]

Side effects: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea? How about going for walks and lifting weights if you are physically able? Why are people going to therapists and support groups to address why they are overeating? Why aren't healthy foods without additives cheap and accessible for all? This is a bandaid that does not address the real reason most fat people are fat. Being obese is a symptom of other problems. Also, what Americans have the money for this? My rent is $900/month in Atlanta. As a single adult I never have more than a few hundred dollars left over a month as a childless, single person without a car.

[@donnam5060]

The food industry needs changes. So many things have additives that aren't supposed to be in food, serve no nutritive purpose, or are known or suspected to have undesirable effects on the body as a whole. Getting the industry standards changed is all about money to these companies. Thats why it's so hard to get these companies to take ingredients out of prepackaged foods. There are "ingredients" forbidden in other countries, but companies don't want to look at why, because then they have to redo products, at the risk of sales. But, at what point does the scale tip and these companies get sued for knowingly leaving harmful ingredients in their products, as more is known about these non-nutritive additives.

[@jaklg7905]

Absolutely. The hormones that they add to our food is a HUGE reason why so many are gaining weight. Even those who eat right and exercise, the added hormones are killing us.

[@zari2662]

I wholeheartedly agree with both of you. I wish more people would recognize this.

[@lennyray42]

I’ll wait for the generic version that’ll be available for a lot less eventually just like any other drug that has been FDA approved…

[@cvdixon29]

What about 20 years? Drug companies hold these patents for a very long time..Google it!

[@CarlaBaku]

Don't hold your breath while you wait. Lucrative drugs can take literal decades to come to the market as generics. That's the brutal reality of American medical care. Line the pockets of the shareholders first, and be concerned with the health of actual people last. If anyone questions those motives, weep and wail about how lowering the cost will impede research and development. "merica!

[@mafinalmessagechangedaworl7131]

@@cvdixon29 I can exercise until then

[@14isoldenough]

Im just gonna keep taking adderall and getting blackout drunk.

[@RiggsPickz]

😂😂😂

[@miratechacha]

How can I get it , thank you

[@bigjohnson3381]

Sounds good for those who really need it

[@anacc3257]

Those who "really need it" should probably just eat better and start exercising. Using a drug to solve your health is like using bandages to stop the bleeding instead of stopping the never ending cuts first. Replacing one bad habit for another

[@Julietavolcano]

@@anacc3257 it’s cute you think it’s that easy for everyone!!! Unfortunately that is not the case for a lot of people. Losing weight is hard! Some people stay the same weight or barley drop anything when they do all those things! Or they could have a disorder that keeps them from a continuous healthy cycle. Money. No time. Etc. so many reasons why that cannot me a viable option.

[@robertdahammer4850]

@@Julietavolcano It's called being LAZY AF. Most human beings do not have genetic issues that cause them to be fat or have issues losing weight. It's their lifestyle. That's a fact.

[@Julietavolcano]

@@robertdahammer4850 oh bless you, you need to do some reading! Have a great day!

[@PurpleViper]

I was thinking only for those Who have serious health issues but Beautiful Beauties don't need this cause if everyone on earth was skinny that'd be a weird and ugly world.

[@ThatOnlyAsianGuy]

Buying calls

[@SteveSmith-lo2wd]

Not overweight but diabetes runs in my family. I have always been tall and slim. I use ozempic to lower my a1c , but I have lost so much weight. Too much. I have eat a lot in a days time to keep my weight up. I eat nutritionally. Was raised to eat my veggies.

[@dawnapm]

Look up Dr. Berry on KZbin. He'll explain how NOT to lose too much weight. Once we start eating the proper human diet, we don't have to worry about it. Our bodies fix themselves if we feed it correctly. Seriously... Look him up! You'll be glad you did.

[@D.A.M96]

Where can I get this please

[@brianolson1098]

The drug company will probably charge an arm and a leg for it.

[@bjb860]

No pun intended

[@jessicak4913]

$1400.00 without insurance per month

[@fastm3980]

Quick fix to a self control problem. If you can't change for yourself without a drug.....this will help but just like an addict you will relapse and gain the weight back because of lack of self control discipline. This would be good for extreme weight problems.

[@thomascuvillier7250]

* Remembers that obesity touches poor people way way more than the rest *

[@chamnaewon6773]

Under any other circumstances, losing 20% of your weight sounds like you got lost in the woods and ate bugs until you were found. But Americans are so big it’s now a miracle when a drug can do it for you.

[@tmn8547]

Oh it ain’t just Americans. There are some big people in some other countries I’ve gone to.

[@candacemayo1303]

I take it for my Type 2. The one side effect I don't like is nausea. I can't eat like I use to. Not worried about weight just my diabetes. My Dr. asked that I keep check on weight so not to lose two pounds a week. But nausea is my biggest issue.

[@dawnapm]

Just cut your carbs out. That's what I did, and literally, I feel 25 again. I'm 57. My numbers all came down. Off meds within 3 weeks. Lost 48 lbs. Doing it this way, your body won't lose, once it is where it needs to be. If you want to gain a few lbs, then you just add a few carbs into you meals. It's not necessary to starve the weight off. I'm never hungry because fat is filling. The diet recommendations from our dear govt, suggests 60% of our diet be carbs! That's an insane amount, considering we don't have to eat them to thrive, as our own livers make glucose when needed. They just want to sell you their drugs and treatments and will keep you sick in order to do that, with drugs and treatments. I want everyone to feel as good as I do right now. Look up a video,"the magic pill" and also Dr. Berry on KZbin.

[@dawnapm]

I WAS type 2 by the way

[@dawnapm]

People paying to feel sick is... Sick! And not necessary! Fear is a great motivator, and I don't plan on eating high carb, as I NEVER want to feel that bad again! Once you've felt truly GOOD, you won't WANT to go back to carbs.

[@Hr07hgar87]

Its not an obesity medication.

[@richarddavis3980]

How many more times can I say f**** me about drugs coming out of this particular pharmaceutical company

[@tooththrhr]

Like someone else said here I imagine this drug to be incredibly addictive. When you stop talking it you will gain all the weight back. Still a better option than surgery.

[@That0neGuySaid]

With diet and exercise too, it's actually crazy

[@justinp1084]

NBC gets kick backs. This basically just an infomercial

[@ingapevzner3002]

Terrible ,terrible idea to use medication for weight loss

[@MrBemnet1]

Why ? We have medication for so many things

[@KyleFordkidzombie]

Insurance companies make so much money off of people with obesity, why would they want to lose money?

[@mepulley7913]

You nailed it.

[@celebritywatch386]

What she failed to say was , you can't stop taking it. If u do the weight comes back

[@Frostknight231]

So it don't really take away the wieght just misplaced it making it just aesthetics

[@justinp1084]

Or . You can exercise and eat healthy...?

[@blankstare7435]

If you take this, you can only blame yourself for the side effects. Don’t believe when they say they are “safe” It’s a drug, we won’t know true effects for awhile. Good luck!

[@vincentmagallon]

says the dietician with the Ph.d ........

[@DeepSeas..]

Finally, someone wise on here. We’re ALREADY seeing the consequences of this drug as people roll into family practices with fatty liver disease due to rapid weight loss.

[@XanRussell]

I’ve haven’t had any side affects. 35 pounds down.

[@thebroham5239]

be quiet sheep. put your mask on and get your monthly booster. obey

[@blankstare7435]

@@thebroham5239 what does covid have to do with this shot? And I wore a mask before everyone else did. So I was the black sheep. Which is better than whatever you think you have amounted to lmao

[@wanbeela4508]

Love how people are finding new drugs to lose weight than actually exercise. These drugs are for diabetics who actually need the medication.

[@nehaa201]

How we can buy?

[@vanessalee2080]

Go to Able RX Weight loss

[@Mizzmolf]

When is the weight gain drug coming cos I want one

[@markmedley6849]

Rich skinny girls can now look like models.

[@mistervo8185]

Stop saying exercise will make you lose weight! It's the amount of food and when you eat determines your weight gain or lost.

[@MS-sz7se]

True. Obesity is a choice.

[@shell_kickat]

its both lol exercise and the food you eat determines your weight.

[@Ryan88881]

That’s such BS.. I can eat an absurd amount of calories and still not gain a pound.

[@doxoxo779]

@@Ryan88881 there’s this thing called genetics

[@Ryan88881]

@@doxoxo779 How does that contradict what I said? Yes metabolism varies among people because of genetics but people also maintain that caloric intake HAS to increase weight like it's some law of the universe or something.

[@Hayden-t7l]

As someone who lost over a hundred pounds to get in shape trust me don't even waste your time with this product. really just eat healthy and work out and stay consistent with yourself

[@kevingilroy]

Has meth sales ever actually gone down?

[@shahjehan]

Eat less, move more. I just saved you from side effects.

[@time4change56]

Why didn’t they report on the price

[@STP255]

Long term side effects ??

[@luisfernando5998]

Uranus will become tight

[@philipmcmahon3614]

If you're very rich, why not hire a personal chef/ personal trainer instead of shelling out for an expensive drug? it probablly be cheaper in the long run

[@tmn8547]

Well if it’s going to help people to lose weight, especially those who’ve been struggling while still eating less, then make it available and affordable!

[@chrischristophers618]

There's no such thing as struggling to lose weight while eating less. You're struggling because you keep relapsing and eating more. Therefore, you don't need pills to suppress chemicals in your body. You just need to control your sorry sweet tooth.

[@tmn8547]

@@chrischristophers618 Believe it or not, there are people who struggle due to health problems. I know a few with thyroid problems. They eat less than before, but they can’t lose a lot. It has nothing to do with a “sorry sweet tooth” with them. So if this medicine may help them ( in addition to thyroid medicine) then why not at least try it?

[@chrischristophers618]

@@tmn8547 lol That's not how the human body works. But yeah, good for the special fat people that eat nothing but continue to get fatter. 🤣😂🤡

[@tmn8547]

@@chrischristophers618 You’re the 🤡. Every body is different, and people have different health problems so IF this medicine may help then good.

[@anacc3257]

@@tmn8547 If someone is very sick and unable to work out and may die if they don't lose weight quickly, then perhaps these prescriptions should be considered. But for the average person, it's like giving them a drug addiction to reduce the harm of something that should be (and can) gotten rid of naturally. The side effects by the drugs shouldn't be underestimated either. It's not much better than giving out pills to those who inject needles into themselves to get a high or those who have unprotected sodomy with a large number of people which causes a reliance on the pills, instead of adjusting their behavior.

[@deborahbaca1345]

Love all the comments. Wondering what is recommended eating as one loses their appetite.

[@TheWaytoHoliness]

Gaining weight has to do with over eating. Let's not over eat.

[@alexlb7037]

Most pharmacies can't afford to stock this drug.

[@urbandiction]

Cost isn’t what is keeping pharmacies from stocking this drug. There are major supply shortages on this medication and several others. If we could order it, we would.

[@kellykersten8828]

When is the FDA going to approve the ban of fungicides, insecticides, pesticides and herbicides on all of our food??

[@SteveSmith-lo2wd]

Never. Farmers have to use them now. People no longer work the fields. The insects would devour the crops and no food to feed people. Diseases would run rampant in the crops.

[@xichael]

Is this a commercial?

[@HuckleisMyHoney]

Why not make diabetes medications affordable for people living with diabetes before getting it approved for weight loss 🤔

[@777educated]

Don’t. believe everything they tell us.

[@HomesForSaleEnsenada]

Side effects may include pain, suffering, death. Just like any other drug. Nothing beats 6 or 7 AM exercises, see the mornings and fresh air and a sweat shapewear

[@gfhjhvjgfvkjvv3666]

Bloody nose is normal

[@Frostknight231]

​@@gfhjhvjgfvkjvv3666let us not forget headaches, bloody stool, and maybe a excruciating death

[@11zigz]

mmmm i dont trust it. keep your third eye open folks

[@curiouslyt2123]

The side effects sound no different than how you already feel eating a bad fatty unhealthy diet so it’s almost a no brainer. Taking this drug means you might have the same gastrointestinal but dropping weight as instead of gaining weight.

[@tony.r4344]

Insurances be covering this medication by almost 80%, out of $3,000 less than $100 out of pocket for three months supply, works great for diabetes.

[@doxoxo779]

Self control is cheaper

[@SilvaraSapphireflame]

I think that diabetics should be prioritized. Right now there is a shortage of this and ozempic due to wieghtloss.... some diabetics need this for living...

[@multilaughs8813]

Can even get it, it's backordered from the manufacturer

[@PurpleViper]

If everyone on earth was skinny, it would be a weird ugly world. I pray you see the beauty in yourself instead of the worlds false image of beauty. You should never have to change to accommodate this sick world. Know your perfect the way God pieced you together

[@Razorloft8802]

If it’s going to cost that much. Might as well save and get surgery 😂

[@jaridkeen123]

You can save more if you stop eatting

[@fotoschopro1230]

@@jaridkeen123 based

[@brannonsoriano8233]

What about who have type 2 diabetes?

[@Killerb4201]

Turns everyone into zombies

[@somewhrntm]

Insurance DO know that being overweight is a medical issue. They just don’t want to pay for it!

[@steaminglobster]

Can not tell it is a solution or a trap.

[@Tina-xj9rj]

I’m glad I just watch what I eat and stay healthy. Don’t need to be taking pills my body don’t really need.

[@vicdog4440]

“ New weight loss drug could break sales records.” Uhh, yeah.. it’s called meth. Old news.

[@MyMindoverYourMatter]

Only the rich losing weight. lol I guess Kim Kardashian is gonna be eating this medicine.

[@with_mee]

She already does.

[@vmax-cv1ml]

So that's why they all look ripped..

[@jennifertalley49]

It’s injections.

[@R1GAMBLER]

No.

[@lisadsouza5061]

So they make it so expensive that real people who need it

[@lynnwarness5048]

I gained 15 lbs from Ozempic and not been able to take the weight back off.

[@fotoschopro1230]

Stop eating. I know it sounds dumb, but fasting is one of the easiest ways to start losing weight, as it initiates a whole bunch of metabolic changes that even reduce appetite for weeks to months afterwards. If the fast is too hard, do keto for 2 weeks before, so that your body can adapt to metabolizing fat instead of sugar. For a first fast you can do up to 10 days depending on your health. Just make sure you get enough water and electrolytes. You should get about 3-3.5 liters of water depending on you height, 3-6 grams of sodium, 3-4.5 grams of potassium and 300-400mg of magnesium per day. Another thing you can do is only eat once a day. Even if you totally decide against all of this, eating only once a day will stop insulin levels from spiking all day long, which will help prevent diabetes. If you have any questions whatsoever, just reply, I'll help as best as I can.

[@Frostknight231]

​@@fotoschopro1230late but I seened some comment about if people stop taking the pill they will gain the wieght back and what are the side affect to this

[@suzyqualcast6269]

What happened to Tenuate Dospan (diethylpropion hcl), or 'Chalkys' as known back in late 70's ¿? They used to shift the unwanted extra.

[@zoodleinfo]

My A1c is 5.2 down from 7.7 I’m still extremely obese and I’ve lost 90 pounds on Mounjaro

[@NSAKEY]

I can understand that there is a real need to fix the obesity problem in America, but there are many other things that we also need to be looking at. For example, most doctors lack proper education regarding nutrition and are quick to prescribe medications (and sometimes, even incentivized to do so) that should be considered as a last resort. We also have sugar and other unnecessary additives in almost every single, non-wholefoods product in our grocery stores. Food companies know that such additives make their products very addicting. Also, eating healthy foods that are well-balanced should not cost more than eating out. Currently, I can buy a cheeseburger for less than a salad. Tackling problems like these do not require some miracle, medical discovery. The problem is that such measures, although beneficial for the future of mankind, would not generate as much profit. It is as simple as that.

[@Naesman1167]

All of this sounds great but are systemic issues that have been known for years. While we pontificate people are dying. Weight loss through dieting and exercise are lifestyle changes are great if you have the lifestyle already to make those changes.. Americans are stressed and work life balance is a myth for many. We have shelves full of unhealthy processed food in the supermarkets yet we tell ourselves pay no attention to it.. Medical discovery is designed to provide easier solutions.. Running 50 miles sounds healthy but it shouldn't delude the practicality of a car. The part we ignore is how the drug and insurance companies collude with each other to create unaffordable medical solutions that benefit only the very wealthy.. Interesting how we found a way to pay for Covid and yet the number of people with diabetes and hypertension and heart disease combined who have high risk mortality isn’t a second thought because not enough politics is behind government subsidy.

[@NSAKEY]

@@Naesman1167 We can make excuses for everything and never see any solution unless we are willing to change. The only meaningful way to change is by first identifying the problem and admitting that it exists. It is easy to feel apathetic and adopt a defeatist attitude if we believe that we are not capable of invoking change. Playing the blame game is also not a solution other than it might help to identify various problems. Perhaps it is more a matter of priority and deciding which solutions would make the most sense and produce the best results.

[@hastings22]

@@NSAKEY there was a guy on our local news a while back that went to five different doctors for his diabetes and he was extremely overweight and not one of them recommended him losing weight. Crazy!

[@NSAKEY]

@@hastings22 Yes. Meanwhile, many people are going on elimination diets such as carnivore, sometimes even against the behest of their doctors, and literally reversing their diabetes, insulin resistance and other ailments, getting off of their meds, losing significant amounts of weight and getting healthy, all without starving themselves. Nutrition is so important to our overall health. When people do this, oftentimes, their doctors are just baffled and/or in disbelief. They can do nothing but suggest to their patient to continue doing whatever it is that they are doing. There is a clear disconnect here, and some doctors will even admit that they are not taught much about nutrition and that much of what they are taught seems to be outdated and incorrect. Some doctors are realizing these things and learning more about them, which is good.

[@TiggyTabbycat]

Obesity is a disease just like anything else is

[@Woysla]

Lmao, why would anyone need to work out and watch what they’re eating right?

[@chrischamnerlain9829]

Good luck with anyone trying to get this it's almost impossible with back orders currently to get it even for diabetes. People simply taking it to lose weight are going to hurt many of those who take it for real medical reasons and not I want to lose a few pounds.

[@warrenkral6562]

It is 90% diet, 10% exercise. Realistically you can do it with 100% diet, just getting off the last 10-15 lbs will take much longer. If you have 40 lbs to lose.... the first 10 lbs will fly off in weeks with only cutting calories, the next 10 lbs will take twice as long. The 3rd 10 lbs will take 3 times as long. The last 10 lbs will take forever unless you add exercise. Genetics has ZERO to do with it. That is a cop-out for people with no discipline. You don't need a doctor, surgery, or pills either. Count your calories with an app and stick to it. Pro tip: spend your calories on PROTEIN so you are way less hungry. Aim for 40% carbs, 40% Protein, 20% fats when the weightless starts to stall near the end. Change your attitude. Look forward to your couple days a week to exercise. Think "you GET to workout today" Once you start seeing results the discipline gets easier. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[@WouldbeSage]

Wait. They did a whole segment without even naming the drug? What the heck?!

[@oportillo02]

0:10 "Mounjaro"

[@WouldbeSage]

@@oportillo02 Mounjaro was approved last May. I have been on it for months.

[@coycooper8985]

WooHoo!! Yay, a new drug!!! How long ‘til the class action suit starts??

[@cklindo4646]

I already ordered an Extra Large Coffin.

[@ak_naral]

*Now every American will be like, "Ahh... I eat this Doughnut now. Someday I will hit the lottery and buy some of that weight loss drug."*

[@jillpriest4404]

I tried this medicine. It didn't work out. Overbearing nausea and vomiting. I guess technically you could call this a weight loss medicine. Not for me

[@miranda725]

So then the question is that are you losing weight to the actual med or because of the side effects like the nausea and vomiting

[@jillpriest4404]

I went off it immediately. I missed a day of work due to the vomiting. I was using B-cise and did well until the gastroparesis. Couldn't use metformin either. It's a hot mess. Sorry for the novel. Hope you find the help you need.

[@ianblank]

Safe and effective…

[@thebroham5239]

be quiet sheep. put your mask on. get your monthly booster. obey

[@pandabearmadness6263]

So basically meth

[@dylanbuchman8128]

1:41 sit down, no, insurance should not be covering drugs like that--it's expensive enough as it is and people that really seriously need to lose weight do not need a drug to lose it

[@Alarcon664]

In 5 years we will hear about the bad and then make a new drug to control that issue but it all starts with a new drug that is a miracle at first!!!

[@sebastiankock2405]

Changing the way the body metabolizes sugar and fat sounds like a bad idea

[@PatriciaWesseh]

I really want to lose weight I’m in Ghana how will I get it

[@momentomori499]

Thanks America your tax cuts and subsides given to pharmaceuticals have made this drug possible and its cool you guys are willing to pay for it for us aswel as no other country will be charged as much as you guys for it thanks again.

[@badbattleaxe5832]

Let’s get a generic version soon a thousand dollars a month is insane.

[@WeylandLabs]

NBC loves big pharmaceuticals company's ! 😂

[@thebroham5239]

and so does “the big guy”

[@jimmymartinez2585]

I take it it works

[@koda3967]

For that cost a person could hire a personal trainer, a dietician and a club membership! (Yes, the trainer and dietician would not be exclusive, but available for weekly appointments.) Crazy what we will spend rather than get off our lazy a**es.

[@Shawn-ho6de]

I am obese and just went to the gym. I just benched 225 for 10 reps and it felt good because it was a new record for me. I hope to keep it up and mix in more cardio rather than just walking once I become more healthy. I agree personal responsibility does play a big role but don't you think genetics could also contibute a decent amount. Why are identical twins separated at birth almost always the same body composition when the environmental factors are different? I just started Ozempic and I hope it will help me with my problem. I realize I need to do better but hopefully this will help people like me and make it less tempting to make bad decisions. I need to win this battle.

[@terrodar19]

‘Obesity not a medical problem’ ?????? LOOOOL.

[@thebroham5239]

it’s a lazy problem

[@blackcloud415]

For this one I wouldn't put it on insurance to pay for the $1,100 a month drug. I would put it on the creator of it to make it cheaper. And that often takes time to get the manufactoring costs down.

[@ndnaf3705]

I can feel The side effect complaints coming on!

[@jessicak4913]

I been on this for 2 months and have lost 23 pounds I take it for high blood sugar

[@gener.1253]

How does it remove the sugar from your blood? As far as I know, there are two ways your body removes blood sugar. You burn it as fuel in your cells or your liver converts it to fat and stores it. Seriously, where does it go?

[@jessicak4913]

@@gener.1253 normally you pass sugars out through pee but the meds work to break sugars down differently

[@gener.1253]

@@jessicak4913 Normally the kidney is recycling sugar back into the bloodstream. If the blood sugar level gets higher than 180 mg/dl, the kidneys start to spill sugar into the urine. This contributes to kidney disease found in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. I think I would want to normalize my blood sugar in a way that would not contribute to kidney disease.

[@jessicak4913]

@@gener.1253 well my a1c is great on this new medication and it’s working for me

[@dolorescraven1044]

Has Mounjaro been approved as a weight loss drug yet?

[@markmedley6849]

Did she say Medicare doesn't cover it, but Medicaid does?