Jameela Jamil has spoken out against the use of diabetes medication Ozempic as a weight-loss method, with the actor revealing she is “deeply concerned” and ...
“This off-label use of Ozempic is greatly impacting availability of the medication for those who need it most, individuals with type 2 diabetes (or in the case of Wegovy, individuals with obesity),” he said. Additionally, Dr McGowan said “the weight that is lost will be regained”. “Who is worth any of this? What is worth any of this? “I have said what I have said about the potential harm of people using the diabetes medication for weight loss only. Ozempic, which is a brand name for semaglutide, is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use by individuals with type 2 diabetes. The increased demand for the diabetes medication has led to shortages of the drug. As noted by Ozempic’s [website](https://www.ozempic.com/how-to-take/side-effects.html), more serious side effects can include pancreatitis, low blood sugar, kidney failure, and gallbladder problems. “Wishing you all well and hope you have doctors that care about more than your size.” I’m screaming into a void. “We will see what happens. [Jameela Jamil](/topic/jameela-jamil) has spoken out against the use of diabetes medication Ozempic as a weight-loss method, with the actor revealing she is “deeply concerned” and “fears for everyone”.