On TikTok, the hashtag "#Ozempic" has reached more than 500 million views. This anti-diabetic medication is trending on the social network for its' slimming properties, a phenomenon that is causing supply shortages and worrying doctors.
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Diet fads come and go, but injecting oneself with certain medication meant for diabetics seems to be more than just a passing trend.
Some people are determined to lose weight quickly – and at any cost.
In the past couple of years, the likes of Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) have been touted as the miracle weight-loss solution we've all been waiting for in some circles.
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