Health experts took to India on Sunday as celebrities like Tesla CEO Elon Musk recommended using antidiabetic drugs to lose a few extra pounds around the waist along with fasting. It urges people to be very careful when using such drugs for weight loss. High speed in the country.
“There are newer drugs, such as SGLT2 inhibitors and AGLP1 agonists, that cause significant weight loss. Some of these drugs are approved for weight loss in the United States. , even though it is available, is not approved in India for weight loss.For the treatment of diabetes,” Gupta told IANS.
Some of these drugs can be used for weight loss in obese, non-diabetic people, but “this should only be done under proper research and close medical supervision,” he warned.
In the United States, Ozempic, a prescription drug to treat type 2 diabetes, has received a lot of attention for one of its side effects: weight loss.
According to media reports, the topic “Ozempic” has become a social media sensation with over 300 million views on TikTok.
Ozempic’s maker Novo Nordisk said rising demand for the drug and supply chain problems are affecting supply.
Medications have become available to control sugar intake, but this also causes weight loss, which may appear to be an advantage for the patient.
“However, each drug has indications and side effect rates. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult a doctor before embarking on such treatment.
“Weight loss with some antidiabetic drugs does not entirely eliminate the need for lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) for the same purpose,” Fortis Memorial Institute, Gurugram Diabetes and Endocrinology Head of the department, Dr. Atul Rusla added. .
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