Doctors are worried: diabetes medication is being used to lose weight

The Ozempic medicine has gone viral on social networks. Its main application is the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, Influencers began to portray the drug as a great weight loss method.

The Ministry of Health has issued an additional reminder to Luxembourg doctors, stating that such drugs should be prescribed strictly for citizens in need. In addition, the drug contains components that can lead to serious health complications: gastrointestinal disorders, pancreatitis, or hypoglycemia.

The thoughtless use of an antidiabetic can also create a shortage in the market. This can leave people who really need the drug without proper care.