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Ozempic and similar medications are highly in-demand and yet remain deeply controversial. Online conversations about them are often full of misinformation and echo decades of flawed teachings on weight management. So what do we get wrong when we talk about this new wave of weight-loss medications? A lot, it turns out.

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[-] Son_of_Macha@lemmy.cafe 1 points 1 week ago

The Doctor wanted to give you meds because it will stop you having a heart attack. Most people can't magically get more sleep and lose weight in a short time scale. Good for you but overall medication massively lowers the chance of serious health complications and life style change doesn't magically fix most conditions.

[-] CoffeeBreaker@piefed.social 1 points 1 week ago

Most people can’t magically get more sleep and lose weight in a short time scale

If I am "talking to a doctor" in order to be properly informed and be able to make a decision about my health, and if the doctor treats you like you are one amalgamation of "most people", then what's the point?

Notice I'm not saying "he was wrong for recommending medication", but I am saying that "talk to your doctor" is not really synonym with "best advice for you" - specially in the US where there are so many misaligned incentives.

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