Ozempic was developed with the intent to treat type 2 diabetes, but today, it’s become one of the biggest weight-loss crazes in North America. Nisreen Abdel-Majid digs into what happens when a medication meant to save lives becomes a massive cultural trend, who it affects, and how severely. We hear from Mousa Abdul Samar, Pharmacist and Manager at Deen Pharmacy, who offers a vital perspective on Ozempic’s intended use and the risks of misuse. Bill Shakleton, a retired AMI colleague living with type 2 diabetes, shares his personal journey with the drug and how the weight-loss buzz affects him directly. And Amy Amantea, an artist and accessibility advocate who's had type 1 diabetes her whole life, reflects on what it means to navigate treatment and public perception around Ozempic. Nisreen asks her guests for perspectives on who gets Ozempic, who needs it, and what we aught to pay more attention to around quick health fixes.
Ozempic was developed with the intent to treat type 2 diabetes, but today, it’s become one of the biggest weight-loss crazes in North America. Nisreen Abdel-Majid digs into what happens when a medication meant to save lives becomes a massive cultural trend, who it affects, and how severely. We hear from Mousa Abdul Samar, Pharmacist and Manager at Deen Pharmacy, who offers a vital perspective on Ozempic’s intended use and the risks of misuse. Bill Shakleton, a retired AMI colleague living with type 2 diabetes, shares his personal journey with the drug and how the weight-loss buzz affects him directly. And Amy Amantea, an artist and accessibility advocate who's had type 1 diabetes her whole life, reflects on what it means to navigate treatment and public perception around Ozempic. Nisreen asks her guests for perspectives on who gets Ozempic, who needs it, and what we aught to pay more attention to around quick health fixes.