Long-term injectable use without medical supervision carries risks and is not recommended for cosmetic purposes
When a controversial New York Post article last month noted the comeback of the thin, heroin-chic body of the 1990s and early aughts it suggested increasing numbers were turning to suddenly trendy diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy
Start smaller, sip slowly, and ask your clinician or dietitian about your protein target if you have kidney concerns, diabetes medication changes, bariatric history, or persistent GI symptoms
David Ludwig (Harvard, Boston Childrens Hospital) and journalist Gary Taubes explore the science behind GLP-1s, their impact on insulin, weight loss, and chronic disease, and where dietary strategies like low carb or ketogenic therapy fit in