Jillian Michaels Warns Against Ozempic Weight Loss Craze

Published on January 23, 2024

Renowned fitness expert Jillian Michaels has expressed concerns about the growing popularity of Ozempic, a diabetes drug marketed as a weight loss solution. In an interview with E! News, Ms. Michaels highlighted potential drawbacks and urged caution for those considering the injectable medication originally designed for treating Type 2 diabetes. Ms. Michaels underscored the seriousness of Ozempic’s side effects, as outlined on the drug’s official website. These include inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), with symptoms such as severe and persistent abdominal pain, potentially radiating to the back. Vision changes are also listed, prompting users to inform their health care provider if any vision alterations occur during Ozempic treatment....