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Secrecy, shame, and stigma once surrounded GLP-1 therapeutics, but that is beginning to change. In fact, many celebrities have made their experiences public. Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs called GLP-1 (or glucagon-like peptide 1) drugs include semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and the GLP-1/GIP dual agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound).
“There’s definitely a change happening and that shame is starting to disappear,” he says. Dr. Angela Fitchcurrent president Obesity Medical Society and Chief Medical Officer known well.
With the widespread use of GLP-1 drugs, the public has become more aware that the real cause of obesity and overweight is not simply a lack of willpower.
“People are starting to see obesity as a chronic disease that contributes to many other chronic diseases, rather than thinking of it as a choice,” Dr. Fitch says. And while GLP-1 is not perfect (it does have side effects), it can also help with obesity-related conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
“The more people talk about their use of these drugs, the more normalized the conversation will be and the more people going through similar issues will feel like they’re not alone,” he says. Tina Marinaccio, RDNa registered dietitian based in Denville, New Jersey, is certified in weight management. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Here are 13 celebrities who spoke out about GLP-1 drugs.
