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The Good, Bad, And Gassy Sides Of Taking Ozempic, Wegovy
Published 1 month ago
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Sure, there are weight-loss success stories, but behind the scenes people are navigating insurance challenges, side effects, and the possibility of taking GLP-1 medications for life.
For some people, they've been life-changing. For others, they are rethinking whether the drug is worth it.
In the Loop talks with a panel of residents across the Chicago region about how these medications changed their health, their relationship with food, and the complicated decisions involved in taking or stopping GLP-1 drugs.
GUESTS: Linda Nemec, Sleepy Hollow, Ill., resident
Dr. Ahsan Basha, oncologist, Edgewater resident
Betsy Elsaesser, Logan Square resident
For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.