A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein The Celebrity Ozempidemic (with Aubrey Gordon)
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Jun 20, 2024 Aubrey Gordon discusses the societal impact of Ozempic on body image, diet culture, and eating disorders. They explore the celebrity discourse, weight loss maintenance, and body shaming within the context of weight loss drugs and public figures like Oprah and Khloe Kardashian.
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How Ozempic Actually Works
- GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic were developed for type 2 diabetes and reduce appetite by altering hormones.
- Weight loss is a side effect and sustaining it usually requires continued use, with notable side effects and cost.
Shortages And Access Tension
- These drugs caused shortages for diabetic patients once they were repurposed and popularized for weight loss.
- Off-label prescriptions and demand for on-label weight-loss versions strained access for those who originally needed them.
Celebrities As Cultural Screens
- Celebrity bodies become projection screens for cultural anxieties about weight, suffering, and moral worth.
- Public debate about celebrity weight often reveals collective judgments, not medical facts.