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Lennox Kalifungwa

Tech Titans Musk And Zuckerberg’s Boxing Match Highlights Controversy Over Weight Loss Drugs

A photo of medication in the form of pills. Diabetic medication Wogevy becomes the new secret to weight loss. HAL GATEWOOD/UNSPLASH.

As the world watches tech titans Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg prepare for an unexpected boxing match, Musk’s slimmed-down physique has caught attention. This transformation is attributed to his use of Wegovy, a semaglutide medication used for chronic weight management, Fast Company reports.

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic are primarily intended for diabetes patients but have gained popularity off-label for weight loss. This trend has led to shortages for diabetic patients who need them. The attention these drugs have garnered has also sparked developments in the weight loss medication space.

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