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The science and safety behind newly popular weight loss drugs

Today's weight loss drugs pull from the science of diabetes treatments.

January 26, 2023
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It put it out of reach for some patients who needed it urgently.

"Because of the unfortunate TikTok trend, we're running out of Ozempic for diabetics. For diabetics this is a life-saving medication, for heart attack and stroke," said Dr. Frank Chae, who works at Sky Ridge Medical Center.

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Learn more about Dr. Chae and the team at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery

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January 26, 2023

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