Losing Weight with Meds Has Stigma, Study Shows
Researchers found people using prescription weight-loss drugs face negative judgments, and respondents said losing weight through medication could still carry stigma.
- A new study reveals that people face social judgment for their weight regardless of whether they used GLP-1 medications or traditional diet and exercise to lose it.
- Researchers expected GLP-1 users to face unique stigma, but were surprised by the extent of judgment aimed at anyone who lost weight, according to the assistant professor.
- Viral terms like "Ozempic face" reflect the scrutiny surrounding weight loss, as individuals using GLP-1 medications deal with both drug-related side effects and public commentary about their appearance.
- The findings indicate that losing weight does not necessarily allow individuals to escape stigma, as they may face judgment for their current weight and the methods used to achieve it.
- As GLP-1 medications gain popularity for weight loss, the study suggests that societal bias persists, targeting individuals regardless of their specific path to weight management or health choices.
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Losing weight with medication comes with stigma, study
"Ozempic face." "Ozempic butt." "Ozempic breath." Even "Ozempic feet." As people using GLP-1 medications for weight loss probably already know, people can be tough on them, even with the skyrocketing popularity of the drugs. Just look at all the viral…
Losing weight with GLP-1 meds has stigma, study shows
"Ozempic face." "Ozempic butt." "Ozempic breath." Even "Ozempic feet." As people using GLP-1 medications for weight loss probably already know, people can be tough on them, even with the skyrocketing popularity of the drugs. Just look at all the viral…
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Losing weight with meds has stigma, study shows
"Ozempic face." "Ozempic butt." "Ozempic breath." Even "Ozempic feet." As people using GLP-1 medications for weight loss probably already know, people can be tough on them, even with the skyrocketing popularity of the drugs. Just look at all the viral…
People who lose weight on Ozempic are viewed worse than people who don’t lose weight at all: study
New research suggests people judge GLP-1 users more harshly for slimming down with the drugs than those who don’t lose weight at all, with stigma also tied to post-Ozempic weight regain.
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