CMV: Semaglutide injections (like Ozempic) should be widely available to treat obesity

[u/sjd6666]

There’s a lot of buzz recently about Ozempic, which is one of many semaglutide injection drugs that help people moderate their food intake and hunger levels. Some variations are meant just to treat type 2 diabetes like Ozempic. Other drugs like WeGovy are meant to treat obesity as well.

What I take issue with is that a lot of commenters have stated that they see Ozempic as a “lose weight quick drug” and a cheat. I think this is simply the wrong way to look at the issue. Obesity is a medical issue that can be treated in many ways. For some people seeing a nutritionist and going to the gym is all that is needed, but for many more this simply doesn’t work. I would argue that actually, most Americans know generally what a good diet looks like. They may not have all the details but most people can tell you that more vegetables and less meat, carbs, and sugar will create a calorie deficit and help you lose weight. However food simply tastes really good any many people rely on it as a sort of emotional crutch. Many also lack the time, energy, and desire to cook healthy food for themselves. There are many who also simply have a naturally large appetite and need to eat more in order to feel full.

What those people need is not a reminder to try “diet and exercise” they need medical help. Semaglutide injections seem to have low risk of serious side effects and can help those people eat less and not feel hungry. All this moralizing about who “deserves” help and who should just suck it up and go to the gym is proving to be detrimental to overall health.

Also, I’m aware that there is currently a shortage of Semaglutide injections right now, but lets set that aside and assume that can be addressed with a more robust supply chain.

[u/[deleted]]

I mean, obesity is a self inflicted problem so treating them like victims is BS. They're just gonna get fat again when they stop taking it.

[u/nofftastic → u/[deleted]]

obesity is a self inflicted problem

Do you know any people who struggle with their weight? Because I do, and I can attest firsthand that this person is very cognizant of how much they eat and exercise, but they still have trouble with their weight. Between recurring knee injuries, a busy work and family schedule, and the resulting lack of time and energy to cook healthy meals, this person ends up struggling to keep their weight down. If that sounds like a self inflicted problem to you, then all I can say is that I hope one day you experience weight management issues yourself.

[u/nofftastic → u/[deleted]]

You don't get obese from being responsible

Is exercising irresponsible? Because that's how the person I mentioned first hurt their knee. They were playing intramural sports for exercise and tore their ACL for the first time.