The popularity around weight loss drugs like Ozempic is worrying eating disorder experts, who say the conversation risks making recovery harder and could put others at risk of developing disorders.
MORE: Obesity drugs often aren't covered by insurance. Experts say this limits access, increases disparities.
The drugs don't cause permanent changes -- people can gain weight back if they stop taking it, research shows. Richmond said she'd be concerned about how people might react when the effects plateau or if they're no longer taking the drug.Overall, the conversation around the drugs risks reversing progress on the idea that there can be health at every size, Richmond said.
But the focus of the conversation around Ozempic and similar drugs is on the weight loss aspects, not improved health, Dennis said.
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