New Yorkers weigh in on diabetes-fighting pills to lose pounds in new poll — almost 25% would take

Ten percent of respondents from the city and Long Island are already taking ,or know someone using, the drugs Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy to lose weight.

AFP via Getty Imageshealthy eating to lose a few extra pounds quickly,” said Aaron Glatt of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Department of Medicine.While all three drugs can generate weight loss, only Wegovy is approved by the Federal Drug Administration for weight control in obese or overweight teens and adults.

Nearly one-third — 32% — said they were overweight, about half said they were about right and 5% said they were underweight.Twenty two percent said they would take a prescription drug to lose weight, 55% disagreed and the rest gave no answer. Many respondents said they’re losing the battle of the bulge. Respondents with a New Year’s resolution for dieting and exercise said the regiment was “not going well.”

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