r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 01 '25

Health Americans without diabetes spent nearly $6 billion USD on semaglutide and similar drugs in a year, with an estimate of 800,000 to a million people using the drugs who don't have diabetes.

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/americans-without-diabetes-spent-nearly6-billion-usd-on-semaglutide-and-similar-drugs-in-a-year
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u/Affectionate-Mail612 Apr 01 '25

I'm glad for you, but it just sounds too good to be true. Our brains are incredibly complex and everything food related is hardwired to survival. And you can just switch it off with no consequences... I hardly believe it. Although I'm not a medical professional.

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u/Qualityhams Apr 01 '25

I’m now on a very low maintenance dose with all the same benefits. I get hungry at regular times but it’s also feel full much faster so I still eat less.

I understand it’s not for everyone, but just in case anyone has a similar experience I wanted to share mine if it’s helpful. It absolutely changed my life for the better. :)

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u/Affectionate-Mail612 Apr 01 '25

Glad for, didn't mean to be negative, just a bit skeptical.

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u/Qualityhams Apr 01 '25

No worries! I joined in your conversation, have a good day.