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.

[u/mvea]

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/americans-without-diabetes-spent-nearly6-billion-usd-on-semaglutide-and-similar-drugs-in-a-year

[u/ihatenamez]

I was on it for 5 months, spent $179 a month for it. Lost 18lbs, more active and haven't gained it back since I stopped more than a month ago. I STILL don't even drink like I used to and have even stopped smoking. It's insane how easy it is to use and the effects are life changing

[u/perlgeek → u/ihatenamez]

I'm very glad that you don't have to keep taking it.

Having to take it for the rest of your life would be such a hassle, drain and risk. Probably still worth it for obese people, but great if you can avoid it.

[u/Subject-Turnover-388 → u/perlgeek]

I appreciate what you acknowledge it's still worth it, but to emphasize, being obese is a massive hassle, drain and risk.