General Practitioner and Diabetologist Dr. Makhomisane Unpacks the Use of Ozempic as a Weight Loss Drug

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In this week’s health segment, Hlekani had the pleasure of hosting General Practitioner and Diabetes Specialist Dr. Makhomisane in the studio. They discussed Ozempic, a medication primarily used for treating type 2 diabetes, which can also lead to weight loss as a secondary effect. Dr. Makhomisane emphasised that although Ozempic has been approved for weight loss, it is essential to have it prescribed by a medical doctor. Like any other medication, Ozempic comes with its own side effects, which require users to exercise caution.

25 Aug English South Africa Business · Arts

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