Ozempic, 糖尿病药物帮助体重减肥, 尽管美国成本高昂,
Ozempic, a diabetes drug aiding weight loss, gains popularity despite high U.S. costs.
Ozempic,一种2型糖尿病的药物,在减肥方面很受欢迎,约有40%的使用者为此目的摘下标签。
Ozempic, a drug for Type 2 diabetes, has become popular for weight loss, with about 40% of users taking it off-label for this purpose.
它的工作方式是模仿一种能减缓消化速度和信号完全性的荷尔蒙,在结合饮食和锻炼时帮助减肥。
It works by mimicking a hormone that slows digestion and signals fullness, aiding weight loss when combined with diet and exercise.
Ozempic尽管有效,但与美国拥有普遍保健的其他国家相比,其费用要高得多,使人们对可负担性感到关切。
Despite its effectiveness, Ozempic is much more expensive in the U.S. compared to other countries with universal healthcare, raising concerns about affordability.