Posted on 04/13/2025 2:04:06 AM PDT by Libloather
A U.S. senator said a GLP-1 drug changed his life — and now he’s calling for widespread access to anti-obesity medications.
In a New York Times op-ed on April 8, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., wrote about his experience with Mounjaro (tirzepatide).
The injectable prescription medicine is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes.
Fetterman was prescribed the medication in July 2024.
“As a stroke survivor, I was interested in studies showing [Mounjaro] could significantly reduce the risk of major cardiac events,” the senator wrote.
“Even though I started taking it for my heart health, I’ve been struck by how much better it has made me feel across the board. It’s made a significant impact on my overall health,” he continued.
“Aches, pains and stiffness have vanished. Physically, I feel a decade younger, as well as clearer-headed and more optimistic than I’d been in years. As far as side effects, I’ve also lost around 20 pounds.”
Beyond lowering blood sugar, GLP-1 medications have also been linked to a range of other benefits, including improved heart health, neurological function and metabolic health, as Fox News Digital has reported.
Eli Lilly, maker of Mounjaro, also offers another version of the drug called Zepbound, which is the same medication approved for weight loss, chronic weight management and sleep apnea.
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Wow! Fantastic! Finally a drug that can change Liberal/Dem mindsets into Conservatives? Can it be put into our water supplies? Maybe fluoride is responsible for the Demo mindsets?
Let's begin by testing it out in the drinking water and coffee in the U.S. Congress.
Maybe fluoride is responsible for the Demo mindsets?
Congratulations for your life-altering changes leading to improved health and well being. Cheers!
Interesting how you see things that aren't there. There are drugs for that too. Otherwise, you are so full of scat, it is pouring out of your fingertips onto your keyboard.
All thanks to a persistent doctor. Thanks for the encouragement.
Ha ha, that’s awesome! These clowns always spew “genocide” and have for decades yet the Palestinian population has doubled since 1995. I was looking at the stats yesterday, 2.5 million in 1995, 5.1 million in 2024. Where’s the genocide? If Israel is committing genocide, they are failing miserably.
Thanks for setting me straight on Fetterman
I see we got a few pharma drug pushers on board. They probably drink Tang and call it OJ!!
RFK Jr. was a heroin addict for 14 years. Said it improved his grades, taking him to the top of his class. Said he would still be using heroin if it continued working for him. That is quite an endorsement for heroin, Grasshopper.
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