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In Birmingham, the rising popularity of Ozempic, a drug originally developed for diabetes, reflects a growing reliance on medical interventions for weight loss. With obesity-related hospital admissions exceeding 33,000 last year in the city, demand for such treatments is increasing.
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00:00In Birmingham, the rising popularity of Azempic, a drug originally developed for diabetes,
00:06reflects a growing reliance on medical interventions for weight loss. With obesity-related hospital
00:12admissions exceeding 33,000 last year in the city, demand for such treatments is increasing.
00:19Azempic works by suppressing appetite, but health experts warn it should not be seen
00:23as a quick fix. Reports of side effects such as nausea and vomiting, as well as concerns
00:28over unregulated sources, highlight the importance of using the medication under medical supervision.
00:34Local GPs confirm a growing number of patients seeking prescriptions for weight loss drugs,
00:40including Azempic. This trend mirrors a national rise in obesity-related prescriptions, with
00:46over 360,000 issued across England last year. Health officials continue to stress that lifestyle
00:52changes alongside medical treatments are essential to addressing the root causes of obesity.

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