The rise in individuals who are prescribed GLP-1 medications has resulted in online discussion and a stigma that is apparent across all media channels. Instead of looking at why these medications are proving to be so effective from a scientific standpoint, many individuals online fuel conversations surrounding controversy and judgment. For example, many celebrities have come under public scrutiny for using GLP-1 medications, with critics claiming that they are “cheating” their way to weight loss.

The increase in scrutiny regarding the use of GLP-1s has become harmful to the public’s general understanding and perception of these medications. GLP-1 medications were created to target the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in an effort to promote improved blood sugar

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