A Shocking Amount Of Adults Are Taking Ozempic Or Similar Drugs
Does it seem like everyone is taking Ozempic these days? The diabetes and weight loss drug, and others like it, known as GLP-1s, have become so popular, according to KFF,…
Does it seem like everyone is taking Ozempic these days? The diabetes and weight loss drug, and others like it, known as GLP-1s, have become so popular, according to KFF, around 12% of adults in the U.S. have tried it at some point.
Losing weight is often viewed not just as a means of improving one’s physical appearance, but more importantly, as a crucial step towards a healthier life. Embarking on a weight loss journey can lead to numerous health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. It can also enhance mental health by boosting self-esteem and decreasing the likelihood of depression.
The cornerstone of a weight loss journey is typically a balanced diet and regular physical activity but some are cutting corners with the revolutionary drug meant to treat Diabetes.
Here's what the poll found about adults taking Ozempic:
- About 6% - or more than 15-million - American adults are currently taking one of these drugs.
- While 62% say they’ve taken a GLP-1 to treat a chronic condition, like diabetes or heart disease, four in 10 (43%) have taken it primarily to lose weight.
- A quarter of those who’ve ever taken one of these drugs have been told by a doctor that they have heart disease, and 22% have been told by a doctor that they’re overweight or obese in the last five years.
- Just over half (54%) of those who’ve taken GLP-1 drugs say the cost was hard to afford, while 22% say it was “very difficult.”
- Insurance covers at least part of the cost for those who are insured, but 53% say it was still tough to afford.
- Medicare currently doesn’t cover prescription drugs used for weight loss, but six in 10 think the policy should be changed to cover them for people who are “clinically overweight.”
- Over three-quarters (79%) report getting these drugs or a prescription for them from their primary care doctor or a specialist, 11% have gotten it from an online provider or website and 10% have gotten it from a medical spa or aesthetic medical center.
All 6 Songs Taylor Swift Cut From The Eras Tour Setlist
A new version of the Eras Tour debuted in Paris on May 9th. I hypothesized some songs would be cut to make room for tracks from her latest project The Tortured Poets Department. And yes unfortunately some songs were in fact cut from the Eras Tour setlist.
And as the night (luckily afternoon here in North Carolina) began it seemed to be going the way of the song(s) I hypothesized.
But then things got a little chaotic. To say the least. Eras changed order, were combined, songs were cut, and new outfits. It was confusing, and fun to watch in real time. And it was a little bittersweet when I realized what the songs cut from the eras tour setlist were.
And the songs/performances added are worth any price we had to pay. Seriously that may be worth the (mindblowingly expensive) price of admission.
So here are all the songs that we said goodbye to on the setlist. Thankfully we can still stream them on Disney +! See a full rundown of everything added and the chaos Paris brought here.
6 Songs Cut From The Eras Tour Setlist
1. The Archer
Taylor left "The Archer" off the theater version of the Eras Tour so I expected this one right out of the gate. And that's what we got. I adore this track so I'm sad to see it go, but I never expected it to make the setlist in the first place.
2. Long Live
While this may be one of the hardest losses for a lot of fans, I expected it. "Long Live" was only added after the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version). So I had a feeling it would be one to go as well. While I'm sad I won't get to experience it on the Eras Tour (the two shows I've already been to were pre it being added), I'm thankful I've seen it live a handful of times. So if that means seeing songs I haven't heard live before it's worth it to me.
