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Re:Ozempic reduced grocery spending by an average of 5.3% in... by __alexs on Monday January 12, 2026 @10:23AM (#46589687)
1 in 12 is wild. That means about 50% of all obese germans are on GLP-1s.
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Re:Ozempic reduced grocery spending by an average of 5.3% in... by phil21 on Monday January 12, 2026 @10:58AM (#46590178)
It also likely includes T2 diabetics, where these meds are more or less best-in-class treatment now.
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Re:Ozempic reduced grocery spending by an average of 5.3% in... by kube-system on Monday January 12, 2026 @10:37AM (#46589863)
Are overweight but non-obese people unable to get GLP1s in Germany?
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Re:Ozempic reduced grocery spending by an average of 5.3% in... by __alexs on Monday January 12, 2026 @11:29AM (#46590686)
You need a BMI >30 or a BMI >27 + some risk factor like high blood pressure.
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Re:Ozempic reduced grocery spending by an average of 5.3% in... by roel_v on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @05:56AM (#46599401)
Yes, anyone is able to 'get' GLP1 analogs, but your BMI and comorbidities (as well as purchasing power) determine the 'how' and the cost.
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