TikTok trend causes shortage of drug used to help treat Type 2 diabetes

ORLANDO, Fla. — A drug used to treat diabetes is now causing a stir on social media.

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Ozempic, a drug originally used to treat Type 2 diabetes, is now being prescribed for weight loss and it’s leading to a nationwide shortage.

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The new TikTok craze has many diabetic patients outraged as they struggle to get the medication needed to manage their disease.

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There are other similar medications available, but they may not be suitable for all patients.

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