New look at the Ozempic hype

Lose weight without dieting or drastic lifestyle changes? It can be done with the miracle drug Ozempic! That's what influencers claim. The weight-loss drug Ozempic is on an unprecedented rise. This diabetes drug is widely used by people who want to lose weight. Is it too good to be true? What if a drug actually stops people from living healthier lives?

On 17 February, Professor of Appropriate Care Tijn Kool and medical ethicist Gert Olthuis (both associated with IQ Health) spoke on this topic in LUX, Nijmegen, as part of Radboud Reflects.

Watch and listen here: Afvallen met Ozempic: wassen neus of wondermiddel? | Lezing en gesprek met hoogleraar Passende zorg Tijn Kool en medisch ethicus Gert Olthuis | Radboud Universiteit