“I’m Honest about what I Do”
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Kyle Richards I am clapping back to assumptive commentsers.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star, 54, replied to multiple Instagram users who commented on a post Page Six Monday evening was addressed a recent bikini selfie Richards posted Follow her Instagram Story.
“Ozempic?” said one userThe reference is to the popular off-label weight loss medication for diabetes, which is what Hollywood has made a big deal about.
“I am NOT taking Ozempic. Richards responded, “Never have.”
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“I believe it’s many trips to the plastic surgeon,” said another comment. Halloween Ends The actress replied, “I’ve never tried Ozempic. This is not from cosmetic surgery.” I did have a breast reduction In May
“I’m open about what I do. She added that if you think giving plastic surgery credit makes it feel better, then pop off sister.”
Richards made the comments after she displayed her washboard abs on Sunday. modeled a sporty black two-piece swimsuit In a mirror selfie she took from her closet
The Bravo Star gave an earlier gift of a glimpse at her fitness routine She shared an earlier post-workout mirror selfie, along with her gym friends, including a friend and RHOBH Alum Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave.
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Ozempic is a FDA-approved prescription medication that helps lower blood sugar for people with Type 2 Diabetes. The FDA has approved it as the brand name for semaglutide. This stimulates insulin production and targets brain areas that regulate appetite.
Novo Nordisk, maker of Ozempic makes several brand-name medications containing semaglutide. Wegovy is an FDA-approved weight loss medication for people with obesity.
These medications are administered via injections in the stomach, arm, or thighs.
Ozempic’s use has led to an increase in demand. According to the FDA, Ozempic is “currently in shortage”. website.
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Dr. Caroline Apovian, codirector of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, warned that these medications are limiting the availability of medication for patients with diabetes who are otherwise at greater risk.
Apovian told PEOPLE that the Hollywood trend was “concerning”. “We’re talking not about stars who have to lose 10 lbs. People who are obese, or are about to die from obesity.
She continued, “You are taking away patients with diabetes.” “We have lifesaving drugs… and the United States public that really needs these drugs can’t get them.”