She believes that the shortages are driven by the high demand for these drugs by people using them for cosmetic and weight loss purposes. 7 The overwhelming demand for GLP-1 agents for both type 2 diabetes treatment and the weight loss indication has resulted in shortages of not only the drugs themselves but also the delivery devices particularly those utilizing single-use pens, said Kathleen Dungan, MD, MPH, professor of internal medicine and interim director in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus
And there's a chance a person could end up with a fake product, with no recourse if they're harmed, she said
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