Oprah emphasizes obesity as a ‘disease’ in new documentary promoting Ozempic

Oprah Winfrey: Leading⁢ the Weight Loss Discussion

TV host Oprah Winfrey is fully on board with Ozempic, ⁣insisting obesity is a disease and should be treated as such.

The 70-year-old celebrity has talked about‍ her ‍struggle with weight for decades and served on the board of Weight⁤ Watchers for nearly 10 years. Earlier this year, Winfrey admitted to⁤ using semaglutide injections for weight loss ‍and expressed her desire to reduce the stigma associated with them.

Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and Weight Loss Revolution

On Monday night, the ABC special ⁤“An ⁢Oprah Special: Shame, Blame‍ and the Weight Loss Revolution” further defended the use of medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound to⁢ aid with weight loss, per HuffPost.

During ‌the special, Winfrey said people should “stop the shaming and blaming” of individuals and themselves for weight gain because they⁣ could be battling a food addiction “disease” much like alcoholism.

“The number one thing I hope‌ people come away with is knowing that [obesity] is a disease,​ and it’s in the brain,” Winfrey said.

The talk show host also discussed her past struggle with maintaining a ​healthy weight, saying, “I have⁣ to say that I took on the shame that the world gave to me. For 25 years, making fun ‍of my weight was national sport.”

She brought up the infamous moment in 1988 when she showed off 67 pounds⁤ of animal‍ fat on camera to portray the amount of weight she had lost. But now Winfrey says she didn’t take ⁣weight⁣ off in a healthy way at the time, but rather opted to “starve” herself.

“After losing‌ 67 pounds on liquid diet, the next day, the very next day, I⁢ started to gain it back,” ​she said.

During ‌the special, ‍Winfrey interviews⁢ individuals who‌ have used semaglutide drugs for weight loss. She also speaks with doctors to assess the safety of taking the drugs long-term.

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Time reported on Oprah’s statement during the special: “All these years, I thought all of the‍ people who never had to‍ diet were just ​using their willpower, and they were for some reason stronger than me.” Winfrey admits to ​taking the medication but has not publicly revealed the​ specific brand​ she ⁢uses.

This type of medication, usually prescribed for Type II diabetes, ⁣slows gastric‍ emptying, leading ​to users feeling fuller for longer, curbing ⁢appetite significantly for weight loss results.

There are reports of side ⁢effects from the medication, including potential risks like ⁢thyroid tumors​ and cancer associated with Ozempic.⁢ Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, ⁤stomach pain, and constipation.

While some doctors prescribe Ozempic for weight loss without diabetes, it’s considered ​“off-label” ⁤as it’s not FDA-approved for weight management, and users may‌ regain lost ⁣weight if ‌they stop using the ​drug.

Winfrey closed the special by acknowledging that semaglutide drugs⁢ are not for everyone, adding, “for the people ⁣who think that this​ could be the relief and⁣ support and freedom…that you’ve been looking for your whole life… bless you.”

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