Off the Scales: The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity

The inside story of the creation of Ozempic and its revolutionary impact on public health.

A “cure” for obesity has long been the holy grail for the pharmaceutical industry, one that seemed unattainable until recent breakthroughs in type 2 diabetes research led to the development of Ozempic, a weight loss medication that activates a hormone in the stomach called GLP-1, making people feel fuller for longer. The treatment is so effective that it is already disrupting many industries—from healt...