Parent Uses Ozempic to Prevent Daughter's Obesity

Kait Handler, concerned about her 12-year-old daughter Birdie's weight, has put her on Ozempic, a weight loss medication, to prevent obesity. Despite initial reluctance, Birdie has lost weight and feels better about herself. The use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic in children has surged, with prescriptions increasing significantly since FDA approval for those over 12. While some experts warn about potential side effects and the need for long-term safety data, the drugs are seen as a tool to manage obesity in children, though they remain costly and sometimes hard to access.