Spotlight story
A Spotlight article examines the role of new weight loss medicines such as Ozempic in South Africa, focusing on what these treatments could mean for people living with HIV. Early research suggests there may be potential benefits, but significant uncertainties remain.
As more people have started taking HIV treatment and treatment regimens have evolved, weight gain and obesity are now commonly seen in people living with HIV. In fact, there is evidence that obesity disproportionately affects black women living with HIV.
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Source : Spotligh
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