Good for Governor Pritzker.
GLP-1 is a bit of a miracle drug. It really does effect the A1c and bring it into more normal ranges. But, the weight loss is not guaranteed and it did not happen by itself because Gov was on an injectable medication. Governor Pritzker applied the education given to him by his doctor and nurses and addressed the weight problem and he won. It is not easy to do even with GLP-1 and I congratulate him.
By Shia Kapos
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (click here) Monday that he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago and began taking a GLP-1 medication, resulting in an 80-pound weight loss that he says has transformed his health and daily life.
The disclosure marks the first time the Democrat has publicly disclosed that he has diabetes, as well as officially acknowledging that he is on GLP-1 medication, which is prescribed both for diabetes treatment and weight loss. The governor told CBS News he started taking the medication after doctors warned that he would likely need insulin for the rest of his life....
