In 2022, more than 5 million prescriptions were written for diabetes drugs to be used for weight loss. The demand spiked because of social media influencers and celebrities touting the benefits. But widespread off-label use of diabetes drugs is raising concerns about cost and shortages.<ul>
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</ul>Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and University of Miami's Dr. Jill Richardson.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at <a href="mailto:podcasts@axios.com">podcasts@axios.com</a>. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper:<ul>
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