Pritzker says he’s lost 80 pounds on GLP-1: ‘I’ve been driven my whole life to lose weight’
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) has revealed that he has lost 80 pounds since being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago, according to reports from Politico and The Hill. Pritzker credited the weight loss to a GLP-1 drug, which he began taking after his diagnosis. In an interview that aired Monday on 'CBS Mornings,' Pritzker said, 'I have been driven my whole life to lose weight.' He added, 'The fact that I am now able to do it because this GLP-1 became...' The governor did not specify which GLP-1 medication he is using. Both sources reported that Pritzker's weight loss is significant and highlights the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs in managing diabetes and obesity. The governor did not comment further on his health or treatment in the interview.
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