Kelly Osbourne incites fury over Ozempic comments, says critics ‘can’t afford it’

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Kelly Osbourne has received criticism for the remarks she made about Ozempic recently.

The 39-year-old TV star recently expressed her backing for using Ozempic, a medication for Type 2 diabetes, to lose weight in an interview with E! News. According to Osbourne, she thinks the semaglutide injection, which is administered once a week, is "incredible". She also took issue with individuals who criticize others for using the medication.

In my opinion, it's absolutely fantastic," expressed the mother who has a child. "There are countless methods to shed extra pounds, so why not opt for something that's not as dull as exercising?"

Even though some medical professionals have expressed their disapproval of people using Ozempic for its unintended weight loss benefits, Osbourne argued that those criticizing the drug are just unable to finance its cost.

According to the Osbournes alum, the reason why some people dislike it is because they aspire to try it too. The individuals who express the strongest negative opinions are often the ones who are currently participating in it secretly or angered because they cannot afford it. Regrettably, it is costly at present, but it will become more affordable in the future as it has proven to be effective.

Osbourne's statements caused a lot of criticism on the internet. People used X, previously known as Twitter, to express their opinions that the increasing popularity of Ozempic has led to a worldwide deficiency of the medication required for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Ozempic, which is also known as semaglutide, imitates a hormone that manages hunger by making people feel full. There are rumours that numerous celebrities have employed the diabetes treatment as a fast solution for shedding pounds, at a cost of up to $1,500 per month.

Someone on X made a statement claiming that wealthy individuals have the privilege of having healthy food options, personal trainers, and chefs readily available to them, yet they choose to take Ozempic which is not intended for them. This choice is causing a scarcity of the drug for those who are genuinely in need of it.

Someone else stated that they believe the main issue lies with individuals who have diabetes not being able to obtain their medication due to others using it as a means to rapidly lose weight.

"Are you aware of how self-centered your statement is? Individuals suffering from diabetes are unable to obtain a vital resource," commented another user.

At the same time, a commentator labeled Osbourne's remarks as "unaware and unenlightened."

Osbourne discussing her use of Ozempic for weight loss is not a new occurrence. She, as well as her mother Sharon Osbourne, have been vocal about their use of the diabetes drug to reduce their weight. Last August, during an appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, the 71-year-old television personality spoke about the consequences she underwent upon taking Ozempic to aid her weight loss journey.

Sharon recalled a time when she was struggling with her weight and had exhausted all possible solutions. Then she was introduced to an injection that promised a slim figure. Although she initially experienced persistent nausea, Sharon noticed a gradual improvement in her symptoms with the passing weeks.

According to her, the initial weeks were terrible as she was constantly vomiting and feeling nauseous. However, after a couple of weeks, the nauseous feeling subsided.

The ex-X Factor panelist claimed that she consumed the medication for a period of four months and succeeded in shedding off as much as 30 pounds. Additionally, her offspring divulged that she too had started to receive the injection on a weekly basis, with the aim of dropping the excess weight she had gained during her pregnancy with Sid Wilson, the musician with Slipknot, which took place in late 2022.

Although semaglutide injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are quite popular, they are also known to come with several undesirable effects. As per the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), commonly observed side effects of consuming Wegovy consist of feeling nauseous, experiencing diarrhea, throwing up, facing constipation, enduring abdominal pain, having headaches, feeling exhausted, experiencing indigestion, feeling dizzy, and having difficulty digesting food.

The FDA has given caution against the use of Wegovy and Mounjaro as there can be harmful side effects. These include the possibility of developing thyroid C-cell tumours, pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, acute kidney damage, elevated heart rate, and even suicidal thoughts.

When you take Ozempic, it may increase your chances of developing thyroid tumors, which could be cancerous. It could also cause pancreatitis, affect your eyesight, and result in issues with your kidneys and gallbladder.

The Independent has reached out to Osbourne to solicit their response.