Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?
Summary
Steffen Peddie, who weighed over 35 stone (222 kg), began using prescription weight-loss drugs after struggling with his health and exercise. He found that many men use these drugs but do not openly talk about taking them or share their experiences.Key Facts
- Steffen Peddie is a 53-year-old man who lost more than 8 stone (about 51 kg) using weight-loss injections.
- Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro can be effective but are expensive and have possible side effects.
- Many men take these drugs privately and rarely discuss it with doctors or friends.
- Peddie observed that women tend to talk more openly about weight loss and medication than men.
- A recent study estimated that 1.6 million adults in England, Wales, and Scotland are using weight-loss drugs, mostly bought privately.
- The North East of England has the highest obesity rates in the country.
- Barry, a man from Chester-le-Street, shared how he lost weight using Mounjaro but kept it private due to fears it might not work.
- Social stigma and feelings of weakness make many men reluctant to talk about using weight-loss drugs.
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