TikTok has helped fuel a trend of doctors prescribing the drug off label to people for weight loss, leading to a medication shortage for diabetic patients.
Ozempic, an injection that keeps blood sugar levels in check for patients with type 2 diabetes, has been in shortage for about four months, according to the database maintained by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Black and Hispanic people are more likely to live in food deserts and have challenges accessing healthcare. Community-based programs are seeking to address the disparity.
As 34 million people in the country battle diabetes, lawmakers are attempting to address insulin costs, which have affected countless Americans who depend on this medication.