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According to a recent ABC News article, Eli Lilly’s popular Type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro could be approved for weight loss by the end of 2023. The drug, marketed under the brand name Wegovy, was originally approved as a diabetes medication but has been found to promote weight loss in clinical trials. It is administered via injection once a week and is designed to help people with obesity lose weight and improve their overall health.

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