At the end of last year, Oprah Winfrey shocked the public when she had a dramatic change in her appearance. The female MC admitted to using weight loss pills to slim her figure, but recently, there was news that Oprah was hospitalized due to a drug reaction.

The 70-year-old “media mogul” revealed her incredible “transformation” process in the past few months when she asked for help from weight loss pills . Although she did not specify which medication she was taking, Oprah Winfrey confirmed that it is a medication commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes patients because it helps regulate insulin levels in the body.

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Oprah gave many compliments to this drug and considered them a “gift”. Speaking to People magazine , she said: “In my life, the reality is that there is a medically approved prescription for weight control and better health that also makes me feel lighter. They are a salvation and a gift.”

However, fans were very concerned when there was information that the television icon was taken to the hospital due to a stomach virus and had to cancel his appearance on television.

Oprah’s longtime friend – MC Gayle King said: “Oprah will not participate in CBS Mornings because she is suffering from a stomach-related illness… She was hospitalized, her body was dehydrated and had to be given intravenous fluids.” . It’s a very serious thing.”

Gayle King confirmed that Oprah Winfrey was hospitalized due to the use of diet pills

Some viewers with medical knowledge shared their views on this: “Oprah Winfrey is taking a weight loss drug similar to ozempic. It suppresses appetite. It can also suppress the immune system leading to to illness. People taking ozempic often do not watch their calories. They may become malnourished and experience stomach problems.” Another person expressed: “Gastroparesis is a side effect of ozempic.”

In recent years, the “TV queen” has lost the audience’s trust because she repeatedly advertised weight loss pills that were not true.

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According to WebMD.com, some side effects of ozempic include vomiting and diarrhea, and they advise anyone with severe stomach or abdominal pain to see a doctor immediately.

Last October, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that taking diabetes drugs to lose weight can lead to dangerous gastrointestinal problems, including diabetes. bile, gastroparesis, pancreatitis or intestinal obstruction.