New weight loss drugs could be life-changing for youth with diabetes
Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Starship Hospital
A paediatrician says drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could help reduce the number of young people affected by type 2 diabetes. Diabetes NZ has warned that rising diagnoses could lead to a major health crisis. These medications are not currently government-funded.