Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley discussed his recent weight loss and the blunt words his doctor gave him to inspire his dramatic drop in pounds.
According to information from the , Mounjaro is used along with diet and exercise to help regulate blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is similar to other popular drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, both of which are the brand names for semaglutide. Wegovy was approved by the FDA in 2021. Charles Barkley during Game Two of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets on June 4, 2023, in Denver.
Wegovy was initially intended to treat patients with chronic obesity, while Ozempic was meant for people with Type 2 diabetes.Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
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