Illinois governor reveals two-year GLP-1 weight loss journey

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 21 Sept, 19:20 · Archive

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has disclosed using GLP-1 medication for two years to lose weight.

Pritzker revealed publicly for the first time that he has been using GLP-1 medication to lose weight over the past two years. The New York Post reports he has lost 80 pounds during this period. Pritzker denied that his weight loss regimen was connected to any presidential ambitions.

How it is being reported

• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s lost 80 pounds on GLP-1, sparking fresh talk of 2028 White House runIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed Monday that he's lost 80 pounds in two years with the help of GLP-1 medication -- but denied his regimen had anything to do with plans to run for president in two years time.New York Post · 21 Sept, 19:05
• JB Pritzker talks GLP-1 journey, asked about possible presidential runIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.CBS News · 21 Sept, 16:14
• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker details using GLP-1 for weight loss after diabetes diagnosisIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker sat down with David Begnaud to talk about something he's never shared before: his GLP-1 weight loss journey.CBS News · 21 Sept, 14:54

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