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Grieving Woman Turns to Ozempic After Family Loss

2/16/2026

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  • Tamar Abrams, 69, faced the deaths of both parents in 2022 and 2023.
  • Abrams moved to Warren, Rhode Island after these losses.
  • Abrams' health worsened, with a weight of 270 pounds, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
  • Abrams sought her doctor’s advice to use Ozempic, a diabetes medication that also promotes weight loss.
  • Novo Nordisk spent about $180 million on advertising in 2022 and $189 million in 2023.