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Pritzker Says GLP-1 Drug Helped Him Lose 80 Pounds

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  • Governor JB Pritzker announced he lost about 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug.
  • He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago and stopped insulin after the medication lowered his glucose.
  • He said his experience could inform policy after Illinois approved state employee health plans to cover GLP-1 drugs in 2024.
  • President Donald Trump repeatedly called Pritzker a “fat slob,” including at a November 25 White House event.