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Kelly Clarkson Addresses Those Ozempic Rumors Amid Weight Loss Journey

One hot topic everyone in Hollywood still seems to be talking about that isn't Traylor? Oh-oh-oh Ozempic.

Originally marketed for treating Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic—the trade name of an injectable medication called semaglutide that was FDA-approved in 2017—has become the latest weight loss trend. And, like many wellness fads in the past, it's sparking debate, especially after the FDA logged a reported shortage of the drug last August due to an increase in demand.

As first reported by Varietylast September, celebrities begantaking the insulin drug as a way to lose weight quickly, though many stars suspected of using it have been quick to deny the rumors.

Kelly Clarkson, for instance, says it's not her medication of choice. Though, as she shared on the May 13 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, she is taking "something that aids in helping break down the sugar—obviously my body doesn't do it right."

Amy Schumer, meanwhile, says she tried Ozempic a couple years ago ("I was one of those people that felt so sick and couldn't play with my son," she admitted) and called out those in Hollywoodwho won't admit that they've done the same.