- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker revealed he has lost 80 pounds after being prescribed a GLP-1 medication following a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis two years ago.
- The 61-year-old Democratic governor said that the treatment has been life-changing, helping him eliminate constant food cravings and avoid needing lifelong insulin injections. He said “it was the strangest feeling” to not have constant food cravings.
- Pritzker said his family health history influenced his health journey, noting that his father died of a heart attack at age 39, which inspired him to combine the GLP-1 medication with a routine of walking four miles daily.
- President Donald Trump has frequently targeted Pritzker with personal insults regarding his weight, including calling him a big, fat slob and claiming he was too busy eating to effectively govern Illinois.
- The billionaire Hyatt hotel heir, who is seeking a third term as governor and is viewed as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, said he wanted to use his platform to encourage others to explore treatments under a doctor's care.
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