FEATURE: Experts sound alarm as weight-loss use of diabetes drug spreads in Japan

A type 2 diabetes drug approved by Japan's health ministry is being taken by young people seeking rapid weight loss, a growing trend fueled by social media promotion that has doctors warning of serious health risks associated with off-label use.Many users purchase the medication online after minimal consultation, and some report severe side effects, prompting experts to raise concerns about the broader influence of appearance-focused values spreading through digital platforms and media.A woman in her 20s working at a cabaret club in Osaka said she first learned about the drug being sold und…READ FULL ARTICLE