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9 Investigates the risk of taking diabetes medications for weight loss without doctor supervision

ORLANDO, Fla. — New drugs designed to treat diabetes are instead being used by people looking to lose weight.

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9 Investigates why improper dosing and a lack of oversight could be putting people at risk.

Watch the story live at 5 p.m. Thursday on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.

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Read: FDA looking into popular diabetes and weight loss drugs for significant side effects

Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly, WFTV.com

Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.