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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he has lost 80 pounds on ‘life-changing’ GLP-1 medication

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer says he has lost 80 pounds while using a “life-changing” GLP-1 medication since he was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. Pritzker discussed his weight loss and use of the medication in an interview with CBS News that aired on Monday. It comes as the

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ABC17News.com· Sep 21, 1:25 PMIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he has lost 80 pounds on ‘life-changing’ GLP-1 medicationAlso ran in Atlanta Black Star, Chicago Tribune, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, The Mercury News

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Illinois Republicans set state fair sights on Gov. JB Pritzker and 'flat-out crazy' DemocratsGOP governor nominee Darren Bailey and other Republicans mostly steered clear of mentioning President Donald Trump as they kicked off their run to the general election.

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