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Setting it straight. Gracie McGraw<\/strong><\/a> slammed trolls who criticized her use of<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ozempic \u2014 and explained how the medicine helps her cope with her polycystic ovary syndrome.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The musician, 25 \u2014 who is the eldest daughter of Tim McGraw<\/strong><\/a> and Faith Hill<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 took to social media last week to show off her bikini body in a series of black-and-white photographs. \u201cIt\u2019s a gorgeous day for narcissism!\u201d she jokingly captioned the carousel of images<\/a>, which featured her in a high-waisted two-piece bathing suit and a pair of chic black sunnies. (In addition to Gracie, the country legends\u2014 who tied the knot in 1996 \u2014 share daughters Maggie<\/strong>, 24, and Audrey<\/strong>, 21<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n When a hater tried to call out that her slim figure was due to the use of Ozempic \u2014 a type 2 diabetes drug that is which is traditionally meant to improve glycemic control \u2014 Gracie reminded the commenter she had nothing to hide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI did use Ozempic last year, yes,\u201d she replied. \u201cI am now on a low dose of Mounjaro for my PCOS as well as working out. No need to accuse when I have been open about it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Following her remarks, fans quickly took to the comments section to show their support for the singer.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cPCOS sucks. Insulin resistance, weight gain, ovarian cysts and polyps, hair growth on the face<\/a> and other odd areas. Plus a ton of other issues. I\u2019m super glad she was able to get access to a great medicaiton to help out!\u201d one person replied, while another wrote: \u201c\ud83d\udd25\u2764\ufe0fKilling it as per usual!!! You are fierce, gorgeous and amazing!!! Love you beauty!!!! Stay FIRE!\ud83d\udd25\u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The New York City resident has been candid about her health and weight loss journey over the years, first sharing her PCOS diagnosis in March 2022. \u00a0(The female reproductive condition occurs when the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens<\/a>, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts, according to John Hopkin\u2019s Medicine<\/a>.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI just wanted to share really quick that I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). To get the correct diagnosis you would need 2 out of the 5 characteristics of PCOS and I had 4,\u201d she explained via Instagram<\/a> in March 2022. \u201cDuring my appointment with my endocrinologist, I realized that may had been a factor in my issues with weight, so we decided to try a medicine to regulate my body more normally and create the tools to continue to keep my body<\/a> and myself healthy as I get older.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Gracie \u2014 who shared that she had been prescribed \u201cQysmia and Ozempic\u201d at the time \u2014 added that taking the \u201ccorrect steps toward my mental health\u201d is what allowed her to delve deeper into her physical issues.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSending love to those who are struggling with something similar or literally anything at all. Mental health is freaking hard !! It\u2019s a long road but we can get through it,\u201d she continued. \u201cI share my experience to hope my situation has reached someone who can relate \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Tennessee native concluded her post by revealing that the \u201cmedicine I\u2019m taking has given me a body I haven\u2019t had in years<\/a>\u201d and that she was \u201cfinding new ways to love\u201d herself \u201cevery day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Ozempic has become a hot topic in Hollywood<\/a> when it comes to weight loss. Dr. Thomas Su<\/strong>, a plastic surgeon, exclusively broke down<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>the controversial medicine for Us Weekly<\/em> in March. The doctor explained that while medicine like Ozempic is<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cnot even approved by the FDA for casual weight loss,\u201d but can be a \u201clong-term solution\u201d for individuals with weight-related conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe know that for Type 2 diabetics, it\u2019s going to be a lifelong medication that they\u2019re going to be on and for people who are heavier, it can be a long-term solution too<\/a>,<\/span>\u201d the University Of Texas Medical School alum said. \u201cIf you have a co-morbid condition, such as high blood pressure, or cardiac disease or high cholesterol \u2014 if you have one other high-risk factor for cardiac disease, Wegovy is actually approved, and it\u2019s meant for long-term use, not just for one year but for pretty much forever for management of that disease, just like a high blood pressure medication will become a permanent part of your medication regimen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n