Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Reveals GLP-1 Use for 80-Pound Weight Loss: ‘Life-Changing’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker shares how GLP-1 medication helped him lose 80 pounds, citing life-changing results.

September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Chicago, United States — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has disclosed his use of a GLP-1 medication to manage Type 2 diabetes and achieve an 80-pound weight loss, calling the experience ‘life-changing.’

The 61-year-old Democratic leader revealed in a CBS News interview that he was diagnosed with the condition two years ago and started the treatment after doctors warned he would need insulin for the rest of his life. He described feeling significantly better and more energetic since beginning the regimen.

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Pritzker emphasized the importance of consulting a physician before using such medications, while also sharing personal motivation rooted in his family’s health history. He mentioned his father died of a heart attack at age 39, which drove his focus on maintaining good health. The governor, who is seeking a third term as Illinois’ leader, did not directly link his weight loss to potential future political ambitions.

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