People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters

4 months ago

People who stop using weight-loss injections like Mounjaro or Wegovy regain weight four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting.
On average, users regain 0.8 kg per month after stopping injections, returning to pre-treatment weight in about a year and a half.
Conventional dieters regain weight more slowly, around 0.1 kg per month, though results vary.
The NHS recommends these injections only for overweight individuals with obesity-related health risks, not for those wanting minor weight loss.
Doctors should prescribe lifestyle changes alongside injections to help maintain weight loss.
Many experts suggest these treatments should be lifelong due to the high risk of relapse.
GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro mimic a natural hormone that regulates hunger, but stopping them can lead to increased appetite and overeating.
Around 1.6 million UK adults used these injections in the past year, with 3.3 million more interested in trying them.
Use is more common among women and people in their 40s and 50s.
Short-term use of these drugs may provide health benefits, but long-term use is often necessary to maintain weight loss.
Mounjaro and Wegovy are not automatically prescribed on the NHS; they are reserved for those with significant clinical need.
Pharmaceutical companies emphasize that obesity is a chronic condition requiring ongoing treatment, similar to diabetes or hypertension.

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