Concern over weight gain after 'skinny jabs'

Concern over weight gain after 'skinny jabs'

A health watchdog said that people coming off the drugs should be offered 'structured advice and follow-up support' to help prevent weight gain.

Health chiefs have raised concerns about people regaining weight after using Wegovy and Mounjaro, saying that patients coming off the drugs should be given support to help prevent them piling on the pounds again.

Research shows that many people regain weight after stopping treatment if they are not supported, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said.

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