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Radio 5 Live,08 Jan 2026,6 mins

Jabs for life?

Voice of the UK

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Slimmers who come off weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro or Wegovy can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting and exercising, new research suggests. Data published in the British Medical Journal, suggests overweight people shed large amounts when using jabs - about a fifth of their body weight - but once they quit they regain 0.8 kg every month, on average. That means they return to their pre-treatment weight in a year and a half. Nicky Campbell asked 5 Live listeners if fat jabs should be for life?

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