What dieticians say about staying safe on weight-loss jabs (Full Transcript)

[00:00:00] Speaker 1: If you're on weight loss jabs right now, here's what you need to know according to dieticians. Don't just stop eating. The jabs can be a powerful appetite suppressant, and one of the biggest issues experts see is that on some days people almost stop eating altogether, which can lead to a lack of nutrition and losing muscle mass. It's about planning smaller portions that are still nutritious. And don't rely on the jabs to do it all. Experts say the best plan is to combine them with some physical activity. Have an exit strategy. Staying on the jabs for a long time isn't cheap, and coming off them can feel like a cliff edge. The NHS guidance is generally that a patient could stay on the jabs for two years. Some people taper their dose and then stop, but no one really knows what the effects may be of staying on the jabs even longer term. And if you're struggling, it's important to get some medical advice and have a tailored action plan. The UK's medicines watchdog recommends people get at least a year of support after treatment to help keep the weight off. But with so many people paying for the drugs privately, that support isn't automatically there.