Don’t use weight-loss jabs to counter Christmas indulgence, warn experts

The rates of discontinuation with the drugs are high even when patients have received proper support, an obesity expert has said. Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters

There may be huge pressure to lose weight in the new year after a season of overindulgence, but experts have warned against purchasing slimming jabs to shed the festive pounds.

The diabetes drugs have shot to fame after it was found they can help people lose weight by mimicking hormones that make you feel full after eating. But while they have been hailed as an important tool in tackling obesity, their popularity – fuelled by celebrity endorsements – has also led to concerns.