Summary
A study published in The British Medical Journal found that people who stop using weight-loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro often regain the lost weight within 1.5 years. The study involved more than 9,000 adults and suggested that ongoing treatment might be necessary to maintain weight loss.
Key Facts
- The study analyzed over 9,000 adults worldwide using weight management medications (WMMs).
- Participants lost about 20% of their body weight while using the injections.
- Upon stopping the injections, they regained approximately 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) per month.
- Most weight was regained within a year-and-a-half after stopping the drugs.
- People who lost weight through exercise and dieting regained weight much slower, at 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) per month.
- The study noted nearly half of the participants stopped using the injections within the first year.
- The manufacturers of these drugs argue obesity should be treated as a chronic condition, requiring continuous treatment to manage.
