Struggling with obesity? Here's what doctors says

             Written by: Dr Subita Alagh

15 July 2025

It's a chronic, metabolic disorder involving hormones, genetics, and lifestyle, not just food choices.

What Really Causes Obesity?

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Obesity raises the risk of: ✔ Type 2 diabetes ✔ High BP ✔ Heart disease ✔ Liver damage ✔ Certain cancers

What Obesity Puts You At Risk For

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India now has access to a science-backed weekly injectable treatment designed for long-term weight management.

Medical Management

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It mimics a natural gut hormone that: ✔ Regulates appetite ✔ Slows digestion ✔ Promotes fullness ✔ Lowers calorie intake

What Does It Do?

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A once-weekly injection with gradually increasing doses over several weeks, under doctor supervision.

How It’s Taken

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Prescribed for: ✔ BMI ≥ 30 (Obese) ✔ BMI ≥ 27 with diabetes, BP, or heart disease

Who Is It For?

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This is a prescription-only treatment. Speak to a doctor or an expert to know if it’s right for you.

Don’t Self-Medicate—Get Guided

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