THE INTERVIEW: Life after weight-loss medication — what happens when the injections stop?
By Joy WatsonSouth Africa
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The arrival of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has transformed weight loss. But what happens when people stop taking them? In her new book, dietitian and public health researcher Dr Linia Patel examines the uncomfortable realities of weight regain, muscle loss and the importance of looking beyond the scale.
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- Length
- 50 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 2, 2026
- Byline
- Joy Watson
- Source
- Daily Maverick