Losing weight is rarely an easy journey, and the effectiveness of GLP-1 medications in helping people shed that weight has led to its popularity all around the world. But does that mean that these medications can be taken by anyone who is struggling with weight loss? And more worryingly, with some of these medications seemingly sold on e-commerce platforms, should you be buying them online? We speak to endocrinologist Dr Lim Quan Hziung, who’s also a council member with the Malaysian Obesity Society, to find out.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories:  managing disease,  wellness

Tags:  the bigger picture,  health & living,  weight loss,  obesity,  chronic disease,  medicine,  GLP-1 RA,