IT will come as no surprise that fat jabs are helping to shrink the nation’s collective waistline.
If you’re not on them, a loved one probably is — and many of us will have wondered: “Should I try it?”
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There is no denying weight-loss injections are “miracle” drugs, suppressing appetites and silencing food noise with incredible effect.
Celebs love them, with Sharon Osbourne, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Gemma Collins, Gogglebox’s Amy Tapper, Reform UK defector Nadine Dorries, Stephen Fry and James Corden all admitting to trying them.
And their “game-changing” qualities don’t begin and end with melting fat away.
Studies have suggested the medication can slash the risk of heart attack, booze addiction, stroke and kidney disease, while the so-called “Ozem-d*ck” phenomenon has seen men raving about the improved size of their manhood.
Risks outweigh benefit
But what is driving people to resort to using serious medicines that come with potentially life-threatening side-effects, often without even consulting a doctor?
Last Saturday, The Sun exclusively revealed that one death a week is being linked to Wegovy and Mounjaro, with figures soaring from 82 at the end of January to 106 by June — that’s 24 lives lost in just 21 weeks.
The Sun’s resident GP Dr Zoe Williams says: “These drugs are medical treatments, not cosmetic aids.
“They are not safe or appropriate for people with low or healthy body weight and should not be used simply to try to drop a dress size for a holiday or upcoming wedding.
“The risks outweigh any health benefits in these cases. As with any medication, there are potential side-effects.
“One of the most serious is pancreatitis, which is a medical emergency and can result in organ failure.”
That said, for people living with obesity, plagued by chronic pain, long-term illness and the risk of early death, these drugs are undoubtedly a game-changer.
Dr Zoe adds: “The bottom line is, among obesity specialists — those who have experience of treating the patients these drugs are intended for — I have yet to meet anyone who thinks they are a bad idea.”
With that in mind, we wanted to get under the skin of the biggest health story of 2025 and find out what readers really think.
So we quizzed 1,000 of you who are already on fat jabs — and the results, were jaw-dropping.
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Inhibitions — and underwear — are being shed and sex lives transformed. Our poll also gets to the bottom of how people are paying for the pricey “quick fix”.
With 37 per cent of jab lovers saying the drugs have boosted their libido, and half revealing they are more loved-up in relationships, perhaps it is no surprise that one in five feels their mental health has improved.
Every tool we have to combat obesity is valuable. That includes weight-loss injections
Dr Zoe Williams
Weight loss among people on the jabs ranges from 7lb (that’s half a stone) to a whopping 10st — with 2st the average success seen.
And when it comes to celebrity inspiration, 13 per cent of female jab fans are desperate to emulate Beyonce’s bootylicious curves, while five per cent want to look like Margot Robbie or Amanda Holden.
Meanwhile, ten per cent of blokes aspire to have abs like David Beckham, while a handful fancy themselves in the Tom Hardy/Idris Elba camp.
But it is no secret that these miracle meds don’t come cheap — The Sun broke the story that Mounjaro prices were rising by up to 170 per cent from September 1.
Bootylicious curves
What is clear from our reader responses is that the weight-loss jab furore is far from tailing off. The injections are here to stay, whether we agree with them or not.
“Every tool we have to combat obesity is valuable,” says Dr Zoe. “That includes weight-loss injections.
“They are an important addition to our toolbox and can help mitigate some of the negative effects of the modern food environment.
“Used correctly, they can be hugely beneficial.”
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