We're just 80 days away from Christmas, a time when many of us start feeling the pressure to shed those extra kilograms. The reality is, that we'll soon be reuniting with family members, some of whom tend to make unsolicited comments about our appearance. Interestingly, a trend that originated in America has made its way to South Africa, and it involves the growing popularity of a medication called Ozempic (also known as semaglutide), typically used for diabetes management but also sought after for its potential in accelerating weight loss. The main catch with the drug is that its active ingredient (glucagon-like peptide-1) makes users feel full faster which causes them to shed weight. What does all of this mean for those of us on a weight loss journey and, importantly, for diabetes patients who are facing difficulties accessing this medication due to its newfound alternative use worldwide? Principal Scientist at Ezintsha Research Centre Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana and Board Member at the South African Medical Association (SAMA) Professor Jacques Snyman join Lerato Mbele for the conversation.

<p>We're just 80 days away from Christmas, a time when many of us start feeling the pressure to shed those extra kilograms. The reality is, that we'll soon be reuniting with family members, some of whom tend to make unsolicited comments about our appearance. Interestingly, a trend that originated in America has made its way to South Africa, and it involves the growing popularity of a medication called Ozempic (also known as semaglutide), typically used for diabetes management but also sought after for its potential in accelerating weight loss. The main catch with the drug is that its active ingredient (glucagon-like peptide-1) makes users feel full faster which causes them to shed weight. What does all of this mean for those of us on a weight loss journey and, importantly, for diabetes patients who are facing difficulties accessing this medication due to its newfound alternative use worldwide? Principal Scientist at Ezintsha Research Centre Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana and Board Member at the South African Medical Association (SAMA) Professor Jacques Snyman join Lerato Mbele for the conversation.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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