Dr Dominic Greenyer, GP and Director at The Health Suite Leicester, was recently featured on BBC Radio Leicester, taking part in a discussion on the continued rise in the use of weight loss injections and how they are influencing people’s eating habits and lifestyle choices.
The programme explored how appetite-suppressing medications are beginning to affect consumer behaviour, with food companies and supermarkets reporting changes in buying patterns, including reduced demand for takeaway foods and the launch of smaller-portion product ranges.
During the interview, Dr Greenyer explained how weight loss injections work and why they must be used responsibly and alongside lifestyle change.
“These medications reduce appetite and slow how quickly food leaves the stomach, helping people feel fuller for longer,” Dr Greenyer explained. “However, they work best when combined with healthy eating. Fatty, processed or takeaway foods can often make people feel very unwell while on the injections.”
Dr Greenyer stressed that weight loss injections should be viewed as a supportive tool, not a long-term solution on their own.
“They are designed to help people lose weight, not to be relied upon indefinitely to maintain it. Without changes to diet, exercise and overall lifestyle, some people can struggle when they come off the medication.”
He also highlighted that these treatments are typically prescribed for individuals with a very high BMI or those living with metabolic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease, where assisted weight loss can deliver significant health benefits.
Importantly, Dr Greenyer emphasised the need to address the underlying drivers of weight gain, including physical and mental health factors.
“The medication is only one part of a much bigger picture. Sustainable weight loss comes from tackling the root causes and supporting people to build healthier habits they can maintain long term.”
The discussion reinforced The Health Suite Leicester’s approach to weight management — combining medical support with nutrition, lifestyle change and long-term health planning to help patients achieve safe, sustainable results.
Listen from the 90th minutes at BBC Radio
