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The Skinny Jab: Who's Getting It?

Tonight · Season 2024 · Episode 27
When injections used to combat type II diabetes were found to have weight-loss side effects, they became instantly popular. These so-called 'skinny jabs' are licensed for use in the UK, but with increasing demand, who is eligible for them on the NHS? Do we know enough about them, and can they really help beat Britain's obesity crisis? Ranvir Singh reports.

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Season
2024
Episode
27
Air Date
26/Sep/2024
Air Time
20:30
Runtime
30 min

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When injections used to combat type II diabetes were found to have weight-loss side effects, they became instantly popular. These so-called 'skinny jabs' are licensed for use in the UK, but with increasing demand, who is eligible for them on the NHS? Do we know enough about them, and can they really help beat Britain's obesity crisis? Ranvir Singh reports.

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