Are Weight Loss Injections Safe? Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali Explains Who Should Use Semaglutide and Ozempic

Hyderabad: Weight loss injections such as Semaglutide and Ozempic have become one of the biggest health topics on social media, with celebrities, influencers and online advertisements often promoting them as miracle solutions for obesity. However, during the latest episode of Munsif News 24×7’s Health, Care & Wellness Series, diabetes specialist Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali explained that these medicines are not suitable for everyone and should only be used under proper medical supervision. He said doctors recommend these injections only for eligible patients after a detailed medical evaluation.

What Are Semaglutide and Ozempic?

Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali explained that Semaglutide belongs to a class of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which were originally developed to treat diabetes.

According to him, these medications help patients by:

• Reducing appetite.
• Slowing stomach emptying.
• Improving blood sugar control.
• Supporting medically supervised weight loss.

Who Should Take Weight Loss Injections?

According to Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali, these injections are not meant for everyone.

Doctors generally recommend them for people who:

• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 30, or
• Have a BMI above 27 along with one or more of the following conditions:
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (heavy snoring)
  • Established cardiovascular disease

He stressed that these medicines should only be prescribed after a proper medical assessment.

Medical Supervision Is Essential

Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali advised people not to self-medicate.

He said that, like all prescription medicines, weight loss injections may have side effects and should only be taken after proper medical evaluation and under the guidance of a qualified physician.

Obesity Treatment Requires Lifestyle Changes

The discussion also highlighted that medication alone is not enough to manage obesity successfully.

According to Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali, long-term obesity management should include:

• Healthy eating.
• Regular physical activity.
• Lifestyle modification.
• Adequate sleep.
• Long-term medical follow-up.

He said these lifestyle measures remain essential even for patients who are prescribed weight loss injections.

Follow Medical Advice, Not Social Media Trends

Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali advised people not to follow social media trends when deciding whether to use weight loss injections.

He recommended consulting a qualified physician before considering Semaglutide or Ozempic to determine whether these medications are appropriate for an individual’s health condition.

The expert discussion is part of Munsif News 24×7’s Health, Care & Wellness Series, which focuses on obesity, thyroid disorders, diabetes and the latest medical treatments.

Weight loss injections such as Semaglutide and Ozempic can benefit selected patients, but Dr. Mohammed Mudassir Ali said they should only be used under proper medical supervision. He explained that these medications are generally recommended for people with a BMI above 30, or a BMI above 27 along with diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea or established cardiovascular disease. He emphasized that successful obesity management should combine medical treatment with healthy eating, regular exercise, lifestyle modification, adequate sleep and long-term follow-up.

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