Ozempic for weight loss: Expert says your body needs one more key step for real results

Background image: Representative image of the injectable drug Ozempic/Right image: Dr Shilpa Verma Credit: AAP/Dr Shilpa Verma

Few medicines have attracted as much attention in recent years as Ozempic. Part of a newer class of GLP-1 drugs, it has quickly become a household name, largely because of its reported effects on weight loss. But beyond the headlines, what exactly is Ozempic, and how does it actually work? How does it affect appetite, what do we know about its safety and can it really support long-term weight loss on its own? In this podcast, we speak with medical expert Dr Shilpa Verma to discuss the benefits and risks.

Follow and Subscribe

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Listnr Download (12.65MB)

Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android

Published 2 June 2026 3:10pm

By Natasha Kaul

Source: SBS

Share this with family and friends

Few medicines have attracted as much attention in recent years as Ozempic. Part of a newer class of GLP-1 drugs, it has quickly become a household name, largely because of its reported effects on weight loss. But beyond the headlines, what exactly is Ozempic, and how does it actually work? How does it affect appetite, what do we know about its safety and can it really support long-term weight loss on its own? In this podcast, we speak with medical expert Dr Shilpa Verma to discuss the benefits and risks.

(Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions for your medical condition, treatment or medication.)

Find our podcasts here at SBS Hindi Podcast Collection. You can also tune in to SBS Hindi at 5 pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website.