The 'Ozempic era' hasn't killed diets: September sees up to 40% spike in weight loss consultations
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The 'Ozempic era' hasn't killed diets: September sees up to 40% spike in weight loss consultations

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General2 September 2026 at 20:10

In September, with the return to work and routines, interest in losing weight after summer excesses increases significantly. This phenomenon is compared to what happens at the New Year, when good intentions to take care of themselves arise. This year, nutritionists are noting that interest in diets continues, despite the popularization of weight-loss medications like Ozempic.

Weight loss consultations increase by up to 40% in September, according to professionals in the field. After the summer period, individuals awaken to the desire to eliminate the pounds gained during vacation, leading them to seek popular diets or, at the very least, to eat more healthily and in smaller quantities.

Contrary to what might be expected with the arrival of the so-called "Ozempic era," weight-loss drugs do not seem to have replaced interest in traditional diets. Nutritionists confirm that their services continue to be in high demand during this time of year, suggesting that many people still prefer more conventional approaches to weight control.

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