With a lot in the news recently around health professionals changing obesity measurements away from BMI and a lot of talk about injections for weight management too, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth to explain exactly what BMI actually means. 

Then to Elizabeth’s thoughts on those injections for weight management that have also been in the news and some of the concerns that people have had about possible side effects from the injections too.

Finally a reminder from Elizabeth about a diet which can help to reverse type 2 diabetes.

You will find more information about managing weight loss on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/

To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected] or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com

Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.