People asking the NHS for weight-loss help are on average 2.27kg heavier than those during the previous three years

Weight gained during the pandemic is putting more people at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with those seeking weight loss help from the health service heavier on average than before the start of the coronavirus crisis, according to an NHS study.

People asking for weight-loss help are on average 2.27kg (5lbs) heavier than those starting the programme during the previous three years, the research reveals.

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