It is a life-altering disease that increases the likelihood of comorbidities and doubles the risk of Covid-19 hospitalisation, yet people living with obesity lack support and face stigma at work, home and in the health system.

Renaldo Schwarp spoke to psychiatrist Dr. Elna Barnard, to find out how, with the right lifestyle and pharmacological interventions, we can turn the tide on obesity. Listen here:

This awareness interview and campaign is bought to you Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company. Novo Nordisk aims to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity.

For further information, visit the Truth about Weight website.