Twenty-three prescriptions for weight loss drugs have been issued on the island in the past year.
Health minister Claire Christian explained some of these drugs can also be used to treat type two diabetes.
However, the figure quoted was for Wegovy and Saxenda, which she said were licensed specifically losing weight.
She stressed that the medications are only available privately:
Organisers call off 11-hour music event next weekend
A one-day music festival due to be held in Onchan next weekend has been called off.
Plans lodged for quayside hotel and apartments in Peel
A company's submitted a planning application to turn a disused quayside site in Peel into a boutique hotel.
£5,000 fundraiser launched for Buddy's surgery
Could you help give a loving labrador the surgery he needs?
Cruise ship makes Island stopoff
A cruise ship is stopping off in the Island's capital today.
Parents warned over school run parking and driving
Police are asking motorists to take extra care today as children return to school.
Lord Street redevelopment case back in court
A company suing the Department of Infrastructure over plans to redevelop a landmark site in Douglas will be back in court today.
DEFA releases figures on leased land
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has revealed the amount of land it rents out to others.
MNH invites bids to run popular cafe
Manx National Heritage is looking for people to run an iconic café at a beauty spot in the West of the Island.
