New campaign encourages overweight and obese Australians to talk about weight loss options with their doctors

By Flora Cauchi
Updated September 16 2015 - 1:48pm, first published 1:45pm
On your side: Doctor Michael Panetta is part of a group of doctors who want to highlight the importance of contacting your GP for weight loss measures. "Even a five-kilo weight loss makes a huge difference medically as it starts to lower cholesterol and blood pressure." Picture: Isabella Lettini
On your side: Doctor Michael Panetta is part of a group of doctors who want to highlight the importance of contacting your GP for weight loss measures. "Even a five-kilo weight loss makes a huge difference medically as it starts to lower cholesterol and blood pressure." Picture: Isabella Lettini

NEW health campaign 'Doctor on Your Side' is being rolled out in NSW, Western Australia and Queensland this month to encourage overweight and obese Australians to talk about weight loss options with their doctors.