Researchers, who looked at the gastrointestinal effects the drugs had on non-diabetic patients who were determined obese, used a comparison of the GLP-1 drugs to a different type of weight loss drug
Carrying too much fat around the middle can make it harder for your body to manage blood sugar, leading to insulin resistance, and raise levels of harmful cholesterol, all of which can affect long-term health
Academic PressElsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Key Points: Prescription only available after a free online consultation with a UK prescriber Once-weekly injection with an easy-to-use pen Clinically proven to support significant weight reduction when combined with diet and exercise Long-term treatment with gradual dose increases over 1620 weeks and ongoing maintenance if effective Suitable for most adults 18 years and over, subject to a professional assessment Clinical trials show that people using Wegovy alongside lifestyle changes achieved meaningful, sustained weight loss over time
Report to your clinician at the next routine visit if diarrhea is mild (Bristol 5 or 6), lasts fewer than 3 days per dose step, and responds to dietary changes