The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidance on the appropriate use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes management
Semaglutide is a synthetic 31-amino-acid polypeptide analog of the endogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), belonging to the class of drugs labeled glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)
Wegovy (semaglutide) Injector is a prescription medication used to treat obesity in adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m or greater, or in adults with a BMI of 27 kg/m or greater who also have at least one weight-related medical condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
A big reason for this is that its common to gain back some of the weight youve lost when you stop taking the prescribed medication
Your doctor will adjust your dose accordingly
The effect (or lack thereof) of ultra-processed foods on our appetite is why we recommend consuming a diet rich in whole foods while on Ozempic