GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) have revolutionised weight loss management, offering significant results for individuals struggling with obesity. However, despite their effectiveness, these medications should not be used without proper medical supervision. Here’s why having medical support on a GLP-1 weight loss programme is essential for safety, effectiveness, and long-term success.
The recent warnings from the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), reported by the BBC, about the risks associated with online sales of weight-loss jabs highlight a critical issue. While these medications can be effective tools in the fight against obesity, they are not without risks and potential side effects and should only be used under proper medical supervision.
It’s disappointing but no longer surprising that once again medical weight loss injections are being misused, so much so that the UK’s drug safety regulator is asking doctors to be alert for patients who may be misusing obesity injections, such as Wegovy.
The Bodyline team were incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Susan McGown, following the news that her tragic death was reported to be linked to being prescribed Mounjaro.
Here at our clinics, we have supportive relationships with all of our patients, and have felt the anxiety and reactions to this terrible news. However, we also want to ease the minds of those patients and those looking to begin a supported medical weight loss journey.
Slimming injections have gained significant attention in recent years as a potential solution for individuals struggling with obesity management. These injections, used by the rich and the famous, offer an additional medical tool to aid in weight loss alongside traditional methods like diet and exercise.
However, before deciding if slimming injections are the right choice for you, it is essential to be fully aware of the pros and the cons. Here at Bodyline Clinic, we want to help you make the right decisions.
On the 15th October 2024, the UK health secretary wrote an opinion piece in the Telegraph stating that the government should be providing the revolutionary weight loss jabs Mounjaro, which contain tirzepatide, or Wegovy containing semaglutide to unemployed Brits with obesity to get them back to work.
In recent years, weight loss injections have gained enormous popularity in mainstream media as a potential tool for individuals struggling with weight management. With celebrities dropping weight seemingly overnight, and attitudes to obesity treatments transforming in the medical community, it appears that weight loss has undergone a revolution.
If you’re considering weight loss injections as a solution to your weight health needs, it’s important to find a reputable provider that offers safe and effective options.
However, with the popularity of weight loss injections, it can be tricky to navigate through the noise and identify legitimate providers. Black market sellers are popping up all around social media, the internet, and within other salons, and many of them do not offer regulated or verified injectable pens with correct weight loss medications.
Weight loss has never been an easy feat, particularly when factors outside of your control are impacting your ability to lose weight effectively or sustainably with diet and exercise alone. Genetics, metabolism, and hormonal imbalances can all have negative effects on weight and make it incredibly hard to get the weight off without sufficient support.
In March 2023, the World Obesity Federation released their projections for the weight health of the world’s population. Their current estimates see more than half of the world’s population, that is over 4 billion people, will be obese by 2035 if the world continues the same trends.
