A patient may be a candidate for GLP-1 weight loss if they have obesity, overweight with weight-related health concerns, insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes risk, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver concerns, sleep apnea risk, or repeated difficulty losing and maintaining weight with lifestyle changes alone
Sublingual semaglutide is a medication used for weight loss
Semaglutide also slows gastric emptying, which helps prevent spikes in blood sugar levels and slows the rate at which nutrients are absorbed
NHS and SMC guidance indicate that while semaglutide can be considered, the approach is more gradual and individualised
Adjusting Your Dose Test results often lead to dose changes
Compounded tirzepatide is prepared in a pharmacy for more immediate use, and its BUD reflects a timeline where sterility and potency can be assured without the same level of long-term testing