Eligible Age Groups for Each Drug Liraglutide: Saxenda: Children aged 12 to 17 years old who have type 2 diabetes and adults with type 2 diabetes Victoza: People over 10 years of age who have type 2 diabetes Semaglutide: Ozempic: Adults who are 18 or older Rybelsus: Adults who are 18 or older Wegovy: Children 12 years or older and adults Tirzepitide: Mounjaro: Adults who are 18 or older Zepbound: Adults who are 18 or older How to Get the Most From Using GLP-1 RAs Just using your GLP-1 RAs as prescribed may not give you the desired results youre looking for
Other side effects may include dizziness, headaches, increased heart rate, infections, and dyspepsia
Its essential to use the time on the medication to find other ways to manage our challenging emotions, and our programme is designed to do just that. Dr Becky Richard, Second Nature Psychologist Key points: Emotional eating patterns may continue despite Wegovys effects Food provides comfort by lowering the intensity of difficult emotions Finding alternative ways to manage emotions improves Wegovys effectiveness Developing new coping strategies takes practice but becomes easier over time What happens if I overeat while on Wegovy
Kidney damage : Reports have suggested that Ozempic may contribute to kidney problems, particularly in individuals with pre-existing conditions
Strength training : Add weights or bodyweight exercises 23 times a week to build and maintain muscle
Community and Motivation As with any journey, having the right people around you in a community of support can make all the difference