[Cherie]

A weight loss jab that has gained popularity in the US has been approved for use by the NHS in England.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) concluded semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy, is safe, effective and affordable.
Delivered via an injection into the skin, the drug makes people feel fuller and more satisfied, so they eat less.
Famous personalities such as Elon Musk claim to have used it - with a "craze" allegedly developing in Hollywood.

Based on evidence from clinical trials, NICE says semaglutide could help people reduce their weight by over 10%, if implemented alongside nutrition and lifestyle changes.

It will be recommended for use by people with at least one weight-related health condition, as well as those who have a body mass index (BMI) which puts them near the top of the obese range.
BMI is calculated by dividing an adult's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters.
Those who are lower on the obese BMI range - a BMI between 30 and 34.9kg/m2 - could also be offered the drug if they have a weight-related health condition. NICE lists these as someone who is pre-diabetic, has type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or obstructive sleep apnoea.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64874243

[Zizu]

Is there a catch ??


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[LeatherTrumpet]

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Is there a catch ??


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There was a guy on LBC said his GP has put him on it 2 years ago and he has lost 3 stone but apparently you have to stop using it after 2 years so unless he has changed his eating habits I guess the weight will pile back on again, he said it worked well supress appetite though

[GoldHeart]

I don't trust any weight loss medicine or drugs , I know there's some which can assist you to make it easier to lose weight. But there's no quick fix without side effects, plus you have to be careful if you're taking other medication.

Even if this is medically approved,it doesn't mean it's the right treatment for everyone. And exactly how many will keep the weight off ??. Atleast if you've exercised and changed your diet then that's a more natural safer way , even when you're dieting you need to do it correctly aswell. Same with exercise and not over do it...... depending on health conditions & your ability in general

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Cherie

There was a guy on LBC said his GP has put him on it 2 years ago and he has lost 3 stone but apparently you have to stop using it after 2 years so unless he has changed his eating habits I guess the weight will pile back on again, he said it worked well supress appetite though

If you can only use it for a certain length of time then that suggests that it isn’t completely harmless


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[parmnion]

I'm not a fatty...I'm as fit as a fiddle actually.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I don't trust any weight loss medicine or drugs , I know there's some which can assist you to make it easier to lose weight. But there's no quick fix without side effects, plus you have to be careful if you're taking other medication.

Even if this is medically approved,it doesn't mean it's the right treatment for everyone. And exactly how many will keep the weight off ??. Atleast if you've exercised and changed your diet then that's a more natural safer way , even when you're dieting you need to do it correctly aswell. Same with exercise and not over do it...... depending on health conditions & your ability in general

Originally Posted by Zizu

If you can only use it for a certain length of time then that suggests that it isn’t completely harmless


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Yeah I agree, I think it should be used as a last resort

[arista]

Cherie Get my Name off your Title
I am not a fattie.

I am Fit and Strong.

[bitontheslide]

me thinks Arista protests too much

[arista]

[The Slim Reaper]

Arista is real life example of Michelangelo's David, but with an even tinier penis

[Soldier Boy]

"This jab will help you lose weight, all you have to do is have it, and then reduce your food intake and exercise more. It's a MIRACLE!!!"

[Soldier Boy]

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