Who Can Take an Oral GLP-1?

Who Can Take an Oral GLP-1?

You usually qualify for an oral GLP-1 treatment if you have a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 and above with a weight-related health condition. However,BMI is only part of the picture. Our prescribers also review your full assessment, including your medical history and current medications, before making an approval decision.

Wegovy Pill and Constipation: Why It Happens and What Helps

Wegovy Pill and Constipation: Why It Happens and What Helps

Constipation affects around one in five people taking the Wegovy pill. This can happen because semaglutide slows digestion, and you may also eat less and drink less, which can make constipation more likely. Increasing fibre, keeping up daily movement, and drinking plenty of water will often help ease symptoms.

Switching from Wegovy injection to pill

Switching from Wegovy Injection to the Wegovy Pill: How It Works

Switching from Wegovy injection to the weight loss pill is easy to start. Take your last 2.4mg dose and start the 25mg daily pill one week later. Both contain semaglutide.

Oral GLP-1 Available in the UK

Oral GLP-1 Available in the UK

Oral Wegovy is the only oral GLP-1 currently available in the UK for weight loss, with Foundayo likely to follow soon. The two differ slightly in how much weight they can help you lose and in how you take them.

Mindful Eating: A Guide to Healthy Eating and Weight Loss 

Mindful Eating: A Guide to Healthy Eating and Weight Loss

The concept of mindful eating helps us tune in to our body’s needs. It can increase satisfaction and help you develop a healthier relationship with food. It can also help maximise the effects of weight loss medication like Wegovy and Mounjaro. So, if you want to start eating more mindfully, but aren’t sure where to […]