Where to inject Wegovy The stomach, upper arm, and the outer side of the upper thigh are recommended sites for Wegovy administration
Commitment to ensuring clients feel informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey
NICE-recommended weight management strategies include: Dietary intervention aiming for a 600 kcal/day deficit through reduced portion sizes, limiting energy-dense foods, and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption Physical activity building up to 150300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly, plus muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days weekly, in line with UK Chief Medical Officers' guidelines [10] Behavioural approaches including self-monitoring, goal-setting, and addressing emotional eating patterns Commercial weight management programmes such as those meeting NICE quality standards (QS127) Very-low-calorie diets in specific circumstances, under clinical supervision and for limited periods For patients with a BMI 30 kg/m (or 27.5 kg/m in those of South Asian, Chinese, or other Asian family origin) who have not achieved adequate weight loss through lifestyle measures alone, pharmacological interventions may be considered
Semaglutide may have particular benefits when used in patients with T2DM who are overweight
Make sure to consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate dosage and injection frequency
