It's important to note that while these medications are licensed for BMI 30 kg/m or 27 kg/m with weight-related comorbidities, NHS access typically follows stricter NICE criteria and usually requires initiation through specialist weight management services
Not everyone needs lifelong treatment, but some patients do benefit from longer use , especially if they have: Type 2 diabetes severe obesity repeated weight regain after stopping strong appetite/craving issues fatty liver PCOS with obesity and insulin resistance sleep apnea related to obesity multiple metabolic problems together In such patients, stopping too early may undo a lot of progress
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This binding signals to the brain that there is no need to eat, which triggers the feeling of satiety
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In practice, whats being sold under that name can vary significantly in purity, stability, and overall quality