The Importance of Medical Support When Using Weight Loss Injectable Drugs

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Sally-Anne Turner

Weight loss injectable drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Saxenda can be effective for women and men who are struggling to lose weight on their own. However, it is important to remember that these drugs are not a magic bullet. They work best when combined with a holistic approach to weight loss by including lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise and specialist clinical support from a medical wellness provider such as Bodyline Medical Wellness Clinics.

These weight loss medications work by reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness, leading to a decrease in calorie intake and weight loss. 

While these medications have been shown to be safe and effective, they are not magic wands. It is important to ensure these weight loss injections are safe for you based on your medical history, and that you can get the correct guidance and support throughout your journey. In addition, as recently documented in the news, weight loss injectable drugs can have side effects, so it is important that you are treated by a safe and trusted specialist medical weight loss clinic such as Bodyline.  It is only recommended that you are prescribed weight loss medications if it is safe to do so and that you inform the clinic of any health conditions and provide a full medical history.  A safe and effective weight loss programme should be tailored to you and you should be monitored and supported every step weight loss journey by a specialist weight loss healthcare provider.  Bodyline prides itself in patient care and safety and provides regular appointments with medically trained nurses to ensure that you receive gold standard treatment and support.

At Bodyline we understand the importance of combining weight loss medication and support.  Here are some of the reasons why medical support is important when using weight loss drugs:

• To monitor your health: Weight loss drugs can affect your blood pressure, and other health measures. We can monitor these changes and make sure that you are safe.
• To help you adjust to the side effects: Weight loss drugs can cause side effects. We will help you manage these so that you can continue taking the medication.
• To provide support and motivation: Losing weight can be challenging, and it is important to have support along the way. We provide you with support and motivation to help you reach your weight loss goals. have helped more than 100,000 people reach their goal weights.
• To provide lifestyle advice such as healthy eating and exercise to ensure sustained weight loss and to optimise long term health and wellbeing.

If you are considering using weight loss drugs, talk to us about the risks and benefits. We can help you decide if these drugs are right for you and provide you with the support you need to be successful.

With the right medical support, you can safely and effectively use weight loss drugs to reach your weight loss goals. Contact Bodyline today to find out how we can help and support you on your weight loss journey.