Obesity is defined as having a BMI over 30.0 kg/m and is linked to many significant chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer
frozen GLP-1 medications must be discarded Keep away from the freezer element to prevent accidental freezing Check the expiry date printed on the carton and pen label before use If you receive your GLP-1 medication by post or collect it from a pharmacy, refrigerate it as soon as possible
Common medications in this class include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), though tirzepatide is technically a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist
They do not contain GLP-1 or GLP-1 activating ingredients
Severe heartburn is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications, but it shouldnt prevent you from benefiting from these powerful treatments