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11 ways to get rid of menopause belly

11 ways to get rid of menopause belly

      What is menopause belly?  ‘Menopause belly’ is not a medical term but rather a nickname for weight gain around the midsection that some women experience during menopause. This weight can be stubborn and hard to get rid of. Weight gain isn’t just a natural part of getting older, there are certain biological factors that make this happen...
      What is menopause belly?  ‘Menopause b...
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8 Wegovy side effects and how to manage them

8 Wegovy side effects and how to manage them

  Are you worried about the side effects of Wegovy? Starting a new medicine can be worrying, especially one like semaglutide (available as both Wegovy and Ozempic) which has a long list of potential side effects. Side effects don’t always affect everyone, and most of the time they’ll go away once your body has gotten used to the new medicine...
  Are you worried about the side effects of Wegovy? Starting a ne...
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Funding your weight loss treatment

Funding your weight loss treatment

  Whether you’ve decided upon your weight loss treatment or you’re still browsing the market, the question you might be asking is how you’ll pay for your treatment – is it funded by the NHS? Do you have to pay privately? What about if you have insurance? In this guide we’ll list all of the weight loss treatments available, explain...
  Whether you’ve decided upon your weight loss treatment or...
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How to take Wegovy in 7 easy steps

How to take Wegovy in 7 easy steps

  Injecting Wegovy can seem daunting. After all, unless you’re a diabetic, you’ll probably only witness a needle puncturing your skin when you have a blood test. Thankfully, getting the hang of injecting your weekly dose of Wegovy is easy, as long as you follow the instructions given in this guide or as advised by your prescribing pharmacist. We’ll cover...
  Injecting Wegovy can seem daunting. After all, unless you&rsquo...
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Who can take Wegovy weight loss injections?

Who can take Wegovy weight loss injections?

  Could Wegovy help you to lose weight?   Yes, if you meet the criteria and other weight loss methods haven't worked, like exercising and eating a balanced diet. Studies have shown ~15% weight loss sustained over 2 years when taking Wegovy alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical exercise.   Who can take Wegovy   Wegovy weight loss...
  Could Wegovy help you to lose weight?   Yes, if you meet t...
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Lifestyle changes for Wegovy

Lifestyle changes for Wegovy

  Wegovy may look tempting, but have you considered the lifestyle changes you’ll need to adopt to lose weight and keep it off? Wegovy (semaglutide) works by suppressing your appetite, encouraging you to eat less and reach for healthier options, meaning your lifestyle will have to change. Habits like overeating or sticking to foods with a high-fat content can not...
  Wegovy may look tempting, but have you considered the lifestyle...
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