When treating people with diabetes who need insulin, semaglutide injections are not used instead of insulin
The medication, sold under the name Ozempic, is trending on social media after numerous celebrities have admitted they use it to lose weight
Most patients regain a significant portion of lost weight within the first year after discontinuing tirzepatide, as appetite-suppressing effects cease and gastric emptying returns to normal

Preparing for your consultation : Before your appointment, document: Your weight history, including previous weight loss attempts and outcomes Current medications and medical conditions Perimenopausal symptoms and their impact on daily life Dietary habits and physical activity levels Family history of obesity, diabetes, or thyroid conditions Specific concerns about weight gain and health goals Questions to discuss with your GP : "Am I eligible for referral to specialist weight management services that might consider GLP-1 medications?" "What are the realistic expectations for weight loss with these treatments?" "How would this medication interact with any HRT or other treatments I'm taking?" "What monitoring would be required during treatment?" "What happens when I stop the medicationwill weight return?" "Are there local NHS weight management services that might help?" "Would addressing my perimenopausal symptoms with HRT potentially help with my overall health?" Setting realistic expectations is crucial

So a patient on a 0.25 mg starter dose draws 25 units per week that is roughly 20 weekly doses per vial