Mounjaro and Wegovy - the UK's most popular weight-loss medications - work by mimicking a natural hormone, GLP-1, which regulates hunger, and those who use them say they find their appetite is reduced
While its not possible to target belly fat exclusively through semaglutide GLP-1 treatment, many patients have reported a significant reduction in abdominal fat as a positive benefit of the medication
Phase 2 clinical research published in 2023 documented metabolic effects that exceeded those reported for any prior incretin agonist
The injected arm often shows reduced comfort when lifting, reaching or even turning a steering wheel, and each example reflects the local immune response working inside the deltoid
Wear layered clothing, maintain indoor temperatures at 68-72F, protect extremities with warm socks and gloves, ensure adequate protein intake (1.0-1.2 g/kg daily), stay hydrated, and engage in regular physical activity