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1. Clinical Measurements

Your doctor will begin by taking baseline health measurements to understand your current physical health. These include:

• Weight and Height: To calculate your current Body Mass Index (BMI).
• Waist Circumference: To assess abdominal fat distribution, which impacts health risks.
• Blood Pressure: To check your cardiovascular baseline, as some medications can affect blood pressure.
• Body Composition Analysis.

2. Medical History Review

Weight loss medications interact with your overall health. Your doctor will review:

• Existing Conditions: Especially Type 2 diabetes, heart conditions, kidney issues, or a history of pancreatitis. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Skin Disease
• Current Medications: To check for potential drug interactions.
• Pregnancy Status: GLP-1 medications are not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and must be stopped ahead of trying to conceive.
• Any planned surgery involving a general Anaesthetic (GLP1 medication has to be
  stopped).
• Mental Health: A brief discussion about your relationship with food and emotional well-
  being.

3. Diagnostic Blood Tests

Before any weight loss medication can be prescribed, you will need a routine blood test (or your doctor will review recent results). This checks:

• HbA1c: To screen for undiagnosed pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
• Kidney & Liver Function: To ensure your body can safely process the medication.
• Thyroid Function: To rule out an underactive thyroid as an underlying cause of weight gain.
• Lipid Profile: To assess cholesterol levels.

4. Discussing Your Options

Your doctor will explain the different types of medication available, how they work, and their delivery methods:

• GLP-1 / GIP Injectables (e.g., Mounjaro, Wygovy): Weekly injections that mimic gut hormones to reduce appetite and slow digestion.
• Oral Medications (e.g., Rybelsus, Wygovy): Daily tablets of oral semaglutide. These tablets have to be taken in a specific dose and way which the Doctor will explain.

5. Creating a Lifestyle Foundation

Medication is a tool to support you, not a standalone cure. Your doctor will discuss the lifestyle changes that must accompany the treatment:

• Optimising your dietary intake (focusing on high-protein and nutrient-dense foods).
• Incorporating strength and resistance training to preserve muscle mass during weight loss.
• Setting realistic, sustainable health and lifestyle goals.

6. Next Steps and Agreement

If you meet the clinical criteria and if you decide following discussion with the Doctor to move forward, your doctor will outline the required monitoring schedule. This will include, regular check-ins to monitor side effects, weight loss velocity and to make dose adjustments to your medication.