Mounjaro is most effective when combined with a balanced diet and regular movement, such as walking, swimming, or cycling. The medication helps regulate appetite and blood sugar, which can make lifestyle changes easier to sustain. Working with a healthcare professional or dietitian can help tailor these habits for long-term success. Why lifestyle still matters NICE and NHS guidance emphasise that Mounjaro should always be used alongside lifestyle modification. The medicine he

Yes — many services use Wegovy for maintenance when it remains clinically appropriate and well tolerated, but continuation depends on local commissioning rules. Some pathways set time limits or review benchmarks; others allow ongoing use if benefits and safety are clear. Whatever the policy, maintenance also relies on stable habits (protein, fibre, steps, simple strength work) so that stopping — if and when it happens — doesn’t trigger rapid regain. Scotland and Wales may fra

There are no strict activities to avoid, but comfort improves if you skip very hot environments (saunas, hot tubs) and high-intensity core work for a few hours after injecting a tender area. If you feel queasy on escalation weeks, keep meals light, postpone vigorous workouts until later in the day, and limit alcohol. Don’t massage the injection site; a cool pack helps if it stings. If dizziness or reflux appears, avoid driving until you feel steady and speak with your team ab

Yes — for older adults, start low, go slow, and protect muscle. Appetite reduction plus low protein can increase frailty risk, so set a protein target and add light resistance work if feasible. Review other medicines for dizziness or dehydration risk, and monitor renal function and blood pressure routinely. Services may schedule closer follow-up for people living with frailty or multiple conditions. Why Wegovy requires extra care in older adults Wegovy (semaglutide) can be us

A typical schedule is once weekly stepping from 0.25 mg → 0.5 mg → 1.0 mg → 1.7 mg → 2.4 mg in staged intervals. The step-ups reduce...

Yes. Many people prefer to inject after a cool-down so the site is relaxed and less tender. Avoid injecting into a muscle you’ve just...

There are no strict activity bans. Most people tolerate light-to-moderate exercise well; if you’re doing very intense sessions, consider...