To qualify for Wegovy, youll typically need one of the following: A BMI of 30 or higher (classified as obesity ), or A BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition Weight-related conditions may include: High blood pressure (hypertension) High cholesterol (dyslipidemia) Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Obstructive sleep apnea Polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) In addition, in March 2024 the FDA expanded Wegovys approval to include reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attac k, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with cardiovascular disease plus overweight or obesity
Angela Kwong, MBBS DCH FRACGP is a Sydney-based GP and the NSW State Lead for the RACGP Specific Interests Group in Obesity Management
With the market for GLP-1 drugs predicted to exceed $100 billion by 2030, the pharmaceutical companies have been jostling for industry supremacy and are taking on businesses that they believe are encroaching on their sales and brand names
In the STEP (Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with obesity) trials, experienced significant weight loss compared to those receiving a placebo
Semaglutide helps people eat less and lose weight quickly by decreasing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness