A self-administered injection might potentially help people lose weight and relieve load on the National Health System according to BBC.
Some patients at the obesity clinic at Luton and Dunstable Hospital will be given a shot that will suppress their appetite and make them feel fuller for longer.
“We’re hoping patients will be able to experience a shift in their lifestyle or find such adjustments significantly easier to implement,” Dr. Anjali Zalin said.
When we tackle obesity, I believe it has the potential to have a huge impact on the NHS and an individual’s quality of life.”
Semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy, makes people feel fuller, causing them to eat less and feel less hungry.
It helped obese persons shed a tenth of their body weight – roughly two stone (13kg) on average – in trials when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
It is also being recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to be made available on the NHS.
People would use pre-filled pens to inject themselves according to BBC.
Obese people should consult their doctor about how to lose weight safely.
Some people manage it solely with diet and exercise.
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Obesity affects one in every four persons in the United Kingdom and increases the chance of developing additional major health problems.
Obesity was directly responsible for 11,117 hospital admissions in England in 2018-19.
“We know that managing overweight and obesity is one of the largest difficulties our health care is facing,” said Helen Knight of NICE.
It’s a persistent illness that requires medical attention, has psychological and physical consequences, and can lower quality of life.”
