Pros GLP-1 pills may be better suited to people who do not like injections or cannot inject themselves
Although the federal government has proposed expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for obesity drugs, those efforts are still in early stages and face political hurdles
This provides sufficient energy for recovery while allowing the medication to create a modest caloric deficit

You should contact your GP if: Cravings are intense and persistent , significantly interfering with your daily life or causing distress You find yourself binge eating or losing control around sugary foods, which may indicate an underlying eating disorder requiring specialist support (your GP can refer you to appropriate services, or you can contact Beat, the UK eating disorders charity) Cravings are accompanied by other symptoms such as shakiness, sweating, confusion, or palpitations, which could suggest hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), particularly if you have diabetes You're not losing weight as expected despite adhering to Wegovy treatment, as this may indicate that cravings are leading to excessive calorie intake that counteracts the medication's effects You experience mood changes such as depression, anxiety, or irritability alongside cravings, as these may require separate assessment and management You have a history of eating disorders , as Wegovy treatment may require additional psychological support in such cases Seek urgent medical attention if you experience: Severe, persistent upper abdominal pain with or without vomiting, which could indicate pancreatitis or gallbladder disease (known risks with semaglutide) [1] [2] Persistent vomiting leading to inability to keep fluids down, which may cause dehydration Your GP can assess whether your cravings might be related to factors such as inadequate nutrition, blood sugar imbalances, medication interactions, or psychological issues

The jump from 10 mg to 15 mg added only 1.1 percentage points
from moderate depression to minimal symptoms and despite a large reduction in HbA1c from 84 to 62 mmol/mol