What actually happens when you ask your doctor about trying weight-loss injections
Mia Williams
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People have shared their experiences asking their GP about weight-loss injections, and the outcome may surprise you.
We seem to be hearing about weight-loss injections more frequently than ever before.
Despite this, it feels like something only the rich and famous have access to, given the rumoured price point of the drugs.
As well as this, it seems like a product far more accessible in the US than in the UK, but that actually might not be the case.
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The endless talk of these drugs has got people wondering what would happen if they queried the treatment with their GP, but understandably, it comes with a little anxiety.
To remedy this, people have taken to Reddit to share their experiences of bringing the topic of conversation up with their doctor - and the results might be shocking to you.
One person asked: "How did you ask your doctor about starting a weight loss injection?
"I have an appointment tomorrow with my doctor and I want to ask about starting weight loss medications but I don't know how to bring it up or if she will say no.
"We've discussed weight loss surgery before, but she wanted me to try to lose weight on my own first.
"I haven't been as successful as I wanted to be, so how did you go about it?"
One user replied: "She works for you and you should be comfortable asking her anything about your health.
"If your BMI and health condition meets the criteria, why shouldn’t she?"
The comments flooded with people sharing their experiences about one particular approved weight-loss drug called Wegovy.
One said: "I mentioned to the person making my appointment that I wanted to talk about 'weight loss options, specifically Wegovy'.
"Then, I came prepared with insurance coverage information, questions I had, and a break down of my previous weight loss efforts.
"My doctor was more than willing to write me the prescription."
As for the more commonly known Ozempic - which isn't FDA approved for weight-loss purposes - it could be slightly trickier to get your hands on.
Ozempic was created as a treatment for those with type 2 diabetes, so it is difficult for a doctor to prescribe it to patient without this condition, despite the benefits.
One person who wanted to try the drug said it took a lot of convincing.
They wrote: "I went to my doctor and was in tears saying my weight is making me depressed, which makes me eat, which affects my weight and I just can't seem to break the cycle.
"She said as long as my bloodwork was clear, and I didn't have genetic marker for thyroid cancer, she'd prescribe.
"But that I'd have to come back every six weeks for the first few months to monitor my progress and health."