New guide for people who take weight loss drugs
A new guide has been produced for people taking medications for obesity.
The guide has been produced by the British Diatetic Association to support people who are taking the medications such as Mounjaro, Saxenda and Wegovy. It does not include advice on other medications for obesity like Orlistat.
Co-designed with people living with obesity, the guide provides practical advice on what to eat and drink, how to stay well while taking medications for obesity and managing side effects.
It also breaks down how the medications work and what people need to be aware of and keep a check on, working alongside healthcare professionals.
Dr Adrian Brown, Registered Dietitian and Chair of the BDA’s Obesity Specialist Group said, “There has been a significant gap in accessible, evidence-based information for people taking medications for obesity. With obesity being a relapsing and remitting condition, individuals taking these medications require more than a prescription to ensure they make the behavioural changes required for lasting weight loss success. This resource gives healthcare professionals including GPs and pharmacists, a trusted tool to confidently direct people to, ensuring they are well-informed.”
Registered Dietitian, Dr Laura Stewart, who led the development of the resource on behalf of the BDA’s Obesity Specialist Group said, “Our aim is to ensure that everyone who is prescribed medications for obesity can take them safely with the nutritional and lifestyle support needed to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
The guide will soon be available in Welsh, Polish, Urdu, Spanish and Arabic, as well as for people who are deaf or blind.
This resource is a publication of The British Dietetic Association (BDA) intended for information only. It is not a substitute for proper medical diagnosis or dietary advice given by a dietitian.
