Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adolescents with Obesity (STEP TEENS)
Higher concentration means lower units per dose (easier to dose small amounts precisely)
Foods that help reduce hunger on Wegovy: High-quality protein sources: Fish, meat, eggs, tofu, tempeh, yoghurt, cheese, and seafood Fat from whole foods: Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, avocado, and extra virgin olive oil High-fibre complex carbohydrates: Whole grains like quinoa and brown rice, sweet potato, white potatoes, pumpkin, legumes like lentils, chickpeas, beans Fruits and vegetables: Variety is key for both nutrition and satisfaction Water: Sometimes thirst signals can be confused with hunger Foods to limit while on Wegovy: Ultra-processed foods: Most boxed cereals, supermarket bread and pastries, fast food, microwave meals, oven pizza, crisps, biscuits, fizzy drinks Added sugar: Particularly from soft drinks Refined carbohydrates: White pasta, white rice, and instant oats Refined vegetable oils: Sunflower and generic vegetable oils We recommend eating three balanced meals daily and including protein-rich snacks if needed
You should pay attention to any mental health changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings
Infrequent bowel movements (less than three a week) are therefore the main symptom of Ozempic constipation
