Are you worried about your weight?

Did you know that if your BMI is over 30 or over 27 but you have other health conditions such as high blood pressure you may benefit from weight loss injections.

Calculate your BMI using the link below.

https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-body-mass-index/calculate-bmi-for-adults

Obesity is now the second largest cause of preventable cancer in the UK and is known to cause heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoarthritis and many other significant conditions.

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/obesity-fact-sheet

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5401682/

The weight loss injections have been shown to improve health outcomes, by aiding in significant weight loss and improved blood sugar control, reducing the risk of obesity related complications.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9d5pq4y5wpo

With growing availability in the UK, more patients can now access these innovative therapies.

If you would like more information about the safety and effectiveness of these medications please contact GP Care Now and speak to one of their friendly doctors or see their article “weight loss injections: what are they and how do they work" for more information.