The longer you carry excess weight, the more likely you are to accumulate weight-related comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, kidney disease, etc.," Harris said
NICE-approved weight management interventions include: Dietary and lifestyle modification first-line approach for all patients Orlistat licensed medication for obesity (BMI 30 or 28 with comorbidities) GLP-1 receptor agonists including semaglutide (Wegovy) per NICE TA875 and liraglutide (Saxenda) with restrictions per NICE TA664, for specific patient groups Bariatric surgery for severe obesity meeting strict criteria The NHS emphasises that sustainable weight loss requires behavioural change, nutritional education, and increased physical activity
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Protein shakes are a reasonable stand-in for one or two meals on the days when solid food is unappealing