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Weight-management guides and common questions

How to take medicine, how to eat it, and what to do if you feel uncomfortable? Start with the questions you care about.

24 articles in total

Understanding treatmentPatient guide

Mounjaro versus Wegovy: weight loss, side effects and choosing treatment

Compares the weight loss effects, side effects, and things physicians consider when choosing a medication.

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Understanding treatmentPatient guide

When should a Mounjaro dose be increased—and why gradually?

If you still don’t feel any obvious effects after a week or two of treatment, don’t rush to conclude that it’s not working.

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Diet and nutritionPatient guide

Eating well during weight-loss treatment: protein, eating out and a smaller appetite

Organize three meal combinations, dining options, and protein portion conversion methods.

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Managing symptomsPatient guide

Managing nausea and bloating with Mounjaro or Wegovy

Start by eating small amounts and slowly. Don’t hold on if you can’t eat or keep vomiting.

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Managing symptomsPatient guide

Constipation with Mounjaro: diet changes and when to seek care

In addition to not having a bowel movement for a few days, it also depends on whether the stool is hard and whether it is difficult to defecate.

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Tracking and MaintenancePatient guide

A weight-loss plateau on Mounjaro: review weight, diet and activity

Organize weight, diet, activity, sleep and medication records, and work with the doctor to find out the reasons during the follow-up visit.

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Activity and muscle strengthPatient guide

Preserving muscle during weight loss: protein and strength training

In addition to eating enough protein, you should also arrange strength training. This article summarizes four movements that can be practiced at home.

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Tracking and MaintenancePatient guide

Weight regain after stopping injections: planning long-term maintenance

Once you get close to your goal weight, you can start discussing how to maintain it next.

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Medical treatment guidePatient guide

Preparing for your first weight-management visit

Having current medications and recent reports ready will allow your doctor to understand your condition more quickly.

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Medication PracticePatient guide

Storing Mounjaro and Wegovy: refrigeration, travel and pen care

The operation and storage methods of different injection pens may be different. Check the name on the medicine box first.

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Medication PracticePatient guide

Missed Mounjaro or Wegovy doses and restarting after a break

First check which kind of medicine it is and how late it is. Don’t rush to take it again.

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Medical treatment guidePatient guide

Records to bring to your follow-up visit

Write down the medication, weight, food intake and discomfort, and bring it to the doctor when you return for a follow-up visit.

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Inspection and TrackingPatient guide

Understanding blood tests: insulin resistance, thyroid and metabolic health

Learn about blood sugar, insulin resistance, thyroid, blood lipids, liver and kidney function tests, and what needs to be tracked.

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Visit the clinicPatient guide

Clinic hours, directions and contact details

Confirm the doctor and time slot before departure to make this visit go more smoothly.

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Nutrition and medication safetyResearch updates

Persistent vomiting or inability to eat during weight-loss treatment: why to seek help

A reduced appetite does not mean that you can stop eating for a long time. In addition to dehydration, nutritional deficiencies also need to be evaluated when vomiting or undereating persists.

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Activity and muscle strengthResearch updates

Does losing weight automatically make you more active?

Walking may feel easier after weight loss, but whether you actually move more each day still needs attention.

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New direction during maintenance periodResearch updates

Can an oral medicine help maintain weight loss after injections?

Can I take medicine to maintain my condition in the future? New research provides a direction, but it doesn't yet apply directly to everyone.

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Discontinuation and long-term follow-upResearch updates

Understanding weight regain after stopping medication

After stopping the medication, you will get hungry easily and the weight will slowly return. This is something that needs to be planned in advance. Don’t blame yourself for this.

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Quality of lifeResearch updates

Beyond kilograms: other ways to assess progress

Walking easier and climbing stairs less strenuously are also improvements worth noting.

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Efficacy and weight loss speedResearch updates

Others are losing weight faster. Does that mean my treatment is not working?

Research has found that early response is related to subsequent weight loss, but treatment cannot be deemed ineffective just because weight loss is slower than others.

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Maintenance period and doseResearch updates

Can a lower Mounjaro dose maintain weight loss after reaching your goal?

A new trial begins to answer: After reducing the dose, does everyone need to maintain the original high dose?

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Cardiovascular and health indicatorsResearch updates

Beyond weight loss: can inflammation markers improve?

The new study observed a decrease in inflammation markers, but interpretation requires looking at the underlying diseases of the participants.

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Fatty liver and metabolic healthResearch updates

Can weight-loss treatment help with fatty liver disease?

The study subjects already had steatohepatitis and fibrosis, and the results cannot be directly applied to all patients with fatty liver.

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Activity and muscle strengthPatient guide

Exercise for weight management: Zone 2, brisk walking and inclines

Start with an intensity suitable for your physical fitness, and combine it with aerobic, strength training and rest.

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General health education cannot replace individual diagnosis and treatment; if you have emergency symptoms, please seek medical attention directly.

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