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Clear, honest writing on GLP-1 weight loss

Practical guides on the medicines, the costs, the side effects, and the lifestyle that makes weight loss last. Written for South Africans, reviewed by our clinical team.

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Pharmacy shelves representing how Ozempic is accessed in South Africa
Medication Guides

Ozempic in South Africa: Cost, Availability, and How to Get It

What Ozempic is, how it is accessed here, and what it really costs in South Africa.

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Weight loss injection pens, comparing Mounjaro and Ozempic
Medication Guides

Mounjaro vs Ozempic: What Is the Difference?

Same family, different medicines. How these two compare on action, results, and side effects.

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Medication representing semaglutide, a GLP-1 weight loss treatment
Medication Guides

Semaglutide Explained: How It Works for Weight Loss

The science behind one of the best known weight loss ingredients, in plain language.

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Clinical imagery for tirzepatide, a dual-action weight loss medication
Medication Guides

Tirzepatide: The Dual-Action Weight Loss Medication

What dual-action means and why this newer ingredient has drawn so much interest.

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Working out the cost of GLP-1 weight loss in South Africa
South Africa

How Much Does GLP-1 Weight Loss Cost in South Africa?

The three parts of the cost, and sensible ways to manage them locally.

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A South African pharmacy where Wegovy treatments are filled
South Africa

Wegovy in South Africa: What You Need to Know

What Wegovy is, how it compares to Ozempic, and what to keep in mind here.

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Staying hydrated, one practical way to manage GLP-1 side effects
Safety

GLP-1 Side Effects and How to Manage Them

What is common, what is rare, and practical ways to handle each.

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Weight loss injection pens, comparing Saxenda, Ozempic and Mounjaro
Medication Guides

Saxenda vs Ozempic vs Mounjaro: A Complete Comparison

Three popular injections compared on ingredient, dosing, and action.

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South African rand, representing medical aid coverage for Ozempic
South Africa

Can You Get Ozempic on Medical Aid in South Africa?

How medical aid coverage works for GLP-1 medication, and how to check yours.

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Comparing semaglutide and tirzepatide weight loss medications
Medication Guides

Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which Is More Effective?

The nuanced truth behind which ingredient works better, and for whom.

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A healthy balanced plate to eat while on GLP-1 medication
Lifestyle

What to Eat While on GLP-1 Medication

Eating less makes what you eat matter more. A simple approach to fuelling well.

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A pre-filled injection pen used for GLP-1 medication
Practical

How to Inject GLP-1 Medication: A Step-by-Step Guide

A calm, clear walkthrough of self-injection, which is simpler than most expect.

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A woman's face, illustrating facial changes that can come with weight loss
Lifestyle

Ozempic Face: What It Is and How to Avoid It

What the media term really means, and how to reduce facial changes.

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Resistance training to protect muscle and maximise GLP-1 weight loss results
Lifestyle

GLP-1 Medication and Exercise: Maximising Your Results

How the right movement protects muscle and helps the weight stay off.

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Maintaining weight loss with lasting healthy habits after GLP-1 medication
Lifestyle

Maintaining Weight Loss After Stopping GLP-1 Medication

The real test is keeping it off. How to set yourself up to hold your results.

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