glp 1 and weight lifting GLP-1 medication can support significant loss, but the scale cannot tell you whether you are losing fat, lean tissue or both. This is why nutrition resistance training should be part Rethinking Exercise on GLP-1 Medications:

For weight management, semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) and liraglutide 3 mg (Saxenda) are specifically licensed in the UK, while medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic), liraglutide (Victoza), and dulaglutide (Trulicity) are approved for type 2 diabetes

The difference depends on whether the medication is being used with clinical oversight, clear dosing, appropriate monitoring, and a larger plan for metabolic health, muscle preservation, cardiovascular risk reduction, and long-term function

GLP-1 agonists bind to GLP-1 receptors on pancreatic beta cells, stimulating glucose-dependent insulin secretionmeaning insulin is released only when blood glucose levels are elevated

Here are the key differences: Wegovy : Each dose of Wegovy comes in its own prefilled, single-dose pen with a needle attached

If persistent, contact your prescriber about dose adjustment