NICE NG246 (2025) recommends lower BMI thresholds (27.5 instead of 30, and 24.5 instead of 27) for South Asian, Chinese, Other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, and African-Caribbean backgrounds, because type 2 diabetes risk rises at lower BMIs in these populations 3,5
Structuring your diet this way can also be helpful in the long run if you eventually plan to stop taking a GLP-1, as protein and fiber are key nutrients for boosting satiety and supporting appetite control
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Yes, overuse or aggressive treatments can damage the skin barrier