Discuss these options with your healthcare provider if prevention strategies alone are not sufficient
Always check with your doctor before starting any course of treatment
*3-4 month duration is subject to variation based on skin tone and skin type
Lastly, keep in mind that most studies showing efficacy of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss usually require participants to make lifestyle modifications such as changes in diet and exercise, to control portions and eat high nutrient, low energy foods and move more while taking the medications
Achieving glycaemic targets typically requires combination therapy, potentially including metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, or insulin, selected according to NICE NG28 guidance