Angelica Brandelius
Dr. Angelica Brandelius, MD, PhD, is a licensed physician and certified medical trainer with a background in immunology, clinical research and more than 15 years of experience in exercise and health. At Yazen, she develops digital solutions that help people build and maintain an active lifestyle.
Semaglutide for weight loss – information about the medicine
An increasing number of people today are living with overweight or obesity. Semaglutide has become one of the most effective medical treatments to help many people lose weight (1).
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but clinical trials showed significant weight loss. The medication Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is currently approved for weight management in adults with a BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with weight-related comorbidity (2).
Are weight loss and fat loss the same thing?
Many people who want to improve their health talk about “losing weight” – but what does that actually mean? Is the goal to weigh less, or to have less body fat? The difference is crucial for both health and results. To choose the right strategy, you need to understand the distinction between weight loss and fat loss. Even though they may sound like the same thing, they have different effects on our bodies and our health.
