Category: Diabetes & Metabolic Health
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SGLT2 Inhibitors – FAQs
This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are SGLT2 inhibitors?SGLT2 inhibitors are a group of medicines that help lower blood glucose by reducing the amount of glucose reabsorbed by the kidneys. The excess glucose is then passed out of the body…
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Ozempic (Semaglutide) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Ozempic? Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, a medication approved to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor…
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Wegovy (Semaglutide) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Wegovy? Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide at a higher dose, a medication approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related health condition,…
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Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What exactly is Mounjaro? Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a relatively new class of metabolic medication originally developed to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar more effectively. It…
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Ezetimibe – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is ezetimibe? Ezetimibe is a cholesterol-lowering medication used to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. It is often prescribed alone or in combination with a statin to improve cholesterol…
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Statins – FAQs
Disclaimer: This information is for general education only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are statins? Statins are a class of medications that lower cholesterol levels, particularly LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, in the blood. They work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver responsible for cholesterol production, helping reduce…
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Triglycerides – FAQs
Disclaimer: This information is for general education only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They come from dietary fats and are also made by the liver from excess calories, especially sugar and refined carbohydrates. They…
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Fatty Liver Disease – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is fatty liver disease? Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat accumulates in liver cells. It is common and often detected incidentally on blood tests or imaging. In early stages, liver…
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are GLP-1 receptor agonists? GLP-1 receptor agonists are medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, support weight loss. Examples include semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, and exenatide. 2. What are GLP-1…
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Metformin – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is metformin? Metformin is an oral medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood glucose levels and is often the first-line treatment. 2. What is metformin used for? Metformin…