Weight loss resources

Weight loss is a difficult subject for many. Do you feel stuck, constant dieting with no real results and a need to find an alternative?

Find out everything you need to know about the new weight loss medication, Mounjaro. From how it works, to where to buy it, cost and more.

Find support from our team, ask for advice from like-minded people and join live sessions with PrivateDoc.

Find support from our team, ask for advice from like-minded people and join live sessions with PrivateDoc.

A groundbreaking treatment is making waves in the UK, offering new solution options for individuals with type 2 diabetes and obesity aiming for substantial weight reduction.

When considering weight loss medication options, Wegovy (active ingredient Semaglutide) and Mounjaro (active ingredient Tirzepatide) stand out for their innovative approaches, but which is right for you?

What is Mounjaro and when is it available in the UK? Compare Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) to Wegovy, Mysimba and Saxenda for weight loss

Dr Ruch Karunadasa MBBS Bsc MRCGP, Chief Medical Director at PrivateDoc, discusses the importance of the right support when on a weight loss journey and how PrivateDoc’s service can support patients who want to lose weight.

Our Doctors have put together a useful guide to tell you everything you need to know about the new weight loss drug Wegovy.

Wegovy, the latest weight loss drug, received approval from the Medicines and Health Products Regulation Agency (MHRA) in the UK in September 2021. Despite approval, the UK market is yet to see the launch of Wegovy.

Wegovy is a weekly injection and the dose is titrated on a monthly basis. The process is simple and consists of adjusting the amount of medication a patient receives in order to achieve a desired therapeutic effect.

The most common side effects experienced from taking Wegovy weekly injections are headache, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting.

So you've decided it's time to start your weight loss journey? Good for you! These hints and tips will help you get your weight loss journey off to the best start possible. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it.

So you've decided it's time to start your weight loss journey? Good for you! These hints and tips will help you get your weight loss journey off to the best start possible. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it.

Discover the differences between Saxenda vs Mysimba weight loss treatments. How do they work and how can you get started.

A new drug which works by suppressing appetite (a similar response to our current weight loss programmes) has been found to reduce bodyweight by up to 20% in major international trials.

Weight Loss Drugs have hit the headlines recently with new clinical trials taking place on the drug 'Semaglutide' which was found to help participants lose up to 20% of their weight, but it is still not yet legally licensed in the UK.

So you've decided it's time to start your weight loss journey? Good for you! These hints and tips will help you get your weight loss journey off to the best start possible. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it.

Find how long a typical pack of Mysimba will last you, along with a dosage guide.

Thinking about starting Saxenda? Find out how long a Saxenda pen lasts and how dosing works.

Use our handy online calculator to check your body mass index (BMI) and find out if you're a healthy weight

Unboxing your Saxenda Starter Pack, find out more on how to use it, and what to expect from your Saxenda treatment

Unboxing your Saxenda medication, find out more on how to use it, and what to expect from your Saxenda treatment.

Unboxing your Mysimba treatment, find out more on how to use it, and what to expect from it.

New weight loss drug Wegovy has been approved for the treatment of obesity. Find out what it is and how it works.

Find support from our team, ask for advice from like-minded people and join live sessions with PrivateDoc.

Find support from our team, ask for advice from like-minded people and join live sessions with PrivateDoc.

Not seeing results? Don't quit just yet! Follow these tips for what to do if you're not seeing results from your prescription weight loss treatment.

Struggling to choose a diet? Looking for a diet that actually works? Discover our top tips for dieting effectively for lasting weight loss.

How to plan daily activity when starting a weight loss programme.

Losing even small amounts of weight has numerous health benefits, particulary in those with an obese BMI. Discover 6 weight loss benefits.

With yo-yo diets becoming increasingly popular at this time of year, we explore the risks associated with yo-yo dieting and why we always promote sustainable, healthy weight loss goals.

PrivateDoc can help you lose weight and keep the weight off for good. We have treated 1000s of patients in the UK and helped them reach their weight loss goals, creating healthier and happier lives in the process.

In recent weeks the new type 2 diabetes drug Tirzepatide has been hitting the headlines in the UK, but is it something we should be taking too much notice of?

If you have had a close eye on the media in the UK, and globally, you may have noticed that a number of new weight loss drugs have been announced and are eagerly awaited in the weight loss treatment space.

At a time in which the obesity epidemic continues to explode across the world, many pharmaceutical companies and health care professionals have been working diligently to discover the most effective medical treatments to help patients manage their weight.