{"id":26961,"date":"2025-04-14T12:20:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T12:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/wegovy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:55:09","slug":"wegovy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wegovy\/","title":{"rendered":"Wegovy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wegovy (semaglutide)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we are a medical practice that does not offer cosmetic treatments, we can only provide treatment with Wegovy if the excess weight has health implications, as assessed by a specialist, and the criteria listed below are met.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone else seeking to lose weight is considered to have a cosmetic issue and does not belong in a doctor\u2019s office. In such cases, you can contact Wegovy clinics, which specialize in weight loss for people in this group.   <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Wegovy, and how does it work?<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wegovy is a medication for injection, developed to treat obesity in selected patients. The drug affects the brain&#8217;s appetite center and helps to: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce hunger and food cravings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase the feeling of fullness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce cravings for high-fat foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase control over food intake and energy intake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price and Subsidies<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wegovy is not covered by public subsidies, and the cost is therefore approximately 2,000 kr. per month for each patient.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is the target audience?<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wegovy is never the first-line treatment, but it can be used as a supplement to lifestyle changes when weight loss is expected to improve health.<br\/>Treatment may be considered in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BMI \u2265 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A BMI of 27\u201330 with one or more weight-related conditions, such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How well does it work?<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinical studies show significant weight loss when Wegovy is combined with:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calorie-restricted diet (approx. 500 kcal deficit per day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 150 minutes of exercise per week<br\/>Results vary from person to person depending on genetics, starting weight, and lifestyle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it last?<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The treatment is evaluated after 3 months and continued only if at least a 5% weight loss has been achieved.<br\/>Thereafter, the effectiveness is assessed every 3\u20134 months.<br\/>Most people regain the weight once treatment ends\u2014which is why lifestyle changes are crucial.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Effects<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common side effects involve the gastrointestinal tract and may lead to discontinuation of treatment:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diarrhea or constipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting<br\/>In addition, patients with diabetes may experience low blood sugar and a worsening of eye disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should not take Wegovy?<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wegovy is not recommended for:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People with allergies to ingredients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type 1 diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe heart failure, severe kidney or liver disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seniors over the age of 75<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with inflammatory bowel disease<br\/>It must also not be combined with other weight-loss medications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment at \u00c5kirkeby Medical Center<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment is provided by our nurse in collaboration with a doctor. The process begins with lifestyle changes and individualized planning. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Starting Up<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consultation with a nurse about diet and exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survey of Medical Conditions and Previous Weight-Loss Attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-month lifestyle change: at least 150 minutes of exercise per week and a change in diet <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please bring photos of all food and drinks (except water, coffee, and tea) consumed over a 2-day period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course of Treatment<\/h4>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First Consultation: Planning Lifestyle Changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly check-up and consultation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 3 months: Evaluation of whether to start treatment with Wegovy, based on a medical assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continued monthly follow-up during the first year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outcome assessment after 3 months on Wegovy \u2013 treatment is continued only if weight loss is documented<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting in Year 2: Checkup and consultation every 3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment Discontinuation After 2 Years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment will be terminated early if weight loss plateaus or if follow-up appointments are not kept.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wegovy (semaglutide) Since we are a medical practice that does not offer cosmetic treatments, we can only provide treatment with Wegovy if the excess weight has health implications, as assessed&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26961","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26961"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26964,"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26961\/revisions\/26964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aakirkebylaegerne.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}