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Starting Out

New to all this? Whether you’re still weighing it up, gearing up for your first dose, or already a few weeks in, this section is built for the early stages.

 

You can find answers to the big questions, support for the small ones, and real-world guidance to help you get going with confidence.

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What Dose Will I Start on if I Switch from Mounjaro to Ozempic?

Close-up of multiple GLP-1 injection pens with purple caps and measurement markings, symbolising different starting doses of Ozempic.

Switching doses isn’t always straightforward, and online promises don’t always reflect what prescribers actually do.

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4 Sept 2025

Close-up of multiple GLP-1 injection pens with purple caps and measurement markings, symbolising different starting doses of Ozempic.

I'm Just About to Start

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Nick M

4 Sept 2025

Switching doses isn’t always straightforward, and online promises don’t always reflect what prescribers actually do.

What Dose Will I Start on if I Switch from Mounjaro to Ozempic?
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My First Weeks

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26 Aug 2025

How to tell if burping on GLP-1s is harmless or a red flag.

When Burping on GLP-1s Is Normal and When to Call Your Prescriber
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My First Weeks

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12 Aug 2025

How alcohol can affect weight loss while taking GLP-1s.

Does Alcohol Slow Your Weight Loss on GLP-1s?
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I'm Thinking About It

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7 Aug 2025

Your essential dos and don'ts for the first week on Ozempic or Mounjaro.

GLP-1 Dos and Don’ts From Day One on Mounjaro and Ozempic
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My First Weeks

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6 Aug 2025

You don’t always need the max dose. Here’s what the data and real users are telling us.

Smaller Doses, Real Results: Why Going Up in GLP-1 Doses Isn’t Always Needed
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When Will the Weight Loss Start?

My First Weeks

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1 Jul 2025

Wondering when the weight loss actually starts? Let’s talk timelines, expectations, and what really happens in the first weeks.

When Will the Weight Loss Start?
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What If I Don’t Feel Any Different on ozempic?

My First Weeks

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30 Jun 2025

Not feeling any different yet? Here’s why that’s normal, and what to look for instead.

What If I Don’t Feel Any Different?
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What the MHRA Actually Says About Weight-Loss Injections in the UK

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26 Jun 2025

What the UK’s medicine regulator actually says about weight-loss jabs, straight from the source.

What the MHRA Actually Says About Weight-Loss Injections in the UK
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Common Side Effects in Week 1, and What’s Normal

My First Weeks

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26 Jun 2025

Burps? Bloating? Or… nothing at all? Here’s what side effects really show up in Week 1

Common Side Effects in Week One & What’s Normal
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How to Store and Handle Your Ozempic Pen Properly

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26 Jun 2025

Storing your GLP-1 pen wrong could ruin it. Here’s how to keep it safe

How to Store and Handle Your Pen Properly
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What You’ll Need to Get Started

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25 Jun 2025

Got your first GLP-1 pen? Here’s what to know before you jab, and what most people don’t realise until afterwards.

What You’ll Need to Get Started
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Is "Food Noise" Actually Real?

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23 Jun 2025

That constant mental chatter about food? It has a name. And quieting it might be the biggest shift of all.

Is "Food Noise" Actually Real?
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