What conditions does Mounjaro treat besides weight loss?
Mounjaro is mainly known for helping with weight loss, but it is also used to treat type 2 diabetes. In the UK, it was first approved for diabetes and is now being made available for weight loss, especially for people who have obesity and other health problems related to their weight, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or sleep apnoea. Mounjaro is not used for general weight loss but is targeted at those with serious weight-related health conditions.
- Mounjaro is used for both type 2 diabetes and Weight management.
- It is prescribed for people with obesity who often have other health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, or sleep apnoea.
- In the UK, access is limited to people with the greatest medical need, usually those with multiple weight-related health conditions.
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.