Angelica Brandelius

Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most widely used screening tools in healthcare for estimating the relationship between body weight and height. The measurement provides a general, statistical starting point for assessing the risk of various health conditions. At the same time, it is important to emphasize that BMI has limitations and cannot alone provide a complete picture of an individual's health status on its own.

KwikPen is a pre-filled multi-dose pen from the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, used to administer the medication Mounjaro. This type of pen is designed to facilitate regular dosing during medical weight loss and the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Here we go through how to handle the pen safely – from preparation to correct storage – to ensure your treatment works optimally.

Lorem ipsumDo you recognise the feeling of being tired all the time while simultaneously gaining weight, without understanding why? You are not alone. Many people find that their body feels heavier and everyday life becomes more demanding when their energy is insufficient. It can be both frustrating and worrying, but there are often explanations for why this happens.

The choice between bariatric surgery and medical treatment has changed alongside the development of new, effective medications. Today, modern GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists can provide significant weight loss that, in some cases, approaches the results previously achieved primarily through bariatric surgery. Here, we look at both options from a medical perspective and describe their effects, risks, and benefits.

Not losing weight despite feeling like you are doing "everything right" is rarely due to a lack of discipline. The body's biology and hormonal systems play a central role in regulating body weight and can counteract weight loss.

To achieve sustainable results, it can therefore be valuable to understand how appetite regulation and individual circumstances affect weight, as well as which evidence-based treatment options are available.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are both well-documented medications for medical weight loss. In clinical studies, tirzepatide has shown a greater average weight loss than semaglutide, but individual efficacy, tolerability, and treatment choices vary. The choice of treatment should always be based on an individual medical assessment.

The concept of the “Golden dose” for Mounjaro refers to the residual liquid that may remain in a KwikPen after the intended doses. Advice on using this as an extra dose is spreading on social media, but healthcare providers advise against it because the dose is not quality-assured. Extracting residual liquid can lead to incorrect dosing and increased risk of side effects. Changes in how the medication is provided aim to strengthen patient safety.

The term “Golden dose” refers to the residual liquid that may remain in a Wegovy pen after the intended doses. Advice on using this as an extra dose is spreading on social media, but healthcare providers clearly advise against this. There is a risk of incorrect dosing as well as a risk of contamination when manipulating the pen outside of its intended use.

Many who struggle with their weight wonder if a low metabolism could be an explanation. In practice, there are usually several underlying causes for weight challenges, where metabolism is one of several factors. Metabolism plays a central role in how the body uses energy, but the connection between low metabolism, weight, and diet is often more complex than one might think.