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Weight loss injections/treatments

Discuss weight-loss injections and treatments, including personal experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any treatments.

Original poster

I didn't expect them to turn me down

43 replies

theasdadrsaysno · 27/05/2025 15:55

I decided that the only way I was ever going to lose weight was to do WLI
I need to lose at least 8 stone to get to a healthy BMI. Saved up enough money to last me a year of injections so I wouldn't feel guilty about spending 'family' money. (I realise that it would take me more than a year to lose 8st).

Asda have turned me down because I'm Diabetic.

I've never read that this is something that prevents a WLI being taken as that is what it is treatment for originally. It never crossed my mind they'd refuse me, or at least not refuse me for being Diabetic - because I don't take mounjouro now but I might do in the future.

My GP surgery won't prescribe it. I've been waiting for a referral to the NHS weight loss group for about 12 months and finally got the first appointment in about a months time. Their letter says that they basically can't/won't prescribe WLI though the NHS scheme and that it's basically not to be discussed at meetings and not to be asked about. . The only way to get the WLI (as I understand it) is to fail at the weight loss without WLI for 3 years. And then I can go on a wait list for approx 5 years before being seen. aaaargh.

I have loads of food noise, I have very little willpower, I am terribly unfit.

What do I do now (apart from knuckle down)?

Do I apply somewhere else and lie?

Snake oil?

Anyone tried hypnotism?

Just a bit sad.

On the plus side I've got a wodge of money I can throw at the problem!. Might just buy a very, very, very large cake.

Can anyone suggest a Plan B?

OP posts:
JockyWilsonsaid · 27/05/2025 15:57

Does every provider refuse diabetics? Iirc Asda is one of the more expensive providers, so I'd be looking elsewhere anyway.

26dX · 27/05/2025 15:58

Type 2? Have you tried any other providers? X

AugustMounjaroTeam · 27/05/2025 15:58

I would try another supplier, I don't think diabetes is a blocker. It really is a miracle drug (for me, at least).

SevernWonders · 27/05/2025 15:59

Type 1 or type 2? I think Type 2 is ok. I would try someone like Zava or Oushk who are a bit less inflexible.

Original poster
theasdadrsaysno · 27/05/2025 16:01

Yes, type 2.

I've not tried others. Just was recommended Asda by friend who uses them and was happy that they were 'reputable'.

Just feel a bit knocked back as it took quite a bit of effort to pluck up the courage as it were to apply with Asda.

Off to have a Google.

OP posts:
Palsaq · 27/05/2025 16:04

If you don't mind paying a bit more (not loads more) get a prescription from a private doctor instead. Go with BUPA (or Circle or Square etc) and have an actual appointment with a GP to explain the situation.

AbundanceofKatherines · 27/05/2025 16:10

Perhaps you ticked the wrong box? Mounjaro is contraindicated for Type 1 but is approved for Type 2.

morbidcuriosity · 27/05/2025 16:20

There are a few who won't for type 2.. if you start a thread asking who is type 2 on it you will get a an idea of which pharmacy supports this.. there is a few, can't think off top of my head who though but I've seen comments to that affect..

Hilbil212001 · 27/05/2025 16:21

Try oushk - they are good at looking at each individual circumstance

Minuethippo · 27/05/2025 16:39

The following accepts type 2 diabetics:

Medexpress
Vox
Oushk

TryForSpring · 27/05/2025 16:55

This website lists all providers with prices, discounts and Trustpilot scores:

monj.co.uk/

Original poster
theasdadrsaysno · 27/05/2025 16:56

AbundanceofKatherines · 27/05/2025 16:10

Perhaps you ticked the wrong box? Mounjaro is contraindicated for Type 1 but is approved for Type 2.

I don't think it specified which . I just listed it in the ailments that I have box!

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Original poster
theasdadrsaysno · 27/05/2025 17:01

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I didn't realise that prescribing conditions would be/could be different. I'm trying MedXpress next. So fingers crossed.

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jamaisjedors · 27/05/2025 17:13

Wow that's weird, here in France wli are only allowed for people with associated health conditions and the main uses are diabetics! Not legal yet for"just" obesity

SilenceInside · 27/05/2025 17:17

@jamaisjedors the NHS will prescribe GLP1 medication for people with type 2 diabetes if their blood sugars are not well controlled after trying other medications. The OP has been turned down by a private prescriber who are free to set their own prescribing criteria in addition to the general prescribing guidelines. Some of the private prescribers choose to exclude people with T2 diabetes, usually because they say that those cases are more complex and may need additioabl
monitoring.

AbundanceofKatherines · 27/05/2025 17:33

SilenceInside · 27/05/2025 17:17

@jamaisjedors the NHS will prescribe GLP1 medication for people with type 2 diabetes if their blood sugars are not well controlled after trying other medications. The OP has been turned down by a private prescriber who are free to set their own prescribing criteria in addition to the general prescribing guidelines. Some of the private prescribers choose to exclude people with T2 diabetes, usually because they say that those cases are more complex and may need additioabl
monitoring.

That’s very interesting!

NinetyNineRedBalloonsGoBy · 27/05/2025 17:36

Try Oushk

Histoscientist · 27/05/2025 17:43

Oushk have support too, like consultations, newsletters and social media support groups, they also email discounts and you can choose your delivery day. They look at cases individually. There's a reason why you get lots of people recommending them and for long term they provide maintenance plans.
www.monj.co.uk has a list of regulated pharmacies and you can apply discount codes on right of table.
Asda are very expensive, wouldn't even have started with them.

Sunshineandgrapefruit · 27/05/2025 17:50

I think if medical advice is not to use as a diabetic then listen to it. If Injections are a no go can you use the money to pay for a dietician or for one of the meal delivery company that portion control and tailor the meals to your needs?

Minuethippo · 27/05/2025 18:15

Sunshineandgrapefruit · 27/05/2025 17:50

I think if medical advice is not to use as a diabetic then listen to it. If Injections are a no go can you use the money to pay for a dietician or for one of the meal delivery company that portion control and tailor the meals to your needs?

The medicine was first used to treat diabetics!

Redlightbulb · 27/05/2025 18:23

@theasdadrsaysno
How is your diabetes type 2 controlled?
Through tablets or insulin?
I don't think they will prescribe for type 2 insulin dependant.

Topseyt123 · 27/05/2025 18:25

As a type 2 diabetic, I get Ozempic (semaglutide, and sometimes also marketed under the brand Wegovy) prescribed on the NHS.

I've struggled for years with my weight and blood sugars though with nothing really making much difference so that is probably why I get it, I suspect. I'd push at your GP again for it. If your problems are long term now then you might well qualify.

My impression is that you probably wouldn't be prescribed it purely for weight loss, but it is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially if other medications haven't been sufficiently successful. Weight loss is considered a side effect of it in this case, though for many of us it is a desirable one and even our own personal objective. 😉

Original poster
theasdadrsaysno · 27/05/2025 18:27

Sunshineandgrapefruit · 27/05/2025 17:50

I think if medical advice is not to use as a diabetic then listen to it. If Injections are a no go can you use the money to pay for a dietician or for one of the meal delivery company that portion control and tailor the meals to your needs?

Erm treatment of diabetes is it's main /original reason for existing.

I might try a personal trainer or something as well as it instead off, although my experience is that they are all a bit super fit and over enthusiastic.
I'll probably re subscribe to gusto/hello fresh to help with meal planning/portion control.

OP posts:
HeavyHeidi · 28/05/2025 08:18

jamaisjedors · 27/05/2025 17:13

Wow that's weird, here in France wli are only allowed for people with associated health conditions and the main uses are diabetics! Not legal yet for"just" obesity

It is approved for obesity now, from BMI 35, and it was just in the news that GPs will likely be allowed to prescribe it as well soon, not only endocrinology specialists. By the way, Zava France just started offering MJ as well.

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 28/05/2025 08:27

I'm a T2 diabetic, I'm not obese and my GP prescribed it for me. My HBA1C levels were really elevated despite being on Metformin. I had to have an in depth appointment with my GP and then another one with my diabetes nurse before they prescribed it.

My BMI was 27.3 so I was overweight but not obese. It's now dropped to just over 24 and my blood sugar levels have dropped to almost normal levels. I'm not that bothered about the weight but I really care about my sugar levels.

I'd go and talk to your diabetic nurse. If other DM2 meds haven't worked for you, Mounjaro might be the only thing that does.