Learn
Essential Guides
New to GLP-1 medications? Start here. These guides cover what you need to know to get the most from your treatment.
Getting started
What is a GLP-1 medication?
Understanding how GLP-1 receptor agonists work and why they're different from other weight-management approaches.
Read the guide →
📅Your first week — what to expect
A realistic picture of the first seven days on a GLP-1 medication, including what's normal and what to watch for.
Read the guide →
📈Understanding dose escalation
Why your dose increases gradually over weeks or months, and what to expect at each stage.
Read the guide →
Administration
Nutrition
What to eat on a GLP-1
Practical food guidance to reduce side effects, support your health, and get the most from your medication.
Read the guide →
💧Staying hydrated on a GLP-1
Why hydration is especially important on GLP-1 medications, and practical strategies to hit your daily fluid target.
Read the guide →
Side effects
Managing nausea on a GLP-1
Practical strategies for the most common side effect — including what helps, what to avoid, and when to seek help.
Read the guide →
⚠️Common side effects explained
A plain-language guide to what side effects are common, which are temporary, and what warrants a call to your prescriber.
Read the guide →
Lifestyle
Exercise and GLP-1 medications
How physical activity supports your treatment, what types of exercise to prioritise, and how to get started.
Read the guide →
📊Tracking your progress
What to measure, how often, and how to interpret the numbers — including why the scale doesn't tell the whole story.
Read the guide →
General lifestyle information only — not medical advice. Always follow your prescriber's instructions.