All treatments come with a risk of side effects, but side effects experienced on Juniper’s treatment are usually temporary and can be reduced and managed. The most common side effect for patients on Ozempic is nausea, with 40% of users experiencing this temporarily. Other common side effects include reflux, headaches, constipation, vomiting, fatigue and irritation to the injection site. We know these side effects are not ideal, but they are common and normal among patients on semaglutide and weight loss medication. Our Juniper team will be there to guide and support you through managing and reducing any side effects.

There is no need for special dietary restrictions, as the medication will reduce hunger and make you more likely to naturally choose healthy foods. However, for long-term results, we strongly recommend making healthy changes to your diet and lifestyle. The Juniper program includes support from a health coach to help you increase your protein intake and make healthier food choices even in your busy daily life.

Find out if the Juniper program is right for you by booking in a free consult. After speaking with our team, if you’re eligible, our doctor during the consultation will determine the best treatment for you, based on your medical history and weight loss goals.

Ozempic is an effective long-term option for losing weight and keeping it off. Patients should continue the treatment prescribed by their doctor until they have formed sustainable behavioural changes to maintain results and prevent weight regain after they come off the program. We’re with you as long as you need us.

In the Juniper program, users who reach the highest dosage can lose up to 15% of their body weight in one year. This is about twice as much weight loss as the average person who loses weight through behavioral changes alone. In addition to weight loss, users of the Juniper program can also experience lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, increased athletic performance, improved sleep quality, and other physiological and psychological improvements.

Ozempic is an injection that comes in a preloaded pen and contains a small needle. You may feel a little sting when the needle is inserted, but they are easy to administer, and most users gradually get used to them after the first dose. Injectable drugs are injected into subcutaneous fatty tissue under the skin, such as in the upper thigh, upper arm, or abdomen, and the injection site is changed periodically.If this is your first time giving yourself and injection you may feel anxious but our medical support team, made up of nurses and pharmacists, in available for support and will gladly assist you.

Juniper currently has the 0.5mg and 1mg dosages of Ozempic available as part of its program but your doctor can give you more advice on what strength is best for you in the consultations. Most of the time they recommend starting on the lower dose and titrating up towards the highest dose.