Standard BMI categories are: Underweight: BMI less than 18.5 kg/m2 Healthy weight: BMI of 18.5 to less than 25 kg/m2 Overweight: BMI of 25 to less than 30 kg/m2 Obesity: BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more Class 1 obesity: 30 to less than 35 kg/m2 Class 2 obesity: 35 to less than 40 kg/m2 Class 3 obesity: 40 kg/m2 or more FDA-approved weight loss drugs are typically prescribed for adults with obesity (BMI of 30 or more) or overweight (BMI of 27 or more) plus a weight-related medical condition
Missing a dose or feeling unsure about what to do next is more common than most people realize, and it helps to have medical guidance when things feel unclear
This unexpected benefit has ignited a wave of interest in the medication, even among those without diabetes, seeking effective weight management solutions
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Compounded medications are prepared in state-licensed compounding pharmacies that are often also registered with and inspected by the FDA