Doctor-led weight management with GLP-1 guidance
Feel stronger, move with greater confidence and build a healthier future without blame or another impossible quick fix. Longaevitas Doctors bring appetite, metabolism, sleep, stress, hormones and everyday life together in support shaped around you.
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Support for sustainable progress
Nutrition that works in real life
GLP-1 guidance from Longaevitas Doctors
R495 per consultation. Joining is a one-time focused consult; reviews are on demand and can cover several programmes in one consult. Laboratory fees and medicines are separate.
Your weight is not a measure of effort
Many people have tried strict diets, intense exercise plans or repeated fresh starts, only to find that progress is difficult to sustain. That does not mean they have failed. Hunger signals, sleep, stress, hormonal health, some medicines and the food environment can all influence weight.
A better approach looks at what may be making change harder for you. It replaces blame with understanding and focuses on changes that can support your health for the long term.
A wider approach to lasting change
Longaevitas Doctors consider weight alongside your wider health picture. The aim is to support progress that improves how you feel and function, not simply to chase a number on the scale.
Your support may bring together nourishing food choices, appetite awareness, movement, sleep, stress support and strategies for the moments when habits are hardest to maintain.
- Appetite and metabolic health
- Food, movement and daily routines
- Sleep, stress and hormonal influences
- Medicines that may affect weight
Curious about GLP-1 medicines?
GLP-1 medicines, often called weight loss injections, work with your body's own appetite signals, helping you feel full sooner and supporting healthier metabolism. For many people they have changed what feels possible.
They work best as one part of whole-person care, alongside food, movement, sleep and the habits that make progress last. Your Longaevitas Doctor talks through the options with you and shapes support around your body, your goals and your life.
Care shaped around your health
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Relevant checks
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Doctor-led plan
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Ongoing support
Make changes that work in your everyday life.
Common questions
What is Ozempic, and is it used for weight loss?
Ozempic is a brand of semaglutide, a GLP-1 medicine first developed for type 2 diabetes. Because it can reduce appetite, it has become widely known for weight loss. A closely related semaglutide medicine, Wegovy, is made specifically for weight management. Your Longaevitas Doctor can talk you through what these medicines are and whether they suit you.
What is GLP-1?
GLP-1 is a natural hormone your gut releases after eating. It helps you feel full, slows how quickly your stomach empties and helps your body manage glucose. GLP-1 medicines mimic this hormone, which is why they can help with appetite and weight.
Can I get GLP-1 support through Longaevitas?
Yes. GLP-1 guidance is part of our weight management programme. Your Longaevitas Doctor looks at your whole health picture and decides with you what support suits you, which may or may not include medicine.
Are weight loss injections right for me?
They can be very helpful for some people and are not the right fit for everyone. Your health history, other medicines and your goals all matter, which is why a Longaevitas Doctor decides with you.
What are the common side effects of Ozempic and similar medicines?
The most common side effects are nausea, reduced appetite, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea, and they often ease over the first few weeks. Your Longaevitas Doctor explains what to expect and how to feel your best while your body adjusts.
What is the difference between Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro?
Ozempic and Wegovy both contain semaglutide, with Wegovy made specifically for weight management. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, which acts on GLP-1 and a second appetite hormone called GIP. Your Longaevitas Doctor can explain how they compare for you.
What happens when I stop weight loss medication?
Appetite often returns when these medicines are stopped, which is why lasting habits matter so much. Our programme builds food, movement, sleep and stress support alongside any treatment, so your progress has a strong foundation.
Is this available in South Africa?
Yes. Our doctor-led weight management programme is available across South Africa, with support shaped around you.
Is the programme only about diet?
No. It can consider appetite, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, hormones, medicines and the wider health factors that influence sustainable progress.
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