Treatments a doctor considers
A licensed doctor decides case by case and never prescribes without evaluation:Semaglutide (Wegovy / Ozempic)
Weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist. A doctor may prescribe it if your BMI
and history match the indications. Requires follow-up.
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)
Dual GLP-1/GIP agonist. Assessed by the doctor based on comorbidities
and your BMI.
Liraglutide (Saxenda)
Daily GLP-1 agonist. Indicated in selected patients with elevated BMI
after medical evaluation.
Orlistat 120mg
Fat-absorption inhibitor. A non-GLP-1 alternative a doctor may
consider based on your history. See the
Xenical (orlistat) guide.
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) — a once-daily semaglutide tablet authorised
for type 2 diabetes. Any use in weight management is an individual medical
decision and may be off-label.
Your path to treatment
1
Start your online visit
Answer a 4-minute questionnaire about your health and goal. No
in-person appointment, no travel — you will know within 24 hours if
you are a candidate.
2
A doctor reviews your case
A licensed doctor reviews your answers personally. If they need
clarification, they message you in the private chat on your account.
If treatment is appropriate, they sign an electronic prescription.
3
Review and payment
If the doctor does not approve treatment, the consultation fee is
refunded in full within 48 hours.
4
Ongoing support
Private chat with your doctor for questions, a 4-week check-in, and
renewal before your prescription expires.
How Hi-Doctor handles it
Every case is reviewed by a licensed EU doctor, with renewals reviewed on an ongoing basis and support available through your private account chat. See how a consultation works, the treatment areas Hi-Doctor covers, and how eligibility is decided in safety. For a medicine outside EU authorisation that some people ask about for weight management, see the orforglipron page.Common questions
What is insulin resistance?
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is an early marker on the road to type 2 diabetes. It usually improves with targeted weight loss and habit changes. A doctor assesses whether adding a medicine would speed that process up.
How is insulin resistance evaluated in an online consultation?
How is insulin resistance evaluated in an online consultation?
The doctor reviews your questionnaire answers, including your BMI, weight history and overall health. They assess which treatment options, if any, are appropriate for your case and rule out contraindications.
What treatments does the doctor consider for insulin resistance?
What treatments does the doctor consider for insulin resistance?
A doctor may consider semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide or orlistat, depending on your BMI, history and any other health conditions you have. The decision is made case by case.
How long until you see results?
How long until you see results?
Results depend on the treatment chosen and your individual response. The doctor monitors progress at regular reviews and adjusts the approach if needed.
Who is a candidate for a medical weight-management programme?
Who is a candidate for a medical weight-management programme?
A licensed doctor evaluates your case against the authorised indications for each medicine, including BMI criteria and associated risk factors. If you are not a candidate, the doctor explains why and the consultation fee is refunded.
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Start a consultation
Weight-loss consultation
Answer the weight-loss questionnaire and a registered doctor reviews it.
They decide whether treatment is appropriate, which one, and at what dose —
and declining is a normal outcome. See what it costs
and how the review works.