GLP-1 Therapy​

GLP-1 therapy supports a healthy weight​

GLP-1 Therapy​

GLP-1 therapy mimic a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1).
This hormone helps regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar.

How GLP-1 Medication works

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    Reduced Hunger

    GLP-1 therapy lowers appetite by targeting brain receptors that regulate craving and food intake.​

  • increased-fullness

    Increased Fullness

    GLP-1 therapy slows digestion, helping you feel satisfied longer, and eat smaller, more balanced portions.​

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    Stabilized Blood Sugar

    GLP-1 therapy enhances insulin response and reduce spikes, supporting steady energy and metabolic health.​

Eat more mindfully and make better decisions.​

Eligibility

Overweight and obese patients may be eligible​

Patients eligible for GLP-1 therapy​

In Switzerland, patients may be eligible for GLP-1 therapy if they are overweight or have obesity and meet the following body mass index criteria:

BMI > 30

BMI ≥ 27 and < 30*

*with at least one weight-related conditions: high blood pressure, high blood lipids, type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea

GLP-1 therapy is not suitable for​

If you have one of the following conditions, a GLP-1 therapy is not suitable for you:

  • Family or personal history of thyroid cancer (medullary carcinoma) or MEN-2 syndrome
  • Acute or past pancreatitis (inflammation the pancreas)
  • Severe stomach or intestinal diseases (e.g.,gastroparesis)
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Allergy to GLP-1 treatments​

How it Works?

3 Steps to your GLP-1 therapy​

  • 1

    Online questionnaire & booking

    Securely record your health profile and book appointments easily

  • 2

    Video consultation & treatment plan​

    Have a private video call with a doctor or licensed nurse

  • 3

    Home delivery​

    Receive your treatment directly at home​

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Risks

Side effects can occur

Common side effects

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Feeling of fullness

These usually occur at the beginning and improve after a few weeks

Other side effects

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal:

  • Macro - and micronutrient deficiencies​
  • Muscle loss​

Hence supporting therapies are critical to mitigate those side effects

Less common risks

Less common risk include

  • Gallstones and kidney stones
  • Cardiovascular and kidney problems (risk of collapse due to insufficient fluid intake)

Extremely rare risks include

  • Changes to the retina (back of the eye), usually in individuals with pre-existing conditions or diabetes

Access to experts in case of side effects is included at NovaLife

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Cost of the GLP-1 therapy​

Cost depends on the GLP-1 therapy​

GLP-1 therapy​

CHF 375 / month

  • Monthly shipment of GLP-1 treatment for 4 weeks in line with therapy plan

  • Progress review via video consultation typically every 10 weeks​

  • Access to experts in case of side effects or questions​

  • Monthly cancellation possible

  • Excluding First Consultation

Self-pay only

GIP/GLP-1 therapy​

CHF 590 / month

  • Monthly shipment of GIP/GLP-1 treatment for 4 weeks in line with therapy plan​

  • Progress review via video consultation typically every 10 weeks​

  • Access to experts in case of side effects or questions​

  • Monthly cancellation possible

  • Excluding First Consultation

Self-pay only

Therapy selection depends on individual conditions.​

Integrated Therapy Program

Therapy plus changed behaviors ​

Integrated Therapy Program

At NovaLife we follow an multimodal therapy approach for sustainable healthy weight, which includes GLP-1 treatment as well as behavior changes in the area of nutrition, exercise, sleep and mind-set to a achieve sustainable healthy weight and enable an active lifestyle

"The therapy supports appetite regulation – healthy habits help sustain positive lifestyle changes."

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    GLP-1 therapy​

    Reduce hunger, increase fullness and stabilize blood sugar.


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    Nutrition

    Fuel yourself with protein-rich whole foods every day.

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    Exercise

    Move your body and strengthen your muscles with exercise

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    Sleep

    Recover with a consistent 7–8 hours of quality sleep per night

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    Mind-set

    Build a positive mindset, manage stress and emotions.