{"id":22244,"date":"2025-06-27T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/?p=22244"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:23:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:23:22","slug":"how-slimming-injections-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/injecoes-para-emagrecer-como-funcionam\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Loss Injections: How They Work and Who Can Use Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22244\" class=\"elementor elementor-22244\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de1b4c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6de1b4c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83676a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83676a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"894\">The <strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"623\">injectable treatments for weight loss<\/strong> have become increasingly popular, especially among those who find it difficult to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. These slimming injections act on appetite control and metabolism, offering a more effective and controlled approach to weight loss.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1101\">But are these injections safe? Who can use them? And which ones are available in Portugal? In this guide we explain everything you need to know about the <strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1100\">injectable slimming treatments<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64fa876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64fa876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Weight Loss Injections Work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae99ded elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae99ded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1388\">Most injectable weight-loss drugs belong to the class of <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1281\">GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists<\/strong>. These drugs mimic the action of an intestinal hormone that regulates satiety and glucose metabolism.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1426\">They act on the body in various ways:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1788\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1528\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1528\"><strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1452\">Reduced appetite<\/strong>increase the feeling of satiety, leading to lower calorie intake.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1630\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1630\"><strong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1567\">Slower gastric emptying<\/strong>The best way to control hunger: they prolong digestion time, helping to control hunger.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1788\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1788\"><strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1671\">Improved glucose metabolism<\/strong>The best way to help regulate blood sugar levels: they are especially useful in cases of insulin resistance.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1d7d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd1d7d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer-1024x576.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22259\" alt=\"Slimming injections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer-18x10.avif 18w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer-600x338.avif 600w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7902d17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7902d17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Can Use Injectable Weight Loss Treatments?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4078f73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4078f73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2742\">Weight loss injections are indicated for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"3008\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2794\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2794\">People with <strong data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2779\">BMI over 30<\/strong> (obesity).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2916\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2916\">People with <strong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2830\">BMI over 27<\/strong> and associated health problems (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3008\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3008\">Individuals who have tried to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, without lasting success.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3030\">Contraindications<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3095\">The use of slimming injections is not recommended in cases of:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3268\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3124\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3124\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3154\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3154\">History of pancreatitis.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3192\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3192\">Severe gastrointestinal diseases.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3268\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3268\">Family history of certain types of thyroid cancer or MEN2 syndrome.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a60847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a60847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Side Effects of Weight Loss Injections\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f95da4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f95da4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3406\">Although effective, these drugs can cause some adverse effects, such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3547\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3429\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3429\">Nausea and vomiting<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3456\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3456\">Diarrhoea or constipation<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3478\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3478\">Dizziness and fatigue<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3516\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3516\">Dry mouth or change in taste<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3547\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3547\">Pancreatitis (in rare cases)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3686\">Generally, the effects are mild and tend to diminish over time. However, any persistent symptoms should be reported to your doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fce614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fce614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get Injectable Weight Loss Treatment in Portugal\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d1a41b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d1a41b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3924\">Slimming injections are only available through <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3838\">medical prescription<\/strong>Professional monitoring is necessary to ensure safety and efficacy.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3950\">To get treatment:<\/p><ol data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4232\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4045\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4045\"><strong data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3974\">Medical consultation<\/strong> - A professional will assess whether the treatment is right for you.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4121\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4121\"><strong data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4078\">Prescription medicine<\/strong> - If approved, the doctor issues the prescription.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4232\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4232\"><strong data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4148\">Buying in pharmacies<\/strong> - Some injections may be in high demand and temporarily unavailable.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4273\">Online consultation with M\u00e9dico na Net<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4577\">No <strong data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4366\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/first-consultation-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4364\">Doctor on the Net<\/a><\/strong> you can book yours <strong data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4431\">first online weight loss consultation<\/strong>It's simple and safe. A doctor will assess your case, advise you on the best treatment and, if indicated, make the necessary medical prescription.<\/p><blockquote data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4714\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4714\">\u2705 Consultation carried out completely online<br data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4622\" \/>\u2705 Personalised and secure assessment<br data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4661\" \/>Referral for appropriate injectable treatment<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d974b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71d974b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are Injections a Definitive Solution?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b74b73b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b74b73b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4765\" data-end=\"4892\">Despite their effectiveness, injectable treatments <strong data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4848\">are not a miracle solution<\/strong>. For long-lasting results, it's essential:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"5045\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4932\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"4932\">Adopt a balanced diet<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4933\" data-end=\"4981\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4935\" data-end=\"4981\">Maintain regular physical exercise<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4982\" data-end=\"5045\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5045\">Bet on a dietary re-education and lifestyle change<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5150\">Without these changes, there is a significant risk of regaining weight after stopping treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-374db6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"374db6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f888e56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f888e56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5418\">The <strong data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5201\">slimming injections<\/strong> are an effective alternative for those struggling with obesity or excess weight. However, medical supervision is essential to guarantee safety and results that meet each patient's needs.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5420\" data-end=\"5683\">If you are looking for a safe and accompanied weight loss solution, book your appointment now. <strong data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5633\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/first-consultation-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5515\" data-end=\"5631\">online assessment consultation at M\u00e9dico na Net<\/a><\/strong> and find out which route is best for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Os tratamentos injet\u00e1veis para perda de peso t\u00eam-se tornado cada vez mais populares, especialmente entre quem encontra dificuldades em emagrecer apenas com dieta e exerc\u00edcio f\u00edsico. Estas inje\u00e7\u00f5es para emagrecer atuam no controlo do apetite e no metabolismo, oferecendo uma abordagem mais eficaz e controlada para a perda de peso. Mas ser\u00e1 que estas inje\u00e7\u00f5es [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1393,"featured_media":22260,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-perda-de-peso"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Injecoes-para-Emagrecer-medico-na-net.avif","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1393"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22244\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}