In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.

Each brand has its own formula for helping users achieve their weight loss goals. Their methods include remote healthcare providers, compounded GLP-1 and other injectables, oral medication and resources for making small changes to your routine. The aim of these methods is to offer sustainable options toward a healthier lifestyle.

As someone who never used to struggle with their weight while younger, I found getting heavier as I aged frustrating. I’m only 5ft tall and in my twenties, thirties and forties, I was only seven and a half stone (48kg).

Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.

From science-backed supplements to insurance-covered nutrition therapy, here's your complete guide to effective weight loss when Ozempic isn't an option.

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing the game for weight loss. GLP-1 medications were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, but a growing number of people are using it for weight loss.