Millions of people may get free weight-loss injections to help with serious health issues.

The NHS will now give Wegovy to people who are overweight, not just obese, to help 1.2 million people.

Before, only people with a BMI of 35 or more could get Wegovy. Now, people with a BMI of 27 or more can get it if they have health problems.

Wegovy is a type of medicine that helps people feel full and lose weight.

The NHS will start giving out Wegovy this summer.

Millions of people may be able to get Wegovy on the NHS.

Wegovy helps people lose weight and lowers blood sugar.

People with a BMI of 27 or more can get Wegovy if they have had a heart attack, stroke, or circulation problems.

Wegovy is a weekly injection that can be taken with other medicines.

A NICE expert said people who had a heart attack or stroke are scared it will happen again.

The expert said Wegovy helps prevent another heart attack or stroke.

Wegovy gives people extra protection against heart attacks and strokes.

A professor said Wegovy is good news because it helps with weight loss and prevents heart attacks and strokes.

The professor said doctors should focus on weight loss, not just blood pressure and lipids.

Experts said people taking Wegovy should exercise to avoid losing muscle mass.

Common side effects of Wegovy may include nausea and diarrhea.

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