05.10.2022:
In 2021, the Norwegian Medicines Agency approved the use of daily injection of liraglutide 3.0 mg (Saxenda) as a supplement to lifestyle treatment for weight control in children ≥ 12 years of age with obesity (isoBMI ≥ 30). We share the treatment experiences of six multidisciplinary obesity clinics in the specialist health service. A Cochrane review (1) and Norwegian findings (2, 3) show small to moderate weight reductions following family-based behavioural treatment (caloric restriction, physical activity, sleep hygiene) in adolescents with severe obesity. In contrast, bariatric surgery leads...