Table 3 Responses from follow-up interview

Did you lose any weight?

5

4

Were your expectations met?

2

2

Anything unexpected?

2

7

Change in diet or exercise?

6

3

- Trying to keep to smaller portions (n = 4)

- Eating healthier (n = 4)

Did you feel safe when taking liraglutide?

7

2

Was there anything you were particularly concerned or worried about?

1

4

- The size of the needle (n = 1)

Any side effects?

8

5

- Sickness (n = 2)

- Diarrhoea (n = 2)

- Constipation (n = 2)

- Extreme stomach pain (n = 2)

Any additional stress?

3

2

- Stressed about travel not being in my control (n = 1)

- Due to side effects (n = 2)

Did taking liraglutide impact on your everyday living or daily routine in terms of additional burden or benefit?

3

6

- Side effects were a burden (n = 3)

Did you experience any challenges in timing of doses?

4

5

- Forgetting (n = 3)

- Fitting injections around work (n = 1)

If a similar clinical trial were to be conducted, would you recommend it to a friend if they met the inclusion criteria?

9

0