Medical Weight Loss With Semaglutide

Get the help you need to write your own weight loss success story with medical weight loss. 

What is Medical Weight Loss With Semaglutide?

Many people attempt to lose weight but find themselves frustrated by a lack of progress and other roadblocks. Medical weight loss with semaglutide is a tool that helps you achieve your weight loss goals. A medical weight loss program combines lifestyle changes with medication. People experience weight loss success, feeling healthier and more confident. 

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About Semaglutide

Medical weight loss uses a medication called semaglutide. This treatment comes under several brand names but can also be formulated in a compounding pharmacy. Semaflutide mimics the action of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). It is called a GLP-1 agonist because it activates receptors for this peptide in the body and brain. 

GLP-1 has a powerful effect on appetite, food cravings, and feelings of fullness. People who take semaglutide have less appetite and eat less food. They also feel full for a longer time and have fewer cravings. As a result, people eat less and lose weight without the negative effects of previous weight loss medications. 

Semaglutide is administered as an injection. We will teach you how to give yourself the injections once a week. We will monitor your progress and guide you through healthy lifestyle choices so you can achieve and maintain better results. People find they can stick to a medical weight loss plan because semaglutide gives them the boost they need. 

Most people taking semaglutide experience significant weight loss. Research has shown that people lose up to 15% of their body weight. This amount of weight loss has immense health impacts and improves your self-esteem. People who achieve the best results combine medical weight loss with a healthier lifestyle and more physical activity. 

The side effects of semaglutide most often include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are typically mild, and research studies found that very few people stopped taking the medication due to these effects. Adjusting your dose can often help you keep benefiting from your medication if side effects bother you. Semaglutide can have more serious effects for some people, so a full medical examination is necessary to ensure you do not have any conflicting conditions.  

Most people who are overweight or obese are good candidates for medical weight loss. Candidates may also have obesity-related health conditions such as cardiovascular problems. Good candidates have reasonable expectations about their weight loss. They should also understand semaglutide is a medical weight loss tool, not a solution. 

You should not take semaglutide if you have type 1 diabetes, certain types of cancer, or a history of pancreatitis. You should also not take it if thyroid or endocrine tumors run in your family. Only a full review of all your health factors will allow us to determine whether medical weight loss is a good option for your weight loss journey. 

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