Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide helps lower blood sugar levels by mimicking the hormone GLP-1 that is released after eating. Recently, semaglutide has been approved by the FDA for chronic weight management due to its additional benefit of significant weight loss in patients.
At HormoVital we provide customized treatment plans utilizing semaglutide to help patients struggling with obesity and weight issues. With regular injections paired with lifestyle changes, semaglutide can be an extremely effective tool for losing weight and improving health.
There are a few ways that semaglutide promotes weight loss:
By blunting appetite and cravings, people eat less and lose significant weight. In clinical trials, participants lost on average 12-15% of their body weight over 68 weeks.
Semaglutide is appropriate for patients that meet the following criteria:
At HormoVital our physicians will conduct a full assessment to determine if you are a candidate for semaglutide weight loss treatment.
Beyond just losing pounds on the scale, weight loss achieved with semaglutide has many meaningful health benefits:
At HormoVital we partner with patients to maximize these benefits and improve long-term health through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers discovered it also caused weight loss as a side effect. Further studies found that non-diabetic obese people taking semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks, leading to the FDA approval of a high dose semaglutide injection called Wegovy solely for chronic weight management.
If you decide to pursue semaglutide for weight loss, here is an overview of what to expect:
When pursuing semaglutide for weight loss, entrust your care to the experienced team at HormoVital:
If you have struggled with obesity and its health impacts, semaglutide may be the solution you have been waiting for. Contact the team at HormoVital in today to learn more and take the first step towards transforming your health and life!
Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication that mimics a hormone called GLP-1. It works by affecting areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Specifically, semaglutide slows digestion, suppresses appetite, and reduces cravings by making you feel fuller longer after eating. Studies have shown that using semaglutide for weight loss can help people lose 5-15% of their body weight over 6-12 months.
The most common side effects of semaglutide are gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, indigestion, or gas. These tend to be mild-moderate and often improve with time. Less common side effects include headache, fatigue, dizziness, hypoglycemia in diabetics, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and kidney problems. It's important to monitor side effects and report concerning or serious reactions to your doctor.
Semaglutide comes in a prefilled, disposable pen device designed for self-injection into fatty tissue of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The injection is given once weekly. The dose usually starts low at 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg per week and increases gradually over 5-8 weeks until reaching a maintenance dose between 1-2 mg per week. Proper injection technique is vital for medication effectiveness and safety.
Semaglutide should not be used in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2. It has not been evaluated in pregnant or breastfeeding women and is not recommended in these populations. Other conditions that may preclude use are severe kidney, liver, heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, gastroparesis, or a history of pancreatitis.
In clinical trials, people taking semaglutide lost between 5-15% of their body weight over 6-12 months. However, weight loss results can vary quite a bit from person to person depending on factors like starting weight, diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, motivation, and consistency with taking the medication. It’s important to have realistic expectations about possible weight loss, make healthy lifestyle changes, and stick to the treatment regimen for optimal results.
