Imagine losing weight with a non-invasive treatment, managed by yourself without having to go to the doctor’s office一wait, it’s not your imagination. You can find this incredible solution through Semaglutide, a weekly injection that can help adults lose their extra pounds, also known as Wegovy or Ozempic.
At Gearity Wellness Center, our team of experts will be telling you the basics of Semaglutide and if you’re the right fit for this weight loss shot.
Semaglutide: Treatment For Weight Loss
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Also known as Wegovy, it is a FDA approved once-in-a-week injection that helps adults with losing weight. During the trials of the treatment, patients reported that they lost 18% of their initial body weight, surpassing the expectations of the public and results from other weight loss programs.
Besides using it as a dietary treatment, semaglutide is also recommended for patients of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Using this injection can help control your blood sugar, lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
How Semaglutide Helps You Lose Weight
Semaglutide is part of a group of medications called GLP-1 receptor antagonists, which work by binding to their receptors. GLP-1 is a hormone that our body naturally produces that manages appetite levels and your blood sugar, resulting in making your stomach’s “emptying” process work slowly, making you feel less hungry. At the same time, it sends signals to your brain to reduce the appetite.
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Answering 3 Questions About Semaglutide
We know that semaglutide is a relatively new treatment, and you may have many doubts about it一but we’re here to clear any of them. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about this injection and its effectiveness:
How is the treatment process?
If you enter our wellness center and ask about the semaglutide injections, you’ll take these steps along with our team of professionals:
- First consultation: Your journey starts with a personalized consultation where a healthcare provider checks on your medical history, current health status, and weight loss goals.
- Customized plan: Based on the information you provide, we design a personalized Semaglutide weight loss plan according to what you need.
- Constant monitoring: As the program advances, you’ll be granted ongoing monitoring and support by our team to track your progress and adjust your plan if needed.
What’s the ideal semaglutide patient?
Those who get semaglutide injections, need to accomplish these characteristics:
- Having a BMI in between 27 and 30, which classifies as being overweight. You can also qualify if it’s above 30, as it is considered as obese.
- Being diagnosed with a medical condition that affects or is affected by your weight, like prediabetes or high blood pressure.
- Not having any medical conditions that could put you at risk if you take the injection.
You should not get semaglutide for weight loss if you…
- Are allergic to the ingredients in the injection
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Already taking a GLP-1 receptor antagonist
How effective is it?
Studies have shown that people can lose 15% of their initial weight if they take 2.4mg of semaglutide weekly, for more than a year. Combined with a diet and exercise program, you can clearly see the difference.