Semaglutide is the FDA-Approved active ingredient used in Wegovy® that has helped thousands of people lose and maintain weight loss in combination with diet and exercise.
It was found that those taking semaglutide were able to significantly reduce their body weight as well as their blood sugar levels. Semaglutide controls the amount of insulin released from the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels. It also slows the movement of food through the digestive tract, decreasing your appetite and resulting in weight loss. Semaglutide may be the answer for you if you are struggling with being overweight or have obesity-related medical conditions.
Semaglutide weight loss treatment offers many benefits including:
⦁ Weight loss
⦁ Appetite control
⦁ Reduced food cravings
⦁ Reduce risk of diabetes
⦁ Reduce risk of heart disease
⦁ Decrease joint pain
⦁ Improved confidence and self-image
Side Effects of Semaglutide
Some common side effects that you may experience while taking semaglutide include
⦁ Nausea
⦁ Vomiting
⦁ Diarrhea
⦁ Headache / Dizziness
⦁ Gastrointestinal issues
Semaglutide injections are clinically proven to significantly reduce weight. Studies showed that patients lost 15% to 20% of their starting weight (up to 50 lb for a 250 lb person).
How the Semaglutide Program works:
Semaglutide is a convenient once a week sub q injection that can be done at the clinic or taken home and self administered. The injections go up in strength every few weeks if tolerated well by the patient.
If you are struggling on your weight loss journey and think semaglutide might be the right medication to help jump-start your weight loss, give us a call to schedule an appointment.