Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, semaglutide has been approved by the FDA for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition.
Semaglutide works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. It helps you feel more full and satisfied after eating so you naturally eat less without feeling deprived or hungry.
Key benefits of semaglutide for weight loss:
Semaglutide may be an option for adults struggling with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (BMI ≥27) with at least one weight-related condition, such as:
Talk to your doctor about whether semaglutide is appropriate for your weight loss and health goals. Semaglutide should not be used by those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
Semaglutide is taken once weekly by injection under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or arm. Your doctor will prescribe the 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg dose to start, then increase the dosage gradually over 5-8 weeks based on your individual tolerance.
It's important to be patient in the first 16 weeks of treatment as most people lose the maximum amount of weight after this point. However, semaglutide-induced weight loss can continue for up to 2 years or longer with continued treatment.
To get the best results, combining semaglutide with lifestyle therapy is recommended. This includes adopting healthy eating patterns, increasing physical activity, and making behavioral changes to support your weight loss efforts.
In addition to significant weight loss, semaglutide has been shown to provide the following health benefits:
These additional benefits underscore the importance of weight management for overall health. Losing just 5-10% of body weight with semaglutide can lead to dramatic improvements in metabolic and cardiovascular health.
The medical providers at Prime Hormone Solutions specialize in medications and therapies for hormone balance, diabetes, metabolism and weight management.
Our experienced physicians and nurse practitioners are experts in prescribing semaglutide and providing the ongoing medical monitoring required for safe and effective treatment.
We also provide lifestyle counseling and community referrals to give our patients the comprehensive support they need to be successful with semaglutide-assisted weight loss.
With obesity rates continuing to climb, having access to novel and effective treatments like semaglutide is extremely valuable. This GLP-1 medication promotes appetite reduction, calorie lowering, and considerable weight loss to improve health.
By combining semaglutide injections with healthy lifestyle changes, most patients can lose 15% or more of their body weight safely and sustainably. The experienced medical team at Prime Hormone Solutions provides cutting edge prescription therapies and lifestyle support tailored to help our patients achieve their weight loss and wellness goals.
