Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that works by stimulating the release of insulin when blood sugar levels are high, while suppressing appetite.
Some of the key benefits of semaglutide treatment include:
At Hormone Harmony in Brick, we provide cutting-edge semaglutide therapy to help patients better manage diabetes and achieve long-lasting weight loss.
Semaglutide is given as a weekly subcutaneous injection, meaning it is injected into the fatty tissue under the skin. The starting dose is usually 0.25 mg injected once weekly, which is then titrated up to the maintenance dose of 1-2 mg per week.
Proper injecting techniques involve:
It is important to note that semaglutide should not be used in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. As an incretin mimetic, semaglutide works by:
Through these mechanisms, semaglutide is able to provide significant A1c reductions in type 2 diabetics along with weight loss benefits.
Several large clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of semaglutide treatment for both chronic weight management and diabetes:
Based on this robust clinical data, semaglutide has been approved for use and shows great promise in providing substantial health benefits to patients.
There are many potential benefits that patients can experience from semaglutide therapy including:
One of the primary benefits of semaglutide treatment is weight loss in patients dealing with overweight or obesity. In clinical trials, semaglutide has been shown to deliver:
By stimulating satiety, semaglutide allows patients to feel fuller faster and longer between meals. This suppresses appetite and caloric intake, triggering safe yet substantial fat loss.
For diabetic patients, semaglutide promotes improved glycemic control through multiple mechanisms including:
Clinically, this translates to significant A1c reductions of around 1.5%. Better glycemic control minimizes patients risk of developing diabetes complications.
Beyond glucose and weight management, semaglutide has demonstrated cardioprotective properties:
This suggests semaglutide's multifactorial effects can reduce risk for heart attack, stroke and related outcomes.
While many obesity and diabetes medications carry safety concerns, semaglutide is generally well-tolerated with low risks of hypoglycemia. The most common side effects are:
These mild GI side effects typically resolve within 4-8 weeks of continued treatment. For optimized symptom control, we provide supportive therapies.
Many patients struggling with chronic medical conditions may have an underlying hormonal imbalance keeping them from achieving wellness goals.
Before initiating treatment, we conduct thorough lab testing to screen patients for:
Understanding patients' complete hormonal picture allows us to develop targeted, multi-modal regimens to resolve deficiencies for transformative results.
When medically appropriate, we offer cutting-edge prescription semaglutide therapy to qualified patients. Our step-by-step protocol includes:
First, patients undergo diagnostic testing and a full review of their health history to determine appropriateness for semaglutide treatment.
We rule out any contraindicated conditions and perform baseline assessments of:
Qualified patients will receive training on proper semaglutide self-injection techniques including:
Patients are provided support materials like Body Mass Index charts and logs for tracking progress.
Patients return for follow up visits at 4 weeks, 12 weeks and then every 3 months thereafter. At these visits we:
Our clinical team remains available to patients for ongoing support during treatment.
Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes but has shown remarkable weight loss benefits as well. In clinical trials, people taking semaglutide lost 15-18% of their body weight over 68 weeks compared to 2-6% for people taking placebo.
In clinical studies, patients using semaglutide experienced average weight loss around 15% from baseline along with A1c reduction around 1.5%. Individual results vary based on dosage, medication adherence and lifestyle factors.
It's best not to miss doses, but if you do, take it as soon as possible if within 5 days of when you were supposed to take it. Otherwise wait until the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed one.
Appetite suppression and other effects generally start within 1-2 weeks, but maximum results take longer. Most patients see the full impact over 3-6 months of continued treatment. Have patience and stick with the regimen for optimal outcomes.
At Hormone Harmony in Brick, our unique approach combines cutting-edge prescription therapies with evidence-based lifestyle guidance for optimal wellness.
We offer customized bioidentical hormone therapy to resolve deficiencies associated with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain and insomnia. After corrective treatment, patients report feeling decades younger.
Mental wellbeing and physical health are intimately connected. We provide compassionate integrative psychiatry support to empower patients mentally while treating them physically.
Our onsite experts provide personalized diet and exercise plans informed by the latest scientific research that fit into patients' preferences and limitations for sustainable change. We also offer mindfulness training for stress reduction.
When combined with leading-edge prescription treatments like semaglutide, our integrative approach helps Brick residents achieve transformative results. Contact Hormone Harmony today to learn more and take control of your health.
