Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It is similar to a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Semaglutide works by slowing digestion, curbing appetite, and improving feelings of fullness so that less food is consumed.
Semaglutide treatment requires:
Semaglutide provides several advantages for weight management including:
Multiple clinical trials have shown that use of semaglutide leads to considerable weight reduction in eligible patients compared to placebo:
This amount of weight loss can impart substantial health benefits.
The profound weight loss and metabolic improvements from consistent semaglutide treatment increases patient satisfaction and quality of life:
The Renewal Hormone Center weight management program utilizes cutting-edge therapies like semaglutide to help patients achieve meaningful fat reduction and better health.
Our compassionate providers tailor semaglutide regimen based on:
This individualized approach optimizes weight loss results.
Renewal Hormone Center weight loss teams provide counseling on:
Lifestyle changes enhance semaglutide effectiveness for sustainable outcomes.
Patients are closely monitored over months to years to:
We remain invested in patient success from beginning to end.
The semaglutide injection regimen when starting treatment is as follows:
Injection sites should be rotated around the abdomen to decrease skin reactions
The supportive providers at Renewal Hormone Center are ready to explore semaglutide treatment options to help you finally achieve your weight loss goals.
Our East Elmhurst clinic provides geographically-close care in the Twin Cities metro area.
We offer guidance on navigating insurance policies like Medicare/Medicaid to reduce barriers to accessing semaglutide.
In addition to semaglutide, we offer complementary cutting-edge anti-obesity agents for amplified, lasting effects.
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Unlike other anti-obesity medications that simply suppress appetite via the brain, semaglutide also slows stomach emptying which directly causes feelings of fullness. This multi-pronged mechanism results in decreased hunger, increased satiety, and reduced calorie intake that drives weight loss.
In clinical trials, people lost an average of 12.4% of their body weight over 68 weeks on semaglutide. But the amount of weight loss achieved depends the individual - some lose 5-10% while others 15-20% or more.
Semaglutide is intended for chronic, long-term use as it treats obesity as a lifelong disease requiring sustained therapy, much like diabetes or high blood pressure. Maintaining semaglutide treatment is key for preserving weight loss results.
The most common side effects involve the GI tract like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea since semaglutide slows stomach emptying. These tend to be mild-moderate and improve with time. Other general side effects can include fatigue, dizziness, constipation or stomach pain.
Yes - extensive research indicates that once appropriate treatment precautions are followed, semaglutide has a good safety profile and is well-tolerated by most patients, especially given the benefits it provides for obesity and weight-related complications.
In summary, semaglutide is an extremely promising medication for chronic weight management in eligible patients. It works via multiple complementary mechanisms of reducing appetite, increasing feelings of fullness and slowing food absorption from the stomach. In clinical trials, patients achieved substantial, clinically-meaningful weight loss up to 15-20% on average. Beyond impressive fat reduction, semaglutide also alleviates medical issues associated with excess weight like diabetes and hypertension. The supportive providers at Renewal Hormone Center offer customized semaglutide treatment regimens combined with lifestyle counseling for optimal, sustainable weight loss outcomes. We accept most insurance plans and provide convenient local care in the Twin Cities community. Don't wait - contact Renewal Hormone Center today to finally take control of your health and wellbeing!
