Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for weight loss and glycemic control in adults with obesity or overweight. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that regulates appetite by increasing feelings of fullness and decreasing hunger.
Benefits of semaglutide for weight loss:
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. These are often mild-moderate and improve with time.
Semaglutide carries risks if not properly monitored, so consultation with a hormone specialist is recommended.
To determine if a patient is a candidate for semaglutide weight loss treatment, diagnostic labs and medical history are reviewed.
Important lab tests include:
Medical history helps identify any conditions where semaglutide would be contraindicated or require caution, including:
Those with type 2 diabetes can be excellent candidates for semaglutide weight loss treatment in addition to management of blood sugars.
Here at Optimal Hormone Health Center in Moorestown, our medical providers specialize in weight management. We customize semaglutide plans to each patient for optimal safety and results.
Our protocols focus on:
Dosing usually starts at 0.25 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly. The dose is increased gradually every 4 weeks by 0.25 mg to reach a goal dosage between 1-2 mg, where most weight loss occurs.
Duration of treatment can extend to 2 years for some patients, with excellent sustained results.
For comprehensive weight loss plans, we may couple semaglutide with other hormone balancing, medications, supplements, or coaching.
Imbalances in hormones like insulin, leptin, ghrelin, T3 thyroid hormone, cortisol, and sex hormones can all impact appetite, fat storage/breakdown, and weight management.
When multiple hormones are optimized in tandem, substantial synergistic benefits can be achieved:
Therefore, semaglutide plans may also incorporate customized treatment of underlying hormone deficiencies or suboptimal levels. This is the Optimal Hormone Health Center difference.
Lab testing hormones through blood, saliva, or urine samples provides the data needed to tailor integrative regimens. We help patients understand their lab results and create individualized roadmaps to improvement.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers unexpectedly found it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies confirmed semaglutide's effectiveness for weight loss in obese patients without diabetes, leading to its recent approval specifically as a weight management medication.
With convenient locations in Moorestown and the surrounding area, Optimal Hormone Health Center offers cutting-edge therapies for sustainable weight loss and better health.
Our clinic provides:
Our medical team has advanced certifications in:
We also collaborate care with:
Bottom line: We empower patients to achieve their healthy weight goals through collaborative, comprehensive treatment plans, like semaglutide injection.
Here are some tips to help patients at Optimal Hormone Health Center get the most out of their semaglutide weight loss treatment:
Take advantage of semaglutide’s effects on satiety signals by:
Choose whole, fiber & protein-rich foods that provide lasting energy.
Add more movement throughout your day with:
Having encouragement makes a difference. Consider:
Managing stress is key because high cortisol drives weight gain. Practice:
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