Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It helps improve blood sugar levels and promotes weight loss by decreasing appetite and calorie intake.
Semaglutide mimics the effects of GLP-1, a hormone that helps control blood sugar and appetite levels. It sends signals to the brain to feel more full after eating smaller portions of food. Over time, this can lead to eating less and losing weight.
Multiple clinical trials have shown that semaglutide is very effective for weight loss in adults who are overweight or obese. People using it lost on average 12-15% of their body weight over 68 weeks.
Semaglutide helps lower A1c levels in people with type 2 diabetes by 1-2% on average when combined with diet and exercise. This helps improve long-term blood sugar control.
Semaglutide has been shown to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack in people with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.
In addition to the physical benefits above, studies report people using semaglutide felt a boost in their overall well-being from the weight loss and health improvements.
It's important to have thorough hormone testing done first to check for any deficiencies before starting semaglutide treatment. Key hormones we test for include:
If low levels are found, customized hormone therapy can help correct these imbalances and improve health outcomes.
Choosing our Vitality Hormone Clinic clinic for semaglutide treatment provides many advantages:
We also proudly maintain the highest safety standards and follow all FDA regulations.
The process of beginning semaglutide treatment includes:
Meet with a Vitality Hormone Clinic provider to review health history, set weight loss goals, discuss treatment options, and order lab testing.
Get baseline levels checked for key hormones involved in appetite/metabolism via blood draw.
Review test results with your clinician and create a customized dosing schedule for semaglutide based on your health profile.
Meet regularly for injection training, side effect checks, and dosage adjustments to maintain safe, effective treatment.
We provide comprehensive support to help patients succeed on semaglutide, including guidance on:
Following these steps, along with remaining committed to therapy, will produce the best and longest-lasting results.
Promptly consulting a specialist for hormone testing at the first signs of imbalance provides the best chance for effective correction and restoring wellness. Contact Vitality Hormone Clinic today to learn more about semaglutide!
