Semaglutide for weight loss

What is semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication that’s commonly prescribed to treat type II diabetes. This drug is extremely effective at lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss. In June 2021, Semaglutide injection (Wegovy) was FDA approved for chronic weight management for adults with obesity and have a BMI>30 or those overweight with BMI>27 along with history of high blood pressure, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, or high cholesterol.

While there are numerous GLP-1 medications on the market, semaglutide is one of the most popular options due to its success with weight loss. This drug also has a relatively longer half-life, which is why you will only need one injection per week.

Benefits of weekly Semaglutide injections include:

• Facilitates weight loss of up to 15% or more of your body weight
• Reduces Appetite
• Reduces Food Cravings
• Reduces Hunger
• Improves control of insulin resistance and blood sugar
• Increases Satiety
• Alters Food Preferences

How does semaglutide work?

Semaglutide and other GLP-1 medications target numerous metabolic pathways in the body.

Here is a breakdown of some of these mechanisms:

Slow down gastric emptying – Slowing down gastric emptying will prevent glucose spikes after meals. Today, we have plenty of research that connects glucose spikes to obesity.

Induce satiety – Semaglutide induces feelings of fullness by suppressing the hunger response. Reducing your appetite is crucial to limit food cravings and promote weight loss.

Increase insulin production – Semaglutide might help the pancreas secrete more insulin. This might be useful for prediabetic and diabetic individuals, which tend to have subnormal insulin secretion.

Prevent gluconeogenesis – Gluconeogenesis refers to synthesizing new glucose molecules by the liver. Reducing the rate of this process prevents weight gain.

Taking semaglutide as part of a comprehensive weight loss plan

While semaglutide carries some great benefits when it comes to weight loss, it works better with lifestyle modification and the providers here at Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions can help discuss a weight loss plan and goal on your first consultation.

Takeaway message

Semaglutide is a fantastic medication with an array of health benefits that include most organ systems. Learning more about this product is essential to help patients with obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Here at Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions, we can help you on your path to better health, call us for an in person or virtual appointment today.

Cost of package will increase each month due to increase cost of medication.