Safe & Effective Weight Loss

Semaglutide for weight loss works by affecting various pathways in the body that regulate appetite, food intake, and metabolism. When administered at higher doses specifically for weight management, semaglutide helps individuals lose weight by primarily reducing appetite and promoting feelings of fullness, ultimately leading to reduced calorie intake. Here’s a more detailed explanation of how semaglutide works for weight loss in 4 main ways!!

  • Appetite Regulation: Semaglutide acts on receptors in the brain’s appetite control centers, particularly the hypothalamus. By activating glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors in this region, semaglutide reduces feelings of hunger and increases feelings of satiety, or fullness. This effect helps individuals consume fewer calories by naturally reducing their desire to eat.
  • Delayed Gastric Emptying: Semaglutide also affects the stomach and intestines, where it slows down the emptying of food from the stomach into the intestines. This delayed gastric emptying prolongs the feeling of fullness after meals, further reducing the urge to eat and contributing to overall calorie reduction.
  • Glucose Regulation: While not the primary mechanism for weight loss, semaglutide may also help regulate blood sugar levels by increasing insulin secretion and decreasing glucagon secretion. Stable blood sugar levels can help prevent cravings for high-carbohydrate foods and stabilize energy levels, which may indirectly support weight loss efforts.
  • Energy Expenditure: Although not fully understood, some research suggests that semaglutide may increase energy expenditure, potentially by influencing metabolic rate or thermogenesis (the body’s production of heat). Increased energy expenditure can lead to additional calorie burning, even at rest, which aids in weight loss.

Semaglutide for weight loss is typically administered as a once-weekly injection. The specific dosage prescribed can vary depending on individual factors such as weight, medical history, and response to treatment. It’s essential for individuals using semaglutide for weight loss to follow their healthcare provider’s instructions regarding dosage and injection technique. As with any medication, semaglutide may cause side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and tend to improve over time as the body adjusts to the medication. However, it’s essential for individuals to discuss any concerns or side effects with their healthcare provider. Overall, semaglutide offers a promising option for weight loss when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes dietary changes, increased physical activity, and ongoing medical supervision.

Semaglutide can help:

  • Decrease appetite
  • Improve insulin resistance
  • Reduce cravings
  • Slow gastric emptying
  • Improve body composition
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In clinical studies, patients showed an average weight loss or 35lbs or 15% of body weight when used in combination with diet and exercise.

The most common side effects of Semaglutide may include: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, and runny nose or sore throat.

1-12 weeks (1 injection/week).

Typically, it takes about two weeks for Semaglutide to start working in the body. While taking Semaglutide, some people begin to see results within the first four weeks. However, a majority will see results within the initial 12-week period.

Semaglutide may cause serious side effects, including:

possible thyroid tumors, including cancer.
Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer.

Do not use Semaglutide if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis).
Stop injections and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.

gallbladder problems.
Semaglutide may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay- colored stools.

increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia),
especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Semaglutide. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery.

kidney problems (kidney failure).
In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.

serious allergic reactions.
Stop injections and get medical help right away, if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat.

change in vision in people with type 2 diabetes.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Semaglutide.

increased heart rate.
Semaglutide can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes.

depression or thoughts of suicide.
You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you.

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  • At least 2 weeks before starting treatment, begin increasing your water intake.
    • Alkalized water is best: you can achieve this by adding lemon to your water.
  • Find a nutritionist so they can help you follow a low-calorie, lowfat diet
  • Find a personal trainer to help you with an exercise program
  • Start working towards decreasing your sugar and fat intake

  • Avoid fried, greasy and sugary foods
  • Avoid alcohol intake
  • Limit caffeine intake (one cup of coffee per day)
  • Eat slowly
  • Eat smaller meals
  • Eat foods that are light and plain
  • Stay hydrated
  • Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (like water or unsweetened tea)