Semaglutide Medical Weight Loss Treatment
Obesity is a leading cause of death and chronic medical conditions in the United States. If your body mass index (BMI) is at or above 30.0, you're in the danger zone for diabetes and heart disease and at increased risk for other serious health issues.
What are Semaglutide Injections?
Semaglutide is a diabetes medication used to control blood sugar. It may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious complications of type 2 diabetes or heart or blood vessel disease. It works by increasing the amount of insulin in your bloodstream, reducing the blood sugar levels of a person who has trouble regulating. Though semaglutide may be used to treat diabetes, it’s not insulin. It’s a medication that can be used to help insulin do its job and lower blood sugar, but most patients are advised to use it as part of a comprehensive approach to treat type 2 diabetes, in conjunction with diet and exercise and any other medication or dietary supplement their doctor has approved.
Semaglutide for Weight Loss
Semaglutide is a diabetes medication used to control blood sugar. It may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious complications of type 2 diabetes or heart or blood vessel disease. It works by increasing the amount of insulin in your bloodstream, reducing the blood sugar levels of a person who has trouble regulating. Though semaglutide may be used to treat diabetes, it’s not insulin. It’s a medication that can be used to help insulin do its job and lower blood sugar, but most patients are advised to use it as part of a comprehensive approach to treat type 2 diabetes, in conjunction with diet and exercise and any other medication or dietary supplement their doctor has approved.
It’s time to start putting yourself (and your body) first—but you don’t need to do it alone. Our prescription medical weight loss program is the perfect opportunity to lose weight safely from the comfort of your home with a little help from your friends at Posh Aesthetics. During our supervised program, Dr. Richmond will provide the guidance and support you need to speed up your metabolism, shed excess weight, and start looking and feeling like your very best self.
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Once weekly injection done at home to lose weight. Medication (semaglutide) regulates appetite, thereby reducing food intake by decreasing hunger and increasing feelings of fullness.
Secondary benefits: improving weight loss-related health issues such as cardiovascular factors, including hypertension, diabetes, and quality of life. Most common symptom: nausea, which is regulated by dose adjustments.
Candidates for Semaglutide Fat Loss Treatment
Semaglutide is effective, but it isn’t for everybody. Adults who take it to lose weight should have a BMI greater than 29 or a BMI of 26 and up with one or more weight-related medical problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure. You shouldn’t be taking semaglutide if you’re at risk of developing a thyroid C-cell tumor or you have a family history of thyroid tumors. Others who should avoid taking semaglutide include people with a history of severe allergic reactions to the medication or any of the inert ingredients of the solution. One of the more commonly used brands, Wegovy, carries a warning for potential inflammation of the pancreas, gallbladder issues, low blood sugar, kidney injuries, diabetes-related damage to the retina of the eye (diabetic retinopathy), elevated heart rate and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. These side effects are rare, and because semaglutide is administered under a doctor’s supervision, they’re generally manageable.
What to Expect During the Treatment
Treatment with semaglutide generally starts with an assessment at Posh Aesthetics. During this initial screening, our medical team will determine whether this medication is a good choice to help with your weight loss. Expect to get a physical exam and a medical history work-up. Our practitioners will assess your history of allergies and cancer and review other medications you may be taking. Your current body weight, history of weight loss attempts, and body mass index will all factor into the decision to try semaglutide for losing weight. The initial treatment will be a subcutaneous injection of a low dose of semaglutide. The injections are given on the same day each week for a specified time determined with the practitioner. During your treatment period, Posh Aesthetics will work with you to develop viable weight management strategies that go beyond the medication. Diet and exercise patterns, building healthy lifestyle patterns and a strong social support network are all part of your strategy to lose weight, and they’ll be included as part of your weight management plan.