Semaglutide is an injectable medication used to help manage diabetes and obesity. It mimics a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Semaglutide works by suppressing appetite, leading to decreased food consumption and potential weight loss.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we offer semaglutide as part of our comprehensive weight loss programs. When combined with lifestyle modifications, semaglutide can be a powerful tool to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals.
Benefits of semaglutide therapy include:
Semaglutide may be an option for overweight or obese patients struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. It can also benefit those with type 2 diabetes needing better blood sugar control.
Ideal candidates for semaglutide meet the following criteria:
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, our clinical team conducts a comprehensive health evaluation to determine if semaglutide aligns with your weight loss goals and health needs.
There are two key ways semaglutide facilitates weight loss in patients:
1. Decreasing Appetite
2. Slowing Digestion
Together, these effects make it easier stick to the healthy eating plan and lifestyle changes essential to long-term weight management.
If you feel semaglutide could help you overcome barriers to weight loss, taking the first step is easy.
Once prescribed semaglutide, getting started with injecting the medication at home involves:
Our clinical team provides guidance, resources, and support to ensure you feel fully equipped to begin semaglutide treatment.
Proper semaglutide dosing and administration helps patients achieve optimal outcomes while minimizing side effects. Here’s what to expect:
Proper injecting technique is crucial to improve absorption and maximize therapeutic effects. Our staff provides hands-on training and resources to ensure proficiency with self-injections at home.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, your provider customizes duration of therapy based on your individual health profile, progress to goals, medication tolerance, and overall safety.
As with any medication, semaglutide does have potential side effects to be aware of. The most common include:
These tend to be mild to moderate and improve with dose titration. Taking semaglutide with meals and proper hydration also helps.
Rare, serious risks involve diabetic retinopathy complications, thyroid tumors, kidney problems, and severe allergic reactions.
Let your Hormone Harmony Clinic provider know if any side effects become severe or intolerable. Adjustments to dosing and supportive care helps most patients manage temporary semaglutide side effects.
Semaglutide was originally discovered in the saliva of a venomous reptile called the gila monster. Scientists found that components of the lizard's saliva helped regulate blood sugar levels and appetite, leading to the development of semaglutide as a treatment for diabetes and obesity.
Choosing Hormone Harmony Clinic for your semaglutide therapy ensures specialized obesity management with an emphasis on education, accountability, and lifestyle change.
- Hassle-free prior authorizations - Convenient virtual and in-office visits - At-home semaglutide injection training - 24/7 on-call providers when urgent issues arise
Hormone Harmony Clinic makes effective, lasting weight loss achievable through evidence-based protocols and compassionate support.
Schedule your new patient consultation to discuss semaglutide therapy today.
For more information on obesity, diabetes, and semaglutide, explore the following reputable resources:
Mayo Clinic - Trusted leader in clinical research and education
CDC – Reliable public health data and reporting
Obesity Medicine Association - Advocates for evidence-based treatments
