Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It helps improve glycemic control and promote weight loss by acting like a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
Semaglutide works by slowing digestion and reducing appetite. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of insulin when blood sugar is high, especially after meals.
Key benefits of semaglutide:
At Vitality Balance Clinic in Weston, we provide semaglutide shots as part of our comprehensive weight loss and hormone therapy programs.
To determine if you are a suitable candidate for semaglutide treatment, our clinicians will evaluate your:
Ideal patients have:
We also consider patients with lower BMIs who have struggled unsuccessfully to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
Before starting semaglutide, we run lab tests to establish baseline metrics and check for any contraindications, including:
Once deemed an appropriate candidate, our clinical team will design a customized semaglutide plan just for you.
We determine the optimal medication schedule and dosage, diet and nutrition goals, exercise recommendations, and schedule for follow-up appointments and lab testing.
Treatment begins with:
Patients on semaglutide should be monitored by our clinicians regularly. We schedule appointments every 4 weeks that include:
Follow-up care and lifestyle adjustments are vital for successful, sustained weight loss.
In clinical trials, semaglutide has been shown to deliver significant weight loss results when combined with healthy lifestyle changes.
Average expected loss in patients taking semaglutide:
Some key semaglutide weight loss research findings:
Our past patients prescribed semaglutide as part of their customized plans lost an average of 30 pounds over 6 months.
Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes but has gained popularity for its impressive weight loss effects. Though not yet FDA approved for weight loss, semaglutide has shown in clinical trials to help patients lose an average of 15% of their body weight when combined with diet and exercise changes.
Along with substantial weight reduction, semaglutide provides additional health improvements like:
By losing weight and improving related health markers, semaglutide helps lower the complications associated with obesity.
To boost semaglutide’s effectiveness and promote long-term wellness, we advise patients to adopt healthy lifestyle changes like:
Combining semaglutide with improved nutrition, increased activity, and self-care leads to better, sustained results. Our clinicians offer guidance to help patients implement lifestyle changes incrementally.
When considering semaglutide, choose Vitality Balance Clinic for superior patient care featuring:
Our board-certified clinicians have over 15 years extensive experience using semaglutide to help patients lose weight and improve health markers. We stay current on the latest research to provide cutting-edge treatment plans utilizing semaglutide tailored to your unique needs.
No two patients are alike. We take time to understand your health history and challenges to design integrated plans combining semaglutide, improved nutrition, increased activity, and stress reduction for optimal, long-lasting success.
As a local clinic, we offer convenient community access to semaglutide right here in Weston. We handle everything in-house from medical assessments to injection training to follow-up monitoring for streamlined care.
Addressing weight gain and related illnesses early through medications like semaglutide leads to better patient outcomes. Research shows that losing just 5-10% of excess body weight can significantly:
Delaying treatment allows these conditions to progress, making future weight loss more difficult. That’s why timely intervention with semaglutide is so important.
Peaceful Weston, FL offers an array of healthy lifestyle opportunities perfect for optimizing semaglutide therapy including:
The area’s natural beauty both inspires and supports lasting healthy changes. Weston provides an environment conducive to weight loss success.
Semaglutide comes in an easy-to-use prefilled pen injected once weekly under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or arm. Our staff provides instruction to ensure proper self-injection technique.
Common transient side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, and loss of appetite. These normally resolve within 4-8 weeks with dose escalation. Rare, severe complications involve diabetic retinopathy worsening or pancreatitis. Thus, follow-up care is vital.
Average loss ranges from 5-15% of total body weight when combined with lifestyle changes - typically 15 to 18 pounds. Some lose 20 pounds over 4-6 months. Final results depend on consistency implementing your customized plan.
Coverage varies among policies. We verify and communicate specifics based on your insurance provider. Many cover a percentage, lowering out-of-pocket costs. Most reimbursable diagnoses include diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and obesity.
If you struggle with stubborn weight resistant to diet and exercise or worry about related health risks, semaglutide may help get you on track – especially when supported by Vitality Balance Clinic’ expert clinicians.
