Weight Loss in Shelby Township, MI
Weight loss is an important goal for many people who want to improve their health and well-being. With proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, it is possible to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight over time. Making small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on your weight loss journey and help you achieve your goals.
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved injection for adults who would like to lose weight. By releasing hormones that decrease appetite and increase feelings of fullness, it helps to curb hunger.
Semaglutide mimics the GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, which regulates appetite and food intake. Semaglutide slows the emptying of the stomach by binding to receptors in the stomach lining. Slowing down the emptying of the stomach signals the brain that it is full, resulting in a reduction in appetite. Losing weight safely and gradually is possible with weekly injections of Semaglutide.
Benefits of Semaglutide include:
- Reduces the appetite
- Safe weight loss
- Reduces cravings for food and sweets
- Improves eating control
- Enhances the brain’s sense of fullness
- Lowers blood sugar without causing hypoglycemia
- Slows gastric emptying in the intestines, increasing the feeling of fullness.
Before beginning the program, an assessment will be given to determine if you are a candidate for Semaglutide. The patient’s starting weight, health, and other factors will determine the appropriate dosage of Semaglutide.
FAQ
Schedule a consultation with us to determine whether you are a good candidate for treatment.
If you are having difficulty losing weight despite nutritional and exercise changes and have a BMI greater than 30 or a BMI greater than 27, as well as a weight-related medical condition, you may be a good candidate.
The effects of Semaglutide typically begin within two weeks of starting treatment. The full effects may take up to 12 weeks to become noticeable.
How long you will be on the program depends on your weight and goals.
Common side effects of Semaglutide include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and injection site reactions. Less common side effects include hypoglycemia, kidney problems, and pancreatitis.
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