Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that helps regulate blood sugar levels and appetite.
Semaglutide mimics the effects of GLP-1, a hormone released after eating that stimulates the release of insulin to lower blood sugar. It also slows digestion and suppresses appetite. Specifically, semaglutide:
Over time, these effects lead to better blood sugar control, weight loss, and other benefits in patients with diabetes or obesity.
Clinical trials have shown that semaglutide provides robust reductions in blood sugar and body weight. Key benefits include:
These remarkable effects make semaglutide an appealing treatment option for eligible patients. Of note, it appears even more effective when combined with lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and exercise.
Here at Hormone Harmony in Orange, we provide cutting-edge medical therapies to help patients optimize their health, metabolism, and body composition. Our semaglutide program offers:
Unlike older GLP-1 drugs requiring daily shots, semaglutide is administered just once weekly. This improves compliance and outcomes. Injections are quick and easy.
We thoroughly assess each patient to ensure semaglutide is appropriate for their health status and goals. Candidacy depends on:
Medication works best alongside nutrition and fitness changes. Our providers create customized diet and exercise plans to complement semaglutide therapy. We also address lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, and more.
Patients are seen regularly to review progress, tolerance, dosage adjustments, and additional health needs. We provide ongoing support for optimal adherence and clinical improvements.
Semaglutide is appropriate for certain patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or both. General criteria include:
Our physicians determine suitability after a comprehensive health examination and discussion of treatment goals. We create customized plans to meet each patient's needs.
Like all medications, semaglutide may cause some unwanted effects. However, it is generally very well tolerated.
Many users experience temporary nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and poor appetite when first starting semaglutide. These typically resolve within 4-8 weeks as the body adjusts. Taking the medication with food can help.
Less common issues include:
We teach patients what to expect and how to handle symptoms. Dose adjustments or additional medications can also alleviate problems.
After a few months, most adverse effects fade. Meanwhile, the ongoing benefits of improved diabetes and weight control outweigh short-term discomforts for most users.
Of course, our providers monitor labs and health markers to ensure the safety and efficacy of this therapy. We adjust approaches as needed.
Semaglutide is structurally similar to a human hormone called GLP-1 that helps control blood sugar. When injected weekly, it mimics natural GLP-1 leading to better blood sugar control. Interestingly, it also suppresses appetite through pathways in the brain, allowing moderate weight loss of 5-15% in clinical trials.
Thorough medical screening helps verify appropriateness and safety before initiating any new medication. We require:
Checks for protein, blood, infection, and other renal issues.
Sometimes an abdominal ultrasound is prudent to visualize the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas beforehand.
Reviewing this baseline data ensures patients have no issues predisposing them to adverse events or contraindications. We also repeat labs regularly during treatment to monitor changes.
Our streamlined process makes it simple to determine whether semaglutide is right for you. Typical steps include:
Meet with your provider to establish treatment goals, review health data, perform a physical exam, and discuss medication options.
Complete required laboratory studies if you don't already have recent results. This is essential for safe prescribing.
We handlePrior Authorization requests and appeals as needed based on your coverage. This reduces delays.
Learn how to use semaglutide pens properly. Get any final prescriptions, instructions, and support materials.
Start with once weekly semaglutide shots. Track your experience in provided logs. Follow diet and exercise guidance.
Return each month to evaluate clinical response, side effects, and any dosage titrations needed. Tweak other aspects of your plan to optimize success.
We make the process as smooth as possible while ensuring safe, effective treatment tailored to your needs. Starting is easy – contact us today to take the first step!
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