Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for managing weight. It helps reduce appetite and decrease food cravings, making it easier to eat fewer calories and lose weight. Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.
When used alongside diet and exercise, semaglutide can be an effective medication for long-term weight loss and weight maintenance. At Balance Hormone Clinic, we offer semaglutide as part of customized weight management protocols for patients who qualify.
Semaglutide has been extensively studied in clinical trials and found to offer powerful weight loss effects. On average, people using semaglutide lost 15-18% of their body weight over 68 weeks in studies.
Key benefits of semaglutide weight loss treatment include:
For patients who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, adding semaglutide injections can make a huge difference in supporting effective, healthy weight reduction.
Semaglutide is appropriate for adults who meet the following criteria:
Semaglutide is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your Balance Hormone Clinic provider will determine if you are an appropriate candidate during an initial consultation and exam.
Losing weight and keeping it off long-term is very challenging for most people to do on their own. Statistics show over 80% of individuals who lose weight by dieting eventually regain the weight back within 1-5 years.
This is why medical weight management under the supervision of hormone therapy experts yields better success rates. We customize comprehensive treatment protocols that include:
With this multi-pronged approach addressing the various drivers of weight gain, patients are able to lose weight more efficiently and adopt lifestyle habits that support long-lasting results.
If you decide to pursue semaglutide for medically supervised weight loss at Balance Hormone Clinic, this is the general process:
Your first appointment will be a 60-minute consultation with one of our experienced weight loss specialists. They will:
If our specialist confirms you are an appropriate candidate, a prescription for semaglutide will be provided along with instructions how and when to properly do the subcutaneous injections. Most patients begin with a starter 0.25 mg dose for 4 weeks before increasing to the 1 mg maintenance dose.
You will be shown by one of our clinical staff members how to correctly inject semaglutide during your initial monthly follow up visits. Ongoing demonstrations are available any time additional guidance is needed.
Once weekly visits with your weight loss specialist are scheduled for the first 3 months after beginning semaglutide injections. These shorter interval face-to-face meetings in the early phase help us:
After the first 3 months, appointments shift to once monthly for remainder of 6-12 month program. Remote check-ins and consults can supplement the in-office visits.
In the final 3 months, appointments are gradually reduced with focus shifting to sustainability education for keeping weight off long term without semaglutide. However, if beneficial, use of semaglutide can be continued under medical guidance for over 2 years.
We also offer a range of extended support resources, tools and technologies to provide ongoing assistance outside of formal appointments during both active weight loss and maintenance phases. This includes access to our staff dietitians, personal trainers, mindfulness coaches and more via email, phone, video chat or proprietary app.
Balance Hormone Clinic partners with you for the entire weight management journey!
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers unexpectedly found it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies showed that non-diabetic obese people taking semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks compared to placebo.
Once you begin injecting semaglutide, here are some of the responses you may experience initially:
Reporting any persistent or uncomfortable reactions to our weight loss specialists is important for making dosage adjustments if warranted. Most tolerance usually improves quickly.
Eating frequent, balanced smaller meals, staying hydrated and maintaining electrolytes can offset most semaglutide acclimation effects. Learning to work through temporary symptoms is key to persevering for fantastic long term benefits!
Administering semaglutide properly at home is easy to learn. Follow these step-by-step guidelines:
Rotation between left/right thigh or abdomen injection sites is recommended for best absorption. Contact our clinic if you have any issues performing self-injections. We have nurses available to provide re-training.
One of top semaglutide certified obesity medicine experts will conduct a thorough assessment to decide if you qualify for treatment appropriate to meet your transformations goals while maximizing health gains.
We empower patients frustrated struggling unsuccessful dieting to achieve breakthrough, lasting success optimizing metabolic function. Don't wait - get on the path to a slimmer, healthier version of you now! Balance Hormone Clinic is passionate helping people change their lives through hormone balancing science.
Beyond medication, adopting habits that complement semaglutide therapy lead to better outcomes:
When aspects like nutrition, exercise and mental health are addressed in conjunction with semaglutide injections, maximum transformation occurs both on the outside and inside!
Taking advantage of area amenities, attractions and events while pursuing renewed health makes the lifestyle adjustment process more engaging.
Partaking physical activity outdoors and building community connections serve as pillars bolstering long term success reaching diet and fitness objectives. New Waverly offers abundant avenues enabling patients get fit while immersing themselves in all our vibrant locale has to offer!
