Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. It has recently been approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight.
Semaglutide works by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. It helps you feel fuller faster so you eat less and lose weight.
Key benefits of semaglutide for weight loss:
Semaglutide activates receptors in the part of the brain that controls hunger and fullness. This leads to:
Over weeks and months, eating less calories coupled with feeling full faster results in significant and sustained weight loss.
Most people lose 10-15% of their starting body weight on semaglutide. Some studies saw 17-18% weight loss for people on the highest dose.
Before starting semaglutide for weight management, a full health evaluation is needed to see if it is appropriate for you.
This involves:
Semaglutide can be a very effective weight loss treatment for adults who:
It is not recommended if you:
If you are unsure if you are a candidate, the medical team at Balance Hormone Clinic can properly evaluate if semaglutide is suitable and safe for your individual health status and needs.
Here is an overview of starting and customizing semaglutide therapy for weight loss through Balance Hormone Clinic:
Getting Started
Dosing Schedule
Follow-up Care
Every patient has a unique health profile and body chemistry. We customize the dose and schedule of semaglutide to your individual needs and objectives.
This personalized approach optimizes weight loss success while minimizing side effects. We also provide nutritional and activity guidance tailored to your preferences and abilities.
Along with significant weight reduction, semaglutide has complementary health benefits:
Losing excess weight can add years to your life and life to your years. It reduces lifetime disease risk and medical costs.
Balance Hormone Clinical staff optimize these benefits through customized dosing, health monitoring, and guidance on sustaining a healthy lifestyle long-term.
Semaglutide is given as a simple, painless weekly injection with an autoinjector pen similar to insulin pens used by diabetics.
Common early side effects include:
These gastrointestinal effects typically resolve within a month as the body adjusts. If problematic, contact our clinic - we can provide medications and diet tips to alleviate discomfort until acclimation occurs.
Later side effects are uncommon but may include:
Rarely, over long treatment courses, semaglutide can affect:
Always reach out to our medical team with any persistent or concerning side effects for evaluation and treatment.
To promote optimal weight loss success, Balance Hormone Clinic provides comprehensive support:
Our goal is not just significant weight reduction with semaglutide, but empowering you to sustain better health long after treatment. We teach positive lifestyle habits and skills to avoid weight regain.
After finishing semaglutide therapy:
Balance Hormone Clinic is your partner for the full weight loss and health optimization journey.
Balance Hormone Clinic is a premier semaglutide and hormone optimization clinic serving Astoria and greater Minneapolis. We have provided thousands of patients with individualized care leading to profound health improvements.
What sets us apart:
Our expertise in semaglutide stems from its approval for diabetes treatment years before licensure for weight management. We have extensive clinical experience utilizing this medication safely and effectively in a wide range of patients.
Balance Hormone Clinic Medical Director Dr. Erika Oliver notes:
"I have seen firsthand the immense health gains possible when applying precision, customized therapies like semaglutide. It is incredibly rewarding empowering patients to take control of chronic conditions, reduce lifetime disease risk, and regain vitality. Our providers, coaches and staff feel privileged to walk this rewarding path together with our patients and community."
If you struggle with staying at a healthy weight despite your best efforts, semaglutide may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Significant, rapid weight loss is possible along with reductions in food cravings, hunger and portion sizes.
This treatment can be life-changing - restoring confidence, energy and hope. We consider it a privilege to guide your journey.
Convenient virtual and in-office visits available. Most insurance plans cover treatment. Flexible self-pay options also available.
We look forward to helping you write a new chapter of health and happiness!
