Semaglutide is a GLP-1 analog that stimulates insulin production. This helps control blood sugar, lowers glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying, or how fast food empties from the stomach.
Administered as a once-weekly injection, Semaglutide can effectively decrease your appetite and increase feelings of fullness, leading to fewer calories consumed throughout the day. By incorporating Semaglutide for weight loss into your regimen, you can expect various benefits in addition to weight loss, meaning not just a trimmer waistline but a healthier you.
Semaglutide for weight loss is our most popular program because it's simple, convenient, and delivers exceptional results. With our Semaglutide weight loss program, you will see stubborn fat melt away.
Your first appointment at Balance Health & Wellness Clinic is to meet with our board-certified medical provider, where you will discuss a tailored weight loss program, its risks, and benefits, and ensure that it is a safe, appropriate fit.
After your initial consultation at our Georgetown weight loss center, you can walk in at your convenience for your weekly injections and office visits. Our team of dedicated providers will guide you through a personalized plan that encompasses healthy dietary choices and encouraged exercise routines.
We are driven to help you reach your weight loss goals. Once you achieve your target weight, we will provide a plan and support as you transition into the maintenance phase of your wellness journey.
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Common side effects of Semaglutide include gastrointestinal upset, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, fatigue, dyspepsia, burping, acid reflux, and headache. This list in not exhaustive, but it lists common side effects.
Yes, Semaglutide has been safely used for many years under the brand name Ozempic. Semaglutide was originally used as a medication to treat Diabetes II. Many diabetics have been using Semaglutide, under the brand name Ozempic, for long-term management without adverse effects. Although all medications have possible side effects to monitor for, when taken as prescribed by a medical provider, Semaglutide is a safe weight loss medication that is used to manage chronic obesity. After seeing the many health benefits, including weight loss, Semaglutide was then made available for use as a weight management medication.
Semaglutide is contraindicated for those with a personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) or those with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2). Women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeed should not take Semaglutide, and those with an allergy or hypersensitivity to Semaglutide or other GLP-1 medications should avoid taking Semaglutide.
Both Ozempic and Wegovy contain Semaglutide, and all are classified as GLP-1 medications. Semaglutide contains the same active ingredients as Ozempic and Wegovy. Name brands Ozempic and Wegovy are produced by Novo Nordisk. Semaglutide is the generic, compounded form of Ozempic and Wegovy and has no association with Novo Nordisk.
Yes, those taking compounded Semaglutide, when compared with those taking name brand Wegovy, see the same expected results with weight loss. It is illegal and unethical for compounding pharmacies to produce a product that is not what is stated on their labels. The name-brand and generic versions of Semaglutide have the same chemically active ingredients, makeup, and expected outcomes.
The length of time to be on Semaglutide varies from person to person due to a number of factors. How much weight you are looking to lose, how quickly you respond to treatment, and other factors such as diet and exercise all play a role in the length of time needed with this weight loss program. Some will take Semaglutide for a short time, while others may need Semaglutide for long-term care of chronic weight management. Our medical provider discusses your short and long term goals at your initial consultation to address recommended length of treatment based on your individual needs.