Semaglutide weight loss Dubois, PA - Rebalance Hormone Clinic

Overview of Semaglutide

Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for chronic weight management. It is similar to a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Semaglutide works by suppressing appetite, helping patients to feel full sooner and for longer.

When taken regularly, semaglutide can be highly effective for sustainable weight loss and improved cardiometabolic health. However, it does require careful medical supervision from an experienced hormone therapy provider like Rebalance Hormone Clinic to ensure optimal results.

How Semaglutide Promotes Weight Loss

There are several key ways that semaglutide promotes meaningful weight loss:

Suppresses Appetite

Semaglutide activates areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation, most notably the hypothalamus. This leads to reduced hunger and greater feelings of fullness, enabling easier adherence to a calorie-controlled diet.

Slows Stomach Emptying

By slowing the emptying of the stomach and intestinal tract, semaglutide prolongs feelings of fullness and delays initiation of the next meal. This also stabilizes blood glucose.

Increases Insulin Secretion

Semaglutide causes the pancreatic beta cells to secrete more insulin after eating. This results in better blood sugar control.

Candidates for Semaglutide Weight Loss

Semaglutide may be an appropriate weight loss treatment for patients who meet the following criteria:

• Adults with obesity or overweight and at least one weight-related condition
  • E.g. type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol
• Failed previous non-surgical attempts at weight loss
• BMI ≥27 with diagnosed weight-related health issues
• Ready to follow dosage guidance and dietary/lifestyle changes

Rebalance Hormone Clinic conducts a thorough health evaluation to determine if semaglutide is suitable for a patient's unique needs and weight loss objectives.

Overview of Treatment Process

Initiating semaglutide medically supervised weight loss involves several key steps:

1. Comprehensive lab testing - Assess biomarkers like A1C, lipids, liver enzymes, vitamin D, etc.
2. Medical history review - Gather information on health conditions, medications, previous diets.
3. Semaglutide injection training - Proper instruction on injecting dosage under skin.
4. Nutrition guidance - Dietary modification tailored to patient preferences.
5. Lifestyle coaching - Support around physical activity, sleep, stress management.
6. Follow-up monitoring - Regular weight checks, lab testing, side effect mitigation.

The certified providers at Rebalance Hormone Clinic closely oversee each part of the treatment process to help patients successfully and safely lose weight on semaglutide.

Dosing and Administration

• Semaglutide comes as a prefilled, disposable injection pen
• Injections are self-administered once-weekly under skin of abdomen, thigh, or arm
• Pen makes injections easy with hidden needle - no manual needle handling
• Starter dose is 0.25 mg weekly then increase gradually up to 1 mg
• Rebalance Hormone Clinic provides instruction for proper injection technique

The slow titration allows the body to adjust to semaglutide and minimizes adverse gastrointestinal effects. Our providers work closely with each patient to determine optimal dosage for their needs.

Expected Results and Benefits

Patients can expect to see significant improvements within 12-16 weeks of starting semaglutide therapy:

Beyond just numbers on the scale, the downstream impact of sustained weight loss and metabolic control with semaglutide is extremely meaningful in terms of overall health gains.

Side Effects and Safety

As with any pharmacological therapy, semaglutide does have some potential side effects to be aware of:

Gastrointestinal side effects are usually mild and resolve within 4 weeks. Rebalance Hormone Clinic' licensed providers carefully screen patients at higher risk for complications and monitor closely for adverse events.

Rebalance Hormone Clinic' Expertise in Semaglutide Therapy

With over 10 years of experience specializing exclusively in hormone optimization, the clinical team at Rebalance Hormone Clinic stands uniquely poised to help patients harness the weight loss power of innovative medicines like semaglutide while mitigating side effects.

We provide an integrative, personalized approach focused on:

• Comprehensive lab testing to select appropriate patients
• Creating tailored nutrition and fitness guidance
• Delivering hands-on injection training
• Ongoing progress monitoring and dosage adjustment
• Lifestyle coaching for sustainable behavioral change

Regardless of how much or how little weight you want to lose, the compassionate providers at Rebalance Hormone Clinic can help you meet your goals with semaglutide!

Conclusion

In summary, once-weekly semaglutide represents an innovative and efficacious option for medically supervised weight management. It is changing the landscape of obesity medicine with its ability to deliver substantial, sustained weight loss through appetite reduction. With careful patient selection and monitoring by experienced providers like those at Rebalance Hormone Clinic, semaglutide therapy can meaningfully transform health for those struggling with excess weight and related issues like diabetes. To determine if semaglutide is right for your wellness goals, please schedule a consultation with Rebalance Hormone Clinic today!