Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, semaglutide has been approved by the FDA for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition.
When used for weight loss, semaglutide works by controlling appetite and reducing hunger. This helps promote weight loss by decreasing calorie intake. It also slows digestion and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
There are several ways that semaglutide promotes weight loss:
Semaglutide helps obese or overweight patients feel more satisfied after eating smaller portions. It increases feelings of fullness and reduces appetite by regulating areas of the brain involved in appetite control.
Many patients notice a significant reduction in food cravings and hunger while taking semaglutide injections. Eating less and feeling full faster aids calorie deficit needed for weight loss.
Semaglutide slows down the speed food empties from your stomach and passes through digestive system. This extends feelings of fullness and delays return of hunger.
Slowed digestion provides better blood sugar control. This leads to less insulin secretion, which further suppresses appetite.
Semaglutide makes body tissues more sensitive to insulin. This leads to better blood sugar regulation, less circulating insulin, and additional appetite suppressing benefits.
These combined mechanisms of action make semaglutide an extremely useful medical weight loss treatment. Most patients lose significant weight when combined with lifestyle changes.
The medical providers at Vitality Hormone Clinic in Pensacola specialize in weight loss treatments like semaglutide. Our expertise includes:
Our clinicians stay current on latest obesity research and complete specialized training in medical weight loss protocols. We have extensive patient experience using semaglutide for weight reduction.
We develop fully customized weight loss plans involving lifestyle changes, counseling, nutrition planning, and medications like semaglutide. Treatment is tailored to each patient's unique needs and health profile.
Patients receive close medical support and monitoring throughout their weight loss journey. We closely track progress, provide encouragement, and make adjustments as needed.
Our semaglutide weight loss protocols utilize latest evidence-based practices for optimal results. We incorporate innovative use of prescription combinations when appropriate.
Our expertise and custom planning helps patients achieve maximal, sustainable results with minimal side effects.
Semaglutide can be a good weight loss treatment option for adults struggling with obesity or overweight BMI. Ideal candidates include those with:
Patients who have tried dieting and lifestyle changes without success despite strong motivation. Semaglutide helps overcome biological drivers of weight gain.
Obese individuals with a BMI over 30 may qualify for semaglutide. Those with BMI 27-30 and weight-related condition may also qualify.
Willingness to improve diet, increase activity levels, and adopt other beneficial lifestyle changes to complement medication effects.
Vitality Hormone Clinic conducts full medical evaluation to determine if semaglutide is appropriate weight loss treatment option for individual patient needs and health profile.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers discovered it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies found that non-diabetic obese individuals taking a higher dose of semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks, leading to the FDA approval of a high dose semaglutide injection specifically for chronic weight management.
If found to be a good candidate, starting semaglutide treatment involves the following:
We establish current health markers like weight, BMI, blood pressure, labs tests, and conduct medical exam. These provide baselines for monitoring progress.
We provide overview of planned medication regimen, lifestyle change recommendations, side effect management, and expected results timeline. This sets clear expectations.
We ensure patients understand how to properly inject medication. Semaglutide comes in pre-filled pens for self-administration once weekly.
Regular appointments allow us to monitor response, adjust dosing if needed, provide support, and manage side effects. This optimizes weight loss results.
We offer tools and counseling to help implement beneficial lifestyle adjustments in areas like nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress reduction.
With proper medical oversight, most motivated patients find excellent success with semaglutide for achieving significant weight reduction and improving health.
Like any medication, semaglutide may cause certain side effects. These are usually mild and often subside over days to weeks with continued use. Common temporary reactions can include:
Some patients experience mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation when first starting. These normally resolve quickly as body adjusts.
Since semaglutide suppresses appetite, some people struggle with food avoidance. Learning proper nutrition during treatment prevents deficiencies.
Stomach pain, bloating or distress can sometimes occur. Careful attention to diet and hydration helps minimize occurrences.
As with many medications, semaglutide can initially cause headache, tiredness or dizziness in some users. Taking with food prevents drops in blood sugar.
With close medical supervision, side effects remain very tolerable for most patients. Mild reactions a small price to pay for profound, durable weight loss provided by semaglutide treatment.
Clinical studies found semaglutide produces significantly greater weight loss compared to placebo and other anti-obesity medications. Key findings include:
After 68 weeks on semaglutide, average study participants lost 17% of starting body weight compared to 2.4% for placebo group. This exceeded other weight loss drugs compared.
Average study participants maintained ~13% weight loss over 94 weeks. This durability exceeds most other medical or lifestyle interventions for obesity.
Semaglutide treatment provided mean decreases in systolic blood pressure of 5 to 8 mmHg and improved LDL cholesterol levels compared to baseline.
HbA1c lowered by 1.2 to 1.9% for study patients with type 2 diabetes while taking semaglutide. This reflects significant improvement in blood sugar regulation.
Our real-world treatment results closely match strong study findings. We help patients maximize weight loss through proper semaglutide protocols and support. Most achieve 10% to 15% body weight reduction or more if fully compliant.
We often prescribe additional medications alongside semaglutide to enhance weight loss effects. These can amplify appetite suppression, increase satiety signals to brain, provide synergistic benefits.
Common examples include:
Sympathomimetic amine that suppresses appetite through release of norepinephrine. Enhances energy expenditure. Often prescribed short-term with semaglutide.
Anticonvulsant that increases weight loss partly by reducing appetite and triggering satiety signals. Also enhances resting energy expenditure.
GLP-1 analogue similar to semaglutide but utilized differently. Provides further appetite reduction through varied mechanisms.
Atypical antidepressant that can minimize food cravings and emotional eating behaviors that often sabotage weight loss efforts.
Under medical guidance, certain combinations with semaglutide can enable 20% or higher weight reduction. We determine optimal adjunctive medications based on in-depth assessment.
Addressing weight gain and obesity in early stages is extremely important for good health. Excess weight sets offcascade of hormonal changes and worsens many common medical conditions.
Studies show obesity can shorten lifespan by 5 to 20 years depending severity. Sustained obesity leads to inflammation, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease and higher cancer risk.
Being overweight or obese makes managing illnesses like diabetes, PCOS, hypertension, reflux disease, sleep apnea and others more difficult. Weight loss is often imperative for control.
Neuroendocrine changes make weight loss increasingly difficult as obesity progresses. Treatments like semaglutide lose effectiveness when patients become severely obese.
The medical providers at Vitality Hormone Clinic have expertise diagnosing and addressing underlying hormone imbalances contributing to weight gain. We develop treatment plans using optimal medications and protocols to help patients achieve sustainable results.
Our advanced training in obesity medicine, metabolism and hormone therapy allows us to handle complex cases safely and effectively. We understand the proper timing of interventions for best outcomes.
Vitality Hormone Clinic sets itself apart as the top medical weight loss clinic in Pensacola area with:
We create fully personalized plans combining advanced medications like semaglutide with nutrition planning, activity guidance, counseling and other modalities tailored to patient needs for superior results.
Our staff complete advanced training in obesity medicine, metabolism and hormone imbalance treatment. We hold certifications from obesity societies and utilize latest clinical guidelines.
Our innovative use of prescription combinations and comprehensive support services give patients advantage achieving maximal weight reduction with excellent safety profile.
We provide complete medical care including lab testing, health screening, condition treatment, specialist referrals and long-term maintenance planning for lasting success.
Our beautiful clinic offers a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere perfect for in-depth consultations, counseling sessions, body composition testing and weight checks.
Vitality Hormone Clinic stands ready to help Pensacola residents struggling with excess weight finally reach healthy goals and permanently improve their health and wellbeing. We invite you to schedule a consultation to learn more about our unmatched services.
In addition caring, knowledgeable medical staff utilizing latest obesity treatments, Vitality Hormone Clinic connects patients with local businesses and services to provide full support improving all aspects health during weight loss journey.
We understand the importance quality sleep, stress reduction, proper nutrition and physical movement for achieving results. Pensacola offers wonderful amenities for self-care and enrichment including:
State-of-the-art blood screening available locally for assessing hormone balance, cholesterol panels, inflammatory markers, thyroid function, metabolic factors and more during treatment.
Massage, body treatments, salt room, hair and nail salon located minutes from our office. Perfect for restorative self-care while focused weight loss efforts.
This cozy cafe crafts delicious meals meeting specialized nutrition requirements for conditions like diabetes or food sensitivities. Affordably priced.
Upscale locally-owned gym offering group classes, top equipment, amenities and certified trainers to support activity goals associated with substantial weight loss.
We understand the challenges associated achieving and maintaining significant weight reduction. Vitality Hormone Clinic partners with Pensacola’s best wellness providers help set patients up for success through comprehensive support. Please reach out learn more.
