Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medicine used for chronic weight management in adults with excess weight or obesity. It mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Semaglutide works by slowing down digestion and reducing appetite, leading to decreased calorie intake and significant weight loss.
When used alongside diet and exercise, semaglutide has been shown in clinical trials to help patients lose an average of 12-15% of their body weight over 68 weeks. This amount of weight loss can have meaningful health benefits for patients with obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and more.
Together, these effects significantly curb appetite and calorie intake, making weight loss achievable with semaglutide.
Here at Balance Hormone Clinic in Ormond Beach, we specialize in semaglutide-assisted medical weight loss. Our experienced healthcare providers customize semaglutide treatment plans to help patients achieve their target weight loss goals.
We closely monitor patient progress, provide nutritional counseling, recommend lifestyle changes for long-term success, and work directly with patients to maximize their response to semaglutide therapy.
With our structured physician-backed program, patients can expect to safely lose significant weight with semaglutide in just 16-20 weeks.
Semaglutide is intended for patients that meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Adults aged 18 with excess weight or obesity - Body Mass Index ≥30 kg/m2 - Have at least one weight-related health issue: - Type 2 diabetes - High blood pressure - High cholesterol or triglycerides - Cardiovascular disease - Obstructive sleep apnea - Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Previously attempted weight loss through diet and exercise without successful long-term results - Motivated to follow diet and exercise program during treatment - Committed to behavioral changes that promote weight loss - Have realistic weight loss goals of 5-15% baseline weight
Talk to your Balance Hormone Clinic provider to determine if you meet the requirements for semaglutide therapy.
If semaglutide seems right for you, starting treatment at Balance Hormone Clinic is simple. The process involves lab testing, medical history review, treatment education, and ongoing progress monitoring.
Once approved to start, semaglutide therapy begins with:
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes, but clinical trials found an unexpected side effect - significant weight loss. This led to further research and the approval of a higher dose semaglutide injection called Wegovy in 2021 specifically for chronic weight management.
Successfully losing weight and keeping it off long-term with semaglutide requires a multi-pronged approach. Our program is designed to help patients implement positive lifestyle changes to complement the appetite-suppressing effects of semaglutide.
We provide resources, education, and support across four key areas:
- Routine progress visits & lab testing - Medication dosage adjustments as needed - Monitoring & treatment of side effects - Attention to health indicators
- Personalized meal plans - Grocery shopping guidance - Healthy snack suggestions - Accountability tracking
- Realistic exercise goals - Local gym partnerships - Walking & stretching tips - Stress reduction techniques
- Overcoming barriers - Changing mindset - Building self-awareness - Developing intrinsic motivation
With individualized medical, nutrition, fitness, and psychology guidance, patients can effectively harness the weight loss power of semaglutide.
Semaglutide promotes weight loss by curbing appetite and reducing calorie intake. It is injected under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or arm each week on the same day.
For the first 4 weeks patients stay on a 0.25 mg dose before increasing to the 1 mg maintenance dosage. This helps minimize side effects.
After the first month the standard prescription is 1 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly. Higher doses may be considered after 12-16 weeks if additional weight loss is desired.
The most common side effects of semaglutide are manageable gastrointestinal issues like:
These typically resolve within days to weeks as the body adjusts. Drinking more fluids can help alleviate symptoms.
Patients usually take semaglutide for 12-20 months depending on:
After stopping semaglutide, focusing on lifestyle changes learned during treatment can help maintain long-term weight loss results.
In large clinical trials, semaglutide has been shown to produce significant weight loss in patients with obesity.
For example, in a 2-year study published in 2021:
Additionally, semaglutide showed meaningful improvements across several key health markers including waist circumference, BMI, blood pressure, and A1C.
The amount of weight loss with semaglutide varies based on factors like:
Working closely with your Balance Hormone Clinic provider maximizes your odds of achieving your optimum weight loss goals with semaglutide.
In addition to impressive pounds shed, semaglutide-assisted weight loss delivers clinically meaningful health improvements to patients with obesity.
Losing as little as 5-10% of your body weight can have significant benefits across many biological systems and obesity-related diseases including:
- Improved insulin sensitivity - Better blood glucose control - Reduced hemoglobin A1c - Lower cardiovascular disease risk
- Decreased fatty liver disease - Improved kidney function - Reduced pancreatic strain
- Reduced joint inflammation - Improved physical mobility - Decreased back & knee pain
- Better hypertension control - Improved sleep apnea symptoms - Reduced need for medications
The wide-ranging benefits of substantial weight loss with semaglutide enhance physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Here at Balance Hormone Clinic Ormond Beach, we understand that each patient has unique needs when it comes to realizing their weight loss goals. That is why our semaglutide program offers a tailored approach focused on your specific health requirements.
From your initial consultation to ongoing progress visits, our staff provides individualized care based on your:
We spend extensive one-on-one time understanding the complex factors contributing to excess weight in order to create a customized plan for you.
Our welcoming office is conveniently located right in the heart of Ormond Beach. We offer:
Whether an in-person or virtual visit, our providers dedicate ample time addressing your questions and explaining treatment details to ensure you feel confident moving forward.
Our staff prioritizes developing caring supportive relationships with patients focused on:
We view you as a whole person, not just a medical condition to treat. This human connection inspires the trust and comfort level that enables ongoing weight management success.
Balance Hormone Clinic is with you each step of the journey to better health. Contact us today to learn more about our semaglutide program!
