Semaglutide Injections Specialist in Northglenn, and Monument CO

Semaglutide is a medication that was created for type 2 diabetes but was also quickly realized to have dramatic benefits for weight loss. It has multiple brand names that are provided in different dosages to make it more suitable for diabetes management or weight management. It is very effective in supporting medical weight loss programs due to its effect on the digestive system, allowing the body to feel fuller for longer which makes maintaining a necessary calorie-deficient diet much easier. 

The medication is typically administered through a weekly injection that gradually increases in dosage but has recently been developed into a pill form as well. Only one brand of Semaglutide has been officially FDA-approved for weight management as of right now, but it has become such a well-known medication due to its efficacy with weight management that many physicians have started to prescribe the other brands of the same medication for off-label use of weight management as well.

The medication Semaglutide is classified among medications that are known as GLP-1 RAs (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonists) that mimic the GLP-1 hormone that the body naturally releases as a response to eating. This hormone is what communicates to the brain to signal that you are feeling full, effectively suppressing the appetite. The appetite-suppressing component of this medication is what makes it possible for patients to more easily maintain a diet that is low in calories, which is typically one of the hardest parts of following a weight loss program. To effectively lose excess weight, patients need to be able to maintain a calorie-deficient diet while continuing to exercise so that the metabolism is forced to start using the stored excess fat to burn for energy instead of relying on continuously consumed calories to directly use for energy.

When used as part of a medical weight loss program and prescribed for patients who qualify for its use for weight management, Semaglutide is effective for weight loss. The medication does come with some potential side effects, so it should only be used when prescribed by a physician and taken as directed. The medication is administered initially with a very low dose every week to minimize side effects as much as possible, and will gradually increase as the patient seems to be responding well to the medication. 

If the side effects are too intense, the patient may need to continue taking the lower dosage for longer or may need to consider switching to a different medication or other weight loss alternatives. Patients who find the medication to be effective can continue to increase the dosage until they reach the maximum recommended dose, at which point they can continue with the weekly injections for the remaining duration of the treatment. The results will only be amplified and sustained through closely following the dietary and exercise components to the medical weight loss program that have been recommended by the supervising physician. 

Semaglutide for weight loss is safe for long-term use, making losing excess weight and keeping it off much easier to maintain. It is common for patients to continue taking the medication for multiple years, even once their goal weight has been achieved, just to make sustaining the weight loss more manageable. The patient must continue to maintain a recommended diet and exercise regimen as well to allow for the Semaglutide to work properly long-term, and regularly scheduled follow-up appointments should be maintained with the supervising physician to ensure that side effects continue to be minimal and that this treatment remains the safest and most effective option for the patient. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have two convenient locations to serve you in Northglenn, CO, and Monument, CO. We serve clients from Northglenn CO, Commerce City CO, Denver CO, Lafayette CO, Monument CO, Colorado Springs CO, Falcon CO, Castle Rock CO, and surrounding areas.