Weight Loss With Semaglutide
When diet and exercise aren't enough, PeakPerforMAX offers physician-guided semaglutide medications for weight loss.
What You Need to Know About Weight Loss with Semaglutide
You’ve likely heard about a new class of medications delivering incredible weight loss results. Semaglutide has received considerable attention for its effectiveness in promoting significant weight loss, making it a leading option for patients seeking medical assistance. While originally developed for managing type 2 diabetes, its powerful effects on weight management are now widely recognized. This guide will walk you through what Semaglutide is, how it works, its benefits, and how you can get started with our expert medical team from the comfort of your home.
Semaglutide Can Help With:
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for adults. Its primary, FDA-approved use is to improve blood sugar control in those with type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. However, a significant benefit observed in patients is weight loss. For this reason, medical providers utilize it as a powerful tool for weight management, especially when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
The Science: Is Semaglutide a Peptide?
Yes. At PeakPerforMAX, we specialize in advanced peptide therapies, and semaglutide is a chief example.
In biochemical terms, peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body, sometimes functioning as hormones or neurotransmitters. Their small size allows them to be easily absorbed and utilized.
Semaglutide is a synthetic peptide that mimics a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). By acting as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it taps into the body's own systems to regulate appetite and metabolism, making it a highly effective therapy for weight management.
How Does Semaglutide Promote Weight Loss?
Semaglutide aids in weight loss through a powerful, multi-faceted mechanism of action:
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of semaglutide for weight loss. One major study showed that participants lost an average of 5.9% of their body weight within three months and 10.9% within six months when combining the therapy with diet and exercise.
What are the Potential Risks and Side Effects of Semaglutide?
Like all medications, semaglutide carries potential side effects. It’s essential to be transparent with your PeakPerforMAX medical provider about your health conditions, family history, and current medications to ensure it's the right choice for you. Your provider will discuss these risks with you and monitor your progress to ensure a safe and effective treatment plan.
Common Side Effects May Include:
More Rare But Serious Side Effects Can Include:
How Is Semaglutide Administered?
Semaglutide is administered as a simple, once-weekly injection.
You should administer the injection on the same day each week to maintain a consistent level of the medication in your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, as long as it’s within five days. If more than five days have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular weekly schedule. Never take two doses at once.
Who is a Good Candidate for Semaglutide?
Semaglutide may be a suitable option if traditional weight loss methods like diet and exercise have not produced the desired results. It is prescribed based on a thorough evaluation of your individual health profile and weight loss goals.
However, semaglutide is not for everyone. It is not recommended for individuals with:
A consultation with a PeakPerforMAX medical provider is the best way to determine your eligibility.
Your Path to a Healthier You with Semaglutide
PeakPerforMAX streamlines the process of getting physician-guided weight loss therapy. Our telehealth services save you time and allow you to access expert medical advice from the comfort and privacy of your home, eliminating long waits at the doctor's office.
Find Semaglutide Weight Loss Therapy Near You
While our nationwide telehealth practice serves patients across the country, we are proud to offer specialized semaglutide weight loss therapy to residents in the following communities.
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