Semaglutide is an innovative new medication recently approved by the FDA for chronic weight management in adults. It is an injectable prescription medication that helps people to lose weight and keep it off.
Key benefits of semaglutide for weight loss:
Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called GLP-1 that is released after eating a meal. It sends signals of fullness and satisfaction to the brain, helping you eat less and reduce body weight.
Our Renew Hormone Clinic provides individualized semaglutide weight loss programs to help patients in the Center, Texas area lose weight and improve their health.
Semaglutide has been clinically proven to help with weight loss in adults struggling with overweight or obesity. Ideal candidates for semaglutide meet the following requirements:
Patients with a BMI greater than 27 (calculated based on height and weight) are considered overweight or candidates for obesity management programs.
BMI over 30 indicates obesity. Losing even 5-10% of body weight offers tremendous health benefits for obese patients. Semaglutide can help patients achieve much greater weight loss!
If diet and exercise alone have not been enough to lose weight, semaglutide may help jumpstart your metabolism to accelerate fat burn and weight loss. We create customized diet and fitness plans to complement semaglutide treatment.
Semaglutide helps patients eat less food and lose significant body fat through the following mechanisms:
By acting on appetite control centers in the brain, semaglutide dulls hunger signals and helps you feel fuller faster after meals. Reducing calorie intake is key for shedding excess pounds.
Semaglutide causes food to be processed more slowly in the stomach and intestines. This extends feelings of fullness and satisfaction after eating.
Many patients find it easier to make healthy meal choices when blood sugar levels are stable. Semaglutide improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control.
In addition to curbing appetite and calorie intake, semaglutide also increases resting metabolism to burn more body fat, especially harmful visceral belly fat.
By attacking weight loss from multiple angles, semaglutide gives patients the extra assistance they need to successfully slim down and reduce obesity-related health risks.
If you are interested in exploring semaglutide for weight loss management, the first step is to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified hormone specialists at Renew Hormone Clinic.
We will:
We individualize treatment plans to help you lose weight safely and effectively!
Semaglutide for weight loss is administered as a once-weekly injection using an automatic thin-gauge pen device.
Injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Many patients find the needle to be virtually painless.
Starting dose: 0.25 mg weekly
Maintenance dose: 1-2 mg weekly
Dosage adjustments are made based on:
We educate patients on easy self-injection techniques and provide refills of semaglutide pens so you can conveniently continue treatment at home.
Patients taking semaglutide for better weight control follow up with our clinicians approximately once per month. Appointments include:
We also communicate in between visits as needed for extra support. Losing 10-15% or more of excess body weight is typical over 6 months of semaglutide treatment.
Our team strives to help each patient maximize weight loss success while prioritizing health and wellness with a personalized approach.
In large clinical studies of overweight/obese adults prescribed semaglutide, average weight loss results included:
| Duration | Average Weight Loss |
|---|---|
| 6 months | 15-18 lbs |
| 1 year | 25 lbs |
| 2 years | 37 lbs |
However, weight loss is highly individualized and influenced by variables such as:
Conscientious patients who consistently take their weekly semaglutide injections and embrace recommended lifestyle changes typically lose more weight.
We encourage patients to follow a high protein, reduced glycemic index eating plan and incorporate 150-300 minutes per week of moderate physical activity. Adhering to guidance from our nutrition and training experts facilitates optimal fat loss.
While influenced by lifestyle factors, metabolism and weight regulation are also genetically determined. Response varies. But notably, semaglutide appears effective across diverse patient demographics.
While individual fat loss is variable on semaglutide, most patients can expect to lose 10-15% or more of excess body weight over 6 months when fully committed to treatment. For many previously frustrated dieters, this represents profound progress.
Gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea are the most common temporary side effects of semaglutide, especially during the first month after initiation while the body adjusts. We provide strategies to mitigate adverse effects.
There is also a small risk of complications like:
| Potential Complication |
|---|
| Gallbladder problems |
| Low blood sugar |
| Diabetic retinopathy |
| Kidney function decline |
However, research shows semaglutide to have an excellent overall safety profile, especially with close clinical oversight like we provide to catch issues early.
Expected benefits of substantial weight loss and cardiometabolic improvements generally far outweigh potential risks for most patients. Careful monitoring ensures patient wellbeing remains a top priority.
While semaglutide administration for obesity management may continue indefinitely based on an individual's clinical needs, most patients take the medication for 6 months up to 2 years to achieve their target weight loss goals and improve health markers.
We also equip patients with nutritional, fitness and behavioral lifestyle education to empower long-term weight loss maintenance even after discontinuing semaglutide.
Ongoing adherence with the healthy habits they establish regarding eating patterns, meal planning, physical activity, sleep hygiene, stress management and more keeps lost pounds off for good!
Choosing Renew Hormone Clinic for your semaglutide weight loss treatment offers you unique advantages:
We tailor comprehensive plans to your needs and preferences maximizing results.
You get caring, responsive support from our friendly Texas-based team.
With consultations and follow-ups by phone/video, we make weight loss simple.
If you are struggling with excess weight and related health issues, semaglutide combined with lifestyle optimization coaching can provide the extra support you need to finally achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. Connect with our weight loss specialists at Renew Hormone Clinic to determine if this innovative treatment approach is right for you. We offer personalized, convenient programs tailored to help you reach your goals while prioritizing your overall wellbeing.
