Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, as well as to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease.
Semaglutide helps the body produce more insulin when blood sugar is high. It also decreases appetite and food intake, which can lead to weight loss. Specifically, semaglutide mimics a hormone called GLP-1 that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.
Some of the key benefits of semaglutide treatment include:
Semaglutide may be an option if you:
Ideal candidates are those motivated to make lifestyle changes like improving diet and increasing activity levels. Semaglutide works best when combined with healthy behaviors.
Before starting treatment, your Hormone Harmony provider will check:
Testing may be repeated periodically to ensure treatment safety and efficacy.
Most patients are easily trained to self-inject with minimal discomfort. Common injection sites include the abdomen, thighs, or upper arms.
Potential side effects of semaglutide include:
Side effects are often mild, improve over time, and can be managed by slowly titrating to an effective dose.
The process of starting semaglutide at Hormone Harmony typically involves:
Close provider contact for coaching and accountability helps patients stay motivated and safe while achieving optimal results.
Semaglutide is a new type of injectable diabetes medication that not only helps control blood sugar levels, but also promotes modest weight loss. In clinical trials, people taking semaglutide lost on average 10-15 pounds over 68 weeks without making major diet or lifestyle changes.
Many patients suffering fatigue, weight gain, high blood sugar, and mental health issues actually have underlying hormone deficiencies disrupting optimal metabolic function.
Some common hormone issues related to diabetes and weight include:
Identifying and properly treating hormone dysregulation is key for long-term weight loss and diabetes management success.
What sets Hormone Harmony apart is that we:
We partner with each patient to determine the optimal combination of hormone balancing, glucose control medications like semaglutide, and lasting lifestyle change for successfully achieving diabetes and weight loss goals.
Sanford receives over 230 sunny days per year. This warm climate lends itself well to outdoor activity which helps amplify semaglutide's weight loss effects.
We recommend semaglutide patients take advantage of Sanford's natural offerings to optimize results:
Regular walking helps manage blood sugar, burn calories, elevate mood, and soak in some Florida sunshine.
A sustainable nutrition plan focused on organic produce, pasture-raised meats, healthy fats, and reduced sugar intake amplifies semaglutide's metabolic benefits.
Finding healthy outlets to decompress from life's stress enables the body to function optimally.
Proper diagnosis, enterprising treatment, motivated providers, and an activated patient can together achieve remarkable reversals in metabolic disease burden even when previous attempts have been unsuccessful. Hormone Harmony stands ready to explore if innovative medical strategies like injectable semaglutide might be the missing piece to optimize your vitality and longevity.
