Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, semaglutide has been shown to be highly effective as a weight loss treatment when prescribed in higher doses than what is typically used for diabetes.
When used for weight management, semaglutide works by activating receptors in the brain that reduce appetite. This leads to decreased food intake and subsequent weight loss. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that semaglutide can help patients lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off.
Optimal Hormone Wellness Center in Sanford is excited to now offer semaglutide for weight loss. As experts in hormone therapies, our physicians have extensive experience using similar medications. We provide customized treatment plans to help patients successfully lose weight with semaglutide in a convenient and affordable manner.
There are many potential benefits of semaglutide for weight loss, including:
In clinical trials, semaglutide has been shown to lead to average weight loss of around 15-17% in patients after 68 weeks of treatment. For someone weighing 200 pounds, this equates to losing about 30-35 pounds. Most importantly, the majority of this weight loss is fat mass rather than muscle.
Unlike many diets that lead to temporary weight loss followed by weight regain, semaglutide helps encourage long-term weight loss maintenance. The effects of the medication combined with changes in diet and exercise make sustaining weight loss much more achievable.
Semaglutide has been well-tolerated in studies, especially when weight loss is gradual. The most common side effects are temporary nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. Optimal Hormone Wellness Center physicians monitor patients closely and make dosage adjustments as needed.
Overall, semaglutide represents an extremely promising new option for sustained weight loss in overweight and obese patients who have struggled with other approaches.
The first step is to meet with one of our clinicians to determine if you are a suitable candidate for semaglutide weight loss treatment.
Ideal patients for semaglutide therapy include:
Our doctor will review your full medical history and perform any necessary lab tests to see if semaglutide is right for you.
Contraindications that may preclude use of semaglutide are:
If our physician determines you are a good fit for semaglutide therapy, treatment will begin with subcutaneous injections into fatty tissue.
The recommended approach is to gradually increase the semaglutide dose from 0.25mg up to 2.4mg per week over a period of around 5 weeks. This "start low and go slow" method helps minimize potential gastrointestinal side effects.
Most patients will then remain on the 2.4mg maintenance dosage. However, this can be further adjusted up or down based on your individual response and tolerance.
In addition to the semaglutide injections, we provide you with guidance on implementing lifestyle changes like:
Implementing sustainable healthy lifestyle changes greatly increases your chance for long-term weight loss success.
Patients using semaglutide for weight loss require consistent monitoring, which is included as part of treatment at Optimal Hormone Wellness Center.
Follow-up visits are scheduled at least monthly. At these visits we will:
Treatment with semaglutide generally lasts for at least 48 weeks to achieve maximal weight loss results. Continued treatment may be considered for weight loss maintenance and preserving improvements in weight-related diseases.
To boost your success with semaglutide we have put together a list of local Sanford establishments that can support healthy lifestyle changes:
- Central Market Co-Op - Excellent source for fresh, local and organic produce and groceries - Press'd Juicery - Cold pressed juices and smoothies for increased fruit/veggie intake - CoreLife Eatery - Fast casual restaurant with nutritious menu items perfect for grabbing a healthy meal on-the-go
- City of Sanford Parks & Rec - Numerous parks and nature trails perfect for walking, hiking or jogging - Riverbend Park - Scenic locale for kayaking, paddle boarding and other watersports along the Sanford River - Orangetheory Fitness - High intensity interval training workouts in inspiring, energizing environment
- Kelly Park - Picnic areas, playground, disc golf and natural scenery for stress relief - Sanford Wellness Center - Yoga, massage, acupuncture and counseling services - Reflections Spa - Highly rated day spa in Sanford for pampering treatments
Incorporating elements like healthy eating, increased activity and relaxation is strongly recommended in conjunction with your medical weight loss treatment. Please reach out if you would like help constructing a customized health plan.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers discovered it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies found that non-diabetic obese individuals taking semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks compared to placebo.
There are many reasons to select Optimal Hormone Wellness Center as your semaglutide provider, including:
Our clinic has spent years studying innovative hormone and peptide therapies for a variety of indications. This includes staying on top of emerging research on semaglutide for obesity and metabolic diseases.
We do not take a one-size-fits all approach. Your treatment plan is tailored to your unique situation with lifestyle recommendations specific to living in the Sanford area.
Our Sanford office has flexible hours for appointments and our experienced medical team promptly responds if issues arise between visits. We work to minimize barriers to accessing this innovative treatment.
Rather than dealing with insurance, we offer affordable out-of-pocket pricing for semaglutide weight loss treatment. This helps avoid medication access issues involving insurers.
We are confident we provide the best option in the Sanford area for semaglutide medical weight loss. Contact us today to learn more and get started!
