GLP-1 (Semaglutide injectable) Weight Loss Program: 

GLP-1 is a peptide (a small protein) that activates specific metabolic pathways in your body to enhance blood sugar metabolism and reduce appetite. The length of time it takes for the effects of GLP-1 to be notable may vary depending on the individual. While some notice a decrease in their appetite right away, the dosing does gently increase over several months so the effect may take weeks to build. GLP-1 option we offer are Semaglutide SQ injectable to help you on your weight loss journey.  Make us your go to for Semaglutide in Charlotte!

GLP-1s like Semaglutide help individuals with weight loss through an added-on hormone response to someone’s insulin release, interconnecting with high blood sugar. This response gives you a reduced appetite, positive body response, and ultimately loss of weight – in a healthy way! In simple, laid out terms, GLP-1s is also able to help with:

• Decreasing appetite
• The feeling of fullness and satisfaction from smaller meals
• More controlled and stable blood sugar levels

GLP-1s are best combined with a healthy, lower carbohydrate nutrition plan and mild exercise journey. Incorporating both will enhance the effectiveness of semaglutide and help you notice a change in your body weight more quickly!

On average, a trial of people showed participants able to lose over 15% of their starting body weight from using GLP-1s over about 15 months. Because the treatment made it easy for people to engage in a caloric deficit, where people consumed fewer calories than burned, it was an effective and safe method to gradually lose weight over time. If you want to increase your probability of keeping lost weight off, health coaches recommend integrating healthy eating and regular workouts to your weight loss routine.

Commercial semaglutide would be a great option for many people; however, insurance usually does not cover the cost. It typically costs from $800-1300/month. The other advantage of using a compounded product is that the pharmacy can add other ingredients, which may reduce the incidence of side effects. Note, however, that only the aforementioned commercial medications are FDA approved. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA approved, but is a widely used alternative to expensive brand name options. 

Our provider will do an initial consultation to determine if GLP-1 is a suitable option for your weight loss journey and order baseline labs. Once the lab results are received and the suitable GLP-1 will be prescribed and shipped directly to you by our compounding pharmacy. You will also be given specific dosing instructions, as well as diet and exercise recommendations and our weight loss guide to help you make lasting lifestyle changes. 

The provider will follow up with you at one month and two months to assess your progress. As you continue, provider visits are required at least every 3 months to monitor your progress, and refills of GLP-1 will be given as needed.

Lose up to 15% body weight in a year!

Semaglutide has found to be very effective at supporting substantial weight loss. Clinical trials show people using Semaglutide can lose up to 15% of their body weight in a year. The studies also found that Semaglutide works best when used alongside changes to diet and increased physical exercise.