What Is Semaglutide?
..And how does it help?
Semaglutide is a once-a-week injectable medication used for weight loss and blood sugar control. It works by mimicking the effects of the hormone GLP-1, which helps to control appetite and increase feelings of fullness. Semaglutide is an FDA-approved medication, used to treat Obesity (BMI >30), or overweight (BMI 27-30) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity. It should be used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and regular physical activity.
*Although Semaglutide is FDA approved, MME IV HYDRATION obtains Semaglutide from a local compounding pharmacy which is not what was FDA approved, but the pharmacy is FDA regulated.
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How does semaglutide compare to other weight loss medications?
One of the reasons there’s a lot of buzz around semaglutide in Hollywood is the amount of weight people lost during clinical trials and it is FDA approved. Typically, we tend to see an average of 5% to 10% weight loss with other medications. However, the largest clinical trial studying semaglutide in adults showed an average weight loss of about 15% of initial body weight over 68 weeks (almost 16 months). Over the same length of time in another study, adolescents lost 16% of their initial body weight on average. Oral weight loss medications tend to be less expensive than injectable options, but you may not lose as much weight
Key Factors For Success With Semaglutide
Semaglutide should be used as a cheat code to develop a healthy diet and overall lifestyle. You only have one engine, so fuel it correctly. Drink an adequate amount of water throughout the day and sustain a high protein/vegetables and low carb/sugar diet. Eating is a habit and addiction, just like smoking cigarettes is. You can quit the habit of eating unhealthily and use semaglutide to help you, but don’t rely on it solely. Exercise is important for cardiovascular health as well as overall health..Semaglutide Injection FAQs
Semaglutide is a once-a-week subcutaneous injection (can be administered in the stomach or the triceps) with a small Botox needle. It is not painful and can be self-administered
It is best to stick with the same day for your weekly injections however timing does not matter If you miss a dose, you can still take it within 48 hours. There is no withdrawal when you stop taking the medication, however if you go longer than 48 hours of your second weekly dosage, when you re-introduce the medication to your system you may have more side effects
- Personal or family history of thyroid cancer
- Person or family history of MEN (multiple endocrine neoplasia)
- Personal history of Diabetes Mellitus type 1
- 4 Semaglutide + B12 injections (once a week; performed by a licensed medical professional)
- A meal plan customized specifically for you
- Monthly weigh-ins, measurements, and progress pictures
- Encouragement along the way
- An accountability partner!