Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, a higher dose of semaglutide has been approved specifically for chronic weight management in obese adults.
Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called GLP-1. This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. Specifically, semaglutide:
Over time, feeling less hungry often leads to eating less and ultimately, weight loss. In clinical studies, people taking semaglutide lost significantly more weight over 68 weeks compared to placebo.
Specific benefits of using semaglutide for weight loss include:
Furthermore, semaglutide has been shown to reduce risk factors for heart disease by improving cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation.
So in summary, semaglutide injections offer safe, effective and sustainable weight loss for people struggling with obesity and related health issues.
Semaglutide is intended for adults living with obesity, defined by:
It is not recommended for people trying to lose small amounts of weight for cosmetic reasons.
You should not take semaglutide if you:
Talk to your doctor to determine if you meet the FDA-approved criteria for using semaglutide for weight management.
Here at Balance Hormone Clinic in Cleburne, we specialize in customized weight loss programs involving medications like compounded semaglutide.
Our clinic has over 15 years experience helping patients achieve sustainable fat loss and better health.
Benefits of our semaglutide weight loss plans include:
In short, our comprehensive support helps you lose fat, feel great, prevent complications of obesity and adds years to your life!
The medication alone won't make you lose a large amount of weight if you are not willing to make some lifestyle changes. For optimal fat loss and health benefits on semaglutide, we recommend:
By combining semaglutide with the above lifestyle changes, most patients lose 10-15% of their body weight over a year - results that can drastically reduce health risks and improve quality of life for years to come. Our clinic offers robust support to help you implement the needed lifestyle changes.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes, but clinical trials found an unexpected side effect - significant weight loss. Further research showed semaglutide acts on appetite-regulating pathways in the brain, leading to reduced calorie intake. This serendipitous discovery has now positioned semaglutide as a promising new medication for chronic weight management.
Cleburne and the surrounding area offers scenic outdoor spaces, recreational facilities and health-conscious dining options to keep you on track:
Check our blog for discounts and suggested walking routes, workout tips, seasonal fruits and vegetables, healthy recipes and more! We also offer regular educational seminars at our clinic.
Through medication, lifestyle changes, community support and our clinic's compassionate care, you can achieve significant fat loss for better health. We're here to help you every step of the way!
In addition to excess fat tissue, being overweight often involves hormonal imbalances influencing metabolism, appetite, fat storage and more. These include:
Left untreated, hormonal issues like these make sustainable weight loss nearly impossible even when combining semaglutide with diet and exercise.
Furthermore, hormone deficiencies negatively impact energy, sleep quality, sexual health, emotional wellbeing and longevity.
We emphasize promptly diagnosing and addressing hormone imbalances through comprehensive lab testing and evidence-based treatment programs customized to your physiology and lifestyle.
This distinguishes Balance Hormone Clinic from commercial quick-fix weight loss centers lacking specialized expertise in hormonal health. Our integrative therapies enhance semaglutide effectiveness while resolving troublesome symptoms reducing quality of life.
Patients feel better fast with renewed energy, more restful sleep, balanced mood and sharper focus. Along with accelerated fat burning, balancing hormones optimizes overall wellness and disease prevention.
We also carefully monitor labs to ensure optimal and safe hormone levels are achieved and maintained long term. Ongoing oversight by our experienced practitioners ensures the greatest therapeutic benefits without adverse effects.
If you are struggling to lose weight despite diet and exercise changes, suspect a possible hormone issue, or simply feel off with low energy and vitality, contact Balance Hormone Clinic today. Our comprehensive programs help patients like you return to peak health, often for the first time in years!
