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SEMAGLUTIDE FAQs

What is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a revolutionary GLP-1 receptor agonist that was originally developed for patients with Type 2 diabetes, but when providers and pharmaceutical developers noticed how much weight their patients were losing, they began to study semaglutide exclusively for weight loss. A series of clinical trials known as the STEP clinical trials demonstrated that almost 90% of patients lost 5% or more of their body weight. There is no other weight loss drug on the market that compares. In June of 2022, the FDA approved semaglutide for weight loss.

How does semaglutide work?

Semaglutide acts like GLP-1 (a gut hormone) to:
increase insulin production
decrease glucagon synthesis
delay gastric emptying
suppress hunger. It signals your brain that you are full so you can lose weight without feeling like you are depriving yourself.

What are potential side effects?

Commonly reported GI side effects- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain          
Site reactions
Fatigue
Headaches
Alcohol intolerance

 Who is NOT a candidate for semaglutide ?

< 18 years old
Pregnant/breastfeeding
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Diabetes ketoacidosis
Hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any components of this medication
Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
History of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome
History pancreatitis
End stage renal disease (on dialysis)
BMI<25
Patients with diabetic retinopathy

Caution in patients: Type 2 diabetic patients that are on insulin or a sulfonylurea- due to increased need for glucose monitoring; Patients with that are on several antihypertensive medications- due to hypotension concerns

Who IS a candidate?

Everyone else*

*Health history, medications and body weight information will be carefully reviewed by a licensed provider to determine each candidate’s eligibility.

 Semaglutide has changed weight loss medicine. It helps to control hunger and cravings at the hormone level. Come see why everyone is talking about this safe and effective tool for long term weight management. 
SEMAGLUTIDE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
We understand that weight gain isn’t a matter of willpower or laziness. Your body’s own hormones are likely combating your efforts to lose weight. Our program is 6 weeks and a combination of our client’s most loved MIC metabolism boosting injections, semaglutide injections, and weekly check-ins.
MIC Metabolism Boosting Injections
The methionine inositol choline MIC metabolism boosting injections use a powerful combination of vitamins that leave you feeling energized and help give your metabolism a “kick start.” All vitamins in this injection are water-soluble making it very safe. Clients report increased energy, more restful sleep, and weight loss with weekly injections.
 
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a revolutionary GLP-1 receptor agonist that was originally developed for patients with Type 2 diabetes, but when providers and pharmaceutical developers noticed how much weight their patients were loosing, they began to study semaglutide exclusively for weight loss. A series of clinical trials known as the STEP clinical trials demonstrated that almost 90% of patients lost 5% or more of their body weight. There is no other weight loss drug on the market that compares. In June of 2022, the FDA approved semaglutide for weight loss. Semaglutide increases insulin production, decreases glucagon synthesis, delays gastric emptying and suppresses hunger. It signals your brain that you are full so you can loose weight without feeling like you are depriving yourself.
 
Weekly Check-Ins
You will come in once weekly for injections (MIC metabolism and semaglutide injections). There will be periodic weigh-ins and you will be followed closely by a provider that can help control any side effects you may experience. Your regimen will be customized based on your results.
 
If you are struggling with weight loss, consider joining our 6 week program and to help you reach your goals.

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