Losing Weight Non-Surgically
Losing weight can help to reduce the risk of life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, many people find it hard to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise. Studies show that overweight or obese individuals can benefit from semaglutide injections.
The chronic weight management solution can help people lose up to two pounds weekly. The under-the-skin injections work best when combined with increased physical activity and a healthy diet.
Semaglutide Weight Loss Injections
Semaglutide weight loss injection is an FDA-approved treatment that mimics a hormone in the body. It increases insulin secretion and slows down the process of emptying food from the stomach. It helps to suppress appetite, keeping the individual feeling full for longer.
Eating less results in weight loss. Initially approved in 2017 to control blood sugar, semaglutide helped patients to lose weight as an added benefit. Experts realized that in higher doses, the drug could help even individuals without Type 2 diabetes to lose weight.
How Semaglutide Works
Semaglutide mimics the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone that targets certain areas of the brain. It helps to regulate appetite and food intake. The digestive system releases the hormone after eating, lowering blood sugar.
It helps to trigger insulin release, blocking sugar production. It enables individuals to eat less, losing one or two pounds weekly. Consuming a reduced-calorie diet during the same period helps to increase the weight loss rate.
Candidates for Semaglutide
Your doctor will help to determine if you are eligible for semaglutide injections by assessing your BMI (body mass index). Ideal candidates are:
Individuals with a BMI of 30 or greater
People with a BMI of 27 and other weight-related conditions
Individuals with high blood pressure or high cholesterol
Patients with type 2 diabetes
For best results, semaglutide should complement lifestyle changes, including exercise and a healthy diet.
Losing Weight Non-Surgically
The hormone-based weight loss solution is safe and highly effective. It has several benefits:
It helps to promote weight loss
It reduces blood sugar without increasing hypoglycemia
It reduces body weight and lipids
It leads to reduced blood pressure, oxidative stress, and inflammatory markers
It helps to suppress appetite
It enhances insulin synthesis and secretion
It promotes the sensation of fullness
It slows gastric emptying in the intestines, increasing the fullness sensation
It reduces glucagon levels after eating and during fasting
Semaglutide helps to reduce risk factors associated with being overweight or obese. Studies show that most people lose up to 10% of their body weight. Weight loss helps to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses in the future.
Side Effects of Semaglutide
Like any medical treatment, several side effects are associated with semaglutide. The adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, bloating, stomach pain, headaches, and dizziness.
The side effects are most common after increasing the dose. If you want to lose weight safely and without surgery, consult with your doctor about semaglutide. Your doctor will determine whether you are a good candidate for these injections.
For more information on losing weight non-surgically, visit Pacific Lipo at our offices in San Diego, Beverly Hills, or Newport Beach, California. Call (858) 427-8899, (424) 421-2250 or (888) 575-8898 to book an appointment today.
