Weight Loss Is Attainable & Sustainable!
FDA approved Semaglutide Injections: In 2021, the FDA approved Semaglutide (Wegovy), a once-weekly injection, for weight loss in adults who are overweight and have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. The 2021 approval is based on data from a 5-year clinical trial which included more than 17,600 patients with obesity and overweight, both with and without T2D, as well as pre-existing CVD. The GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss injections are intended to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
How It Works
Our healthcare professional will evaluate your health history, weight gain problems, and weight loss goals. Labs will provide insight for a Semaglutide prescription for your unique needs and goals. It’s as simple as that!
Semaglutide comes in a prefilled pen that patients can self-administer once a week. No need for the relentless calorie counting or dietary restrictions that fad diets require. Semaglutide works by mimicking a hormone in the body that regulates appetite and food intake. By decreasing hunger and increasing feelings of fullness, patients are able to adhere to a healthy diet and lose weight. Semaglutide has been shown to produce long-term weight loss, making it a sustainable solution!
- Reduces appetite and increases feeling of fullness
- Slows down digestion which can help to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance
- Ongoing research of the potential benefits for cardiovascular disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Weight Loss for Long-Term
Sustainable weight loss takes time and requires a long-term commitment to a healthy lifestyle. That being said, most people start to see weight loss within the first few weeks with effectiveness in reducing visceral fat including stubborn belly fat that many struggle to lose through diet and exercise alone. Semaglutide helps to achieve overall weight loss and reduce harmful visceral fat by targeting the underlying mechanisms of fat storage and metabolism.
Covered By Insurance
Coverage can vary depending on your individual plan, yet Semaglutide is typically covered by insurance. Check with your insurance provider to see if Semaglutide is covered under your plan.
Are You a Candidate For Semaglutide?
Individuals that struggle with weight and are ready for a sustainable solution, can find that Semaglutide is a weight loss solution unlike anything experienced in the past. Contact us to learn more about next steps. We are here to answer all your questions.
Andrea Machado, FNP-BC heads up the Primary Care services and she typically is caring for patients through physical exams (for insurance, school, sports), DOT physicals (for CDL drivers), weight loss programs from injections to natural alternatives, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Functional Medicine, IV Therapy, sexual wellness, and other medical modalities.