Medications
About Semaglutide for
Weight Loss
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in the well-known brands Ozempic and Wegovy. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drug that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct to lifestyle changes for weight management in adults who are clinically obese or overweight.
In user-friendly terms, GLP-1s aid in lowering your body’s set point (the weight your body fights to maintain) by impacting areas in the brain to help increase your energy expenditure. Even if you pause or stop the use of a GLP-1 medication, there is no evidence of weight regain after using a GLP-1, assuming there has been adequate change in lifestyle and eating habits.
How Semaglutide Works to Help You Lose Weight
Semaglutide’s single-action mechanism solely activates the GLP-1 receptor to regulate insulin and appetite. Its benefits for weight loss in adults are twofold:
- Appetite suppression
- Insulin regulation
You self-administer semaglutide injections at home, once weekly. Results of a 15% loss of body weight and an average weight loss of 10 pounds per month are possible.
Your Next Question May Be, “Where Can I Find Semaglutide Injections Near Me?”
Because you’re visiting our website, you’re probably researching weight loss practices and clinics to find the one that offers the best solution for your individual situation. Here’s why you should choose Solutions Weight Loss:
Real weight loss results – Solutions Weight Loss internal results prove our program is effective at driving long-term improvements to metabolic health and weight loss, with an average of 21% weight loss at 12 months; 19.1% at 18 months, and 18.9% at 24 months. Our members have also decreased their waist circumference by 7 inches, on average. These results are superior to the weight loss seen in clinical trials for GLP-1 medications. Regardless of which medication they take, our members have demonstrated significant and sustained results.
An individualized weight loss program created just for you – William E. Newsome, M.D., is Medical Director and co-owner of Solutions Weight Loss. From the very start of your medical weight loss journey with us, Dr. Newsome conducts your in-depth initial consultation, and will evaluate and prescribe for you the best treatment to achieve your goals. He brings his own personal weight loss experiences, and a lifelong dedication to health and fitness.
Weight loss program flexibility – We understand that people have busy schedules that may not allow them to visit our office on a weekly basis. That’s why we can dispense up to 12 weeks of your weight loss medication at a time. We smooth the path to make your medical weight loss journey as easy as possible to follow!
