What Is Semaglutide
Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which have the ability to mimic the GLP-1 hormone that the body produces as food digests in the intestine. The GLP-1 hormone also helps the pancreas make insulin to regulate the body’s glucose levels. After numerous studies, Semaglutide may also slow down gastrointestinal motility, which is responsible for digestion, as it affects parts of the brain that control appetite.
Through Semaglutide injections, people struggling with unwanted weight gain and obesity can curb their appetite and feel full even after eating small portions, helping them to lose weight in the process.
Before & After
Renew Vitality has changed my life. Growing up outdoors and playing sports in South Florida, I was always relatively thin and didn’t have much trouble staying in shape…until my mid-30s. I met my husband in 2010 and during the years of dating and early in our marriage, we developed a steadfast appreciation for high calorie foods, too much relaxing on the beach, and great wine. Years of “living the good life” slowly but surely packed the pounds on until I no longer recognized myself. I was sedentary, overweight, and tired of the need to keep buying clothes in bigger sizes.
I started the Semaglutide weight loss program with Renew in July of 2022 and lost 48lbs in the first three months. To date, I’m 74lbs lighter than I was at my heaviest. I’ve gone from a size 16 to a size 2 and am now in the best shape of my life. Ridding myself of the excess weight made going to the gym easier and more enjoyable. I now work out 5x a week and am currently training for a triathlon. My husband was so shocked by how quickly I transformed that he also started the program and has lost 46lbs.
I love my new life and new body and am so grateful to the team at Renew Vitality for the jump start I needed for a healthier life.
Renew Vitality has changed my life. Growing up outdoors and playing sports in South Florida, I was always relatively thin and didn’t have much trouble staying in shape…until my mid-30s. I met my husband in 2010 and during the years of dating and early in our marriage, we developed a steadfast appreciation for high calorie foods, too much relaxing on the beach, and great wine. Years of “living the good life” slowly but surely packed the pounds on until I no longer recognized myself. I was sedentary, overweight, and tired of the need to keep buying clothes in bigger sizes.
I started the Semaglutide weight loss program with Renew in July of 2022 and lost 48lbs in the first three months. To date, I’m 74lbs lighter than I was at my heaviest. I’ve gone from a size 16 to a size 2 and am now in the best shape of my life. Ridding myself of the excess weight made going to the gym easier and more enjoyable. I now work out 5x a week and am currently training for a triathlon. My husband was so shocked by how quickly I transformed that he also started the program and has lost 46lbs.
I love my new life and new body and am so grateful to the team at Renew Vitality for the jump start I needed for a healthier life.
Renew Vitality has changed my life. Growing up outdoors and playing sports in South Florida, I was always relatively thin and didn’t have much trouble staying in shape…until my mid-30s. I met my husband in 2010 and during the years of dating and early in our marriage, we developed a steadfast appreciation for high calorie foods, too much relaxing on the beach, and great wine. Years of “living the good life” slowly but surely packed the pounds on until I no longer recognized myself. I was sedentary, overweight, and tired of the need to keep buying clothes in bigger sizes.
I started the Semaglutide weight loss program with Renew in July of 2022 and lost 48lbs in the first three months. To date, I’m 74lbs lighter than I was at my heaviest. I’ve gone from a size 16 to a size 2 and am now in the best shape of my life. Ridding myself of the excess weight made going to the gym easier and more enjoyable. I now work out 5x a week and am currently training for a triathlon. My husband was so shocked by how quickly I transformed that he also started the program and has lost 46lbs.
I love my new life and new body and am so grateful to the team at Renew Vitality for the jump start I needed for a healthier life.
What Diet Should I Follow?
Even though it isn’t a particular diet plan that is required to use Semaglutide, it has been proven that patients achieve better weight loss results with a customized diet regimen. Your physician may recommend a dietary plan rich in proteins, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it easier for your body to burn fat as you progress through Semaglutide treatment. A reduced-calorie diet can also help accelerate Semaglutide weight loss.
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Semaglutide Injections
What Dose Do I Take? Depending on your body type and medical history, dosing may vary for individual patients. Physicians typically start beginning patients with a small weekly dose of Semaglutide to help the body adjust to treatment. Depending on the body’s response to treatment, physicians may increase the dosage every four weeks before finally reaching the maximum dose.
Where to Administer The most effective way to administer Semaglutide is through subcutaneous injection. Patients will need to inject the drug under the fatty areas of the body, such as the underside of the thigh or on the stomach area.
Is It Forever? You can take this medication until you achieve your desired result and then begin to taper off. Some patients chose to switch to a maintenance dose or to a different medication to maintain results.
How Much Does Semaglutide Injection Cost?
The cost of a Semaglutide injection may vary depending on the dosage and the duration of treatment.
Who Should Not Take Semaglutide
Who Should Not Take Semaglutide
Your healthcare provider may recommend that you avoid using the medication if you suffer from pre-existing medical conditions such as:
- Gallbladder issues such as gallstones
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney complications such as acute kidney failure
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Type 2 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome (MEN2)
Semaglutide may also increase the risks of thyroid tumors, so your healthcare provider may recommend that you avoid using the treatment if you or other family members have a history of thyroid cancer. Make sure to discuss your full medical history and any allergies you may have with your doctor so they can weigh the risks and the benefits of using the medication to determine whether Semaglutide will work as a viable weight loss treatment for you.
As Semaglutide has not shown any serious side effects when combined with other medications, the drug has been proven to interact differently with certain medicines. For example, patients who take medications for diabetes may want to avoid high doses of semaglutide, as the combination could cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar and cause them to become hypoglycemic. You should discuss any medications taken for pre-existing conditions with your physician so they can determine the proper dose to safely use with other prescription drugs before using semaglutide to lose weight.
Since Semaglutide slows down the digestion process, it can also affect how oral medications are absorbed and dispersed throughout the body when they’re taken at the same time.
Possible Side Effects
Since Semaglutide affects the digestion process, there are several gastrointestinal side effects that may occur while using the medication. The most common side effects include:
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Bloating
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Gastroparesis
Patients with a family medical history of thyroid tumors should avoid taking semaglutide as it can also increase the risk of thyroid cancer. You should discuss the potential risks and side effects of using semaglutide for weight loss with your doctor before starting treatment.
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