Semaglutide Compounded - Equilibrium Hormone Institute

What is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. However, research has shown that it also promotes weight loss by decreasing appetite and calorie intake.

Semaglutide works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. When Semaglutide activates these receptors, it triggers feelings of fullness and reduces hunger.

Key Benefits of Using Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Using Semaglutide specifically for weight loss provides several key benefits:

Significant Weight Loss

• Multiple studies have shown that Semaglutide can lead to losing 15-17% of body weight over 68 weeks when combined with diet and exercise
• Outperforms many other weight loss medications for the amount of weight loss achieved

Improved Cardiometabolic Factors

• Beyond weight loss, Semaglutide also reduces blood pressure and improves lipid profiles
• This leads to a reduction in major cardiovascular events for those with obesity or overweight

Better Blood Sugar Control

• Originally approved as a diabetes medication, Semaglutide improves glycemic control and lowers A1C levels
• This makes it helpful for people with prediabetes or diabetes trying to lose weight

Convenience of Weekly Doses

• Unlike many other weight loss injections requiring daily doses, Semaglutide only needs to be injected once-weekly
• This improves compliance and makes it easier to stay consistent long-term

Candidate Profiles for Using Semaglutide

Semaglutide may be a good weight loss option for:

Adults with Obesity or Overweight

• Those with a BMI of 30 or higher (obesity) or 27-29.9 (overweight) plus an obesity-related condition like diabetes or hypertension
• Shown to be safe and effective for sustained weight loss in this population

People Needing 5% or More Weight Loss

• Individuals needing to lose at least 5% of baseline body weight to improve health
• Semaglutide often leads to losing 15% or more, exceeding minimum goals

Those Struggling with Diet and Exercise Alone

• People who have tried but struggled to lose weight through traditional lifestyle changes alone
• Adds a medical boost to weight loss efforts for better results

Patients at Risk for Weight-Related Conditions

• Those at high risk for developing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke due to excess weight
• Proactively losing weight can help prevent these diseases

Overview of Treatment Protocol

If determined an appropriate candidate, here is an overview of using Semaglutide:

Getting Started

To get started, a comprehensive health evaluation is completed to ensure Semaglutide is safe given your medical history and health status. Pre-treatment blood work and exams assess organ function, medication interactions, and identifies any precautions needed.

Injection Schedule

Semaglutide is a once-weekly injection. The dose is slowly increased over 5-8 weeks until reaching the full dose of 2.4mg once per week. This gradual increase helps improve gastrointestinal tolerance.

Lifestyle Modifications

Concurrently focusing on healthy eating choices and increased physical activity levels boosts Semaglutide's effectiveness for weight loss and maintaining results. Working with a health coach or nutritionist can help establish sustainable lifestyle habits.

Follow-Up Monitoring

Patients using Semaglutide long-term have follow-up visits every 3 months. At these appointments, your provider evaluates blood pressure, weight changes, blood sugarcontrol, medication tolerance, and makes any necessary dose adjustments.

Results Timeline

Many patients start to notice a decrease in appetite and weight loss around 3-4 weeks after starting Semaglutide. Maximum results are often seen around 6 months into treatment. Significant weight loss then plateaus, shifting focus toward weight loss maintenance.

The Equilibrium Hormone Institute Advantage

Here at Equilibrium Hormone Institute in , we provide customized compounded Semaglutide preparations tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals. Compounding allows us to adjust the strength of Semaglutide to optimal dosing for enhanced weight loss results.

We also provide an integrated, multi-disciplinary weight loss approach surrounding Semaglutide treatment including:

• Consultations with weight loss specialist doctors
• Individualized nutrition planning
• One-on-one health coaching
• Body composition testing
• Follow-up monitoring and support

Our full-scale medical weight loss programming helps patients lose more weight and keep it off long-term. We walk alongside patients each step, providing compassionate guidance and care.

Don't Struggle with Weight Loss Any Longer

If you feel frustrated from failed attempts losing weight or concerned about current or future health risks, consider exploring Semaglutide. Especially when combined with Equilibrium Hormone Institute’ comprehensive medical weight loss services, it could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.