Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It helps lower blood sugar levels and reduces appetite by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Semaglutide works by slowing digestion and preventing the stomach from emptying quickly. This allows sugar from food to be absorbed into the bloodstream more gradually and keeps you feeling full for longer between meals.
At Vitality Hormone Center in Brownwood, we offer customized semaglutide treatment plans to help patients achieve better diabetes control and sustainable weight loss results when combined with diet and exercise.
When you eat food, specialized cells in your intestines release GLP-1 hormone which sends signals of fullness to your brain while slowing stomach emptying. This makes you feel satisfied with smaller meal portions.
Semaglutide copies the effects of naturally occurring GLP-1 hormones in your body. It binds to the same receptors and triggers the same responses that help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite.
Regular injections of semaglutide maximize these effects so your body uses insulin more efficiently, absorbs less glucose from food into the bloodstream, and avoids overeating between meals.
Some benefits of semaglutide injection therapy include:
Clinical studies found most patients lose between 5% to 15% of their body weight over 16 to 20 weeks on semaglutide. Results vary based on dosage, diet, activity levels, and proper injection technique.
When combined with lifestyle changes, semaglutide helps patients form long-term healthy habits to better manage obesity and diabetes over the long run.
At Vitality Hormone Center in Brownwood, we provide customized care plans focused on your health history, needs and goals. We believe in a balanced approach tailored to each patient for optimal semaglutide results.
We first order diagnostic tests to accurately assess current health markers like A1C, cholesterol panels, vitamin levels, and thyroid function. This establishes a baseline upon which to measure future progress.
Based on results, we determine if prescription semaglutide is appropriate or if other interventions are needed first.
Your endocrinologist then designs a treatment plan catered to you. This includes:
We educate patients on proper at-home injection techniques and handling. Most patients transition to self-administering shots once comfort level allows.
Sustainable success requires lifestyle changes in tandem with semaglutide therapy. We offer resources and guidance to establish healthy habits.
Diet: Meal plans focus on high protein, nutritious whole foods. We suggest limiting sugar and refined carbs. Portion control is key for appetite reduction.
Exercise: Adding consistent activity speeds results. We recommend starting slow with walking, swimming or gentle yoga before progressing to higher intensity workouts.
Stress Reduction: Managing stress hormones also influences weight loss. We share mindfulness techniques along with relaxing locales in Brownwood like Park, Gardens and Trail.
Community: Connecting with our support group creates accountability, motivation and friendship for the journey ahead.
The standard semaglutide dosing protocol when starting treatment is:
We closely track patient response and adjust dosage as needed. Treatment is discontinued if no improvement shows after 16 weeks on 1 mg dosage.
For long-term use, semaglutide poses a low risk of side effects like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea which subside over days or weeks of continued therapy. We provide guidance to alleviate temporary discomfort.
Managing diabetes and obesity sooner than later is vital to avoid cumulative damage of uncontrolled high blood sugar over months and years. The longer it goes untreated, the higher your risk of developing:
Proper semaglutide therapy combined with lifestyle changes can help prevent these complications and restore one's health.
That's why we urge those struggling with higher than normal A1C levels or stubborn weight gain to schedule a consultation. Identifying issues early on leads to better outcomes in the long run.
We also advise adults with risk factors like family history or previous gestational diabetes to get tested periodically. Catching problems at onset allows treatment to work faster before disease progression.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes, but clinical trials found it also causes significant weight loss. As a result, a formulation of semaglutide called Wegovy was approved in 2021 specifically for chronic weight management in obese or overweight adults.
Choosing Vitality Hormone Center for your semaglutide therapy ensures specialized endocrinology expertise with a patient-first approach. Our advantages include:
Custom Planning: We design cohesive plans around your needs not one-size-fits all. This allows us to incorporate diet, activity, stress reduction and other interventions you need as an individual. We also make medication adjustments promptly based on your body's response.
Lifestyle Guidance: Our support provides the tools and knowledge for you to form sustainable fitness and nutrition habits that continue well beyond treatment. We offer group or one-on-one coaching at no extra cost.
Convenience: Vitality Hormone Center is centrally located in Brownwood near Mall. With evening and weekend hours by appointment, we offer flexibility to suit your schedule.
Prompt Care: As an established clinic since 201X, we pride ourselves on accommodating patients swiftly. We provide reminders about injection timing and follow-up testing so you never neglect recommended care.
If you or someone you love suffers from obesity or type 2 diabetes, contact Vitality Hormone Center today to discuss whether semaglutide therapy is suitable. Our expertise, personalized care, and attention to lifestyle factors set patients up for long-term success.
