Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, semaglutide has also been approved by the FDA for chronic weight management in adults with overweight or obesity.
At Vitality Wellness Clinic in Baltimore, we provide semaglutide as part of our comprehensive weight loss and hormone optimization programs. With expert medical guidance, semaglutide can be a highly effective tool for losing weight and improving your health.
Over time, these effects create the calorie deficit needed for significant fat burn and weight loss.
If you struggle with excess weight or obesity despite diet and exercise, semaglutide may be right for you. Candidates for treatment typically have:
To help us determine if you are a good fit for semaglutide weight loss, Vitality Wellness Clinic provides comprehensive lab testing and medical evaluations. We carefully screen patients and monitor progress to maximize results.
Benefits of our evaluations include:
Here is an overview of how we incorporate semaglutide into our doctor-managed weight loss programs:
With this supervised approach, most patients safely lose 10-15% of their body weight with semaglutide. Many are able to discontinue diabetes or blood pressure medications.
Like diabetes and hypertension, obesity is now classified as a chronic disease. It involves complex physiological processes that resist short-term interventions.
Key factors driving obesity include:
Consequences can include:
With compassionate, evidence-based treatment, we can manage obesity and avoid judgment about personal choices. Semaglutide helps regulate appetite and calorie burn - which most people cannot achieve through willpower alone.
Semaglutide is appropriate for many people struggling with excess weight, however it is not for everyone.
Reasons to consider semaglutide:
Causes for caution:
That's why medical guidance is so important - we carefully evaluate risks and benefits for each individual.
In clinical studies of semaglutide for weight loss, participants averaged 15-18% body weight reduction over 68 weeks. For someone weighing 250lb, that equates to a 37-45lb loss.
However, results vary based on factors like:
Vitality Wellness Clinic customizes programs to help each patient achieve their best possible outcome.
The most common side effects of semaglutide involve the gastrointestinal system:
These symptoms are usually mild to moderate and resolve within 1-2 days. Gradual dosage titration helps reduce occurrence.
Rare but serious risks include:
That's why regular lab testing and follow-up is vital - we closely monitor patients for any complications.
What sets Vitality Wellness Clinic apart when it comes to semaglutide and medical weight loss?
Our goal is life transformation through sustainable health improvement. We partner with you to address root causes - not just numbers on a scale.
We hope this overview has been helpful as you consider semaglutide for weight management. Vitality Wellness Clinic offers free consultations to see if our program is right for your needs.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit www.Vitality Wellness Clinic. Our knowledgeable team is happy to answer your questions and discuss next steps.
Now is the time to take control and reinvent your health. We can't wait to be part of your success story!
