Approximately 70% of American adults are overweight or obese – a serious health issue that puts you at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Losing just 5% to 10% of your body weight can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, but losing weight isn’t always easy.
At Good Life Family Medicine, we understand that managing weight can be challenging. That’s why we offer affordable and effective weight loss solutions using the breakthrough FDA-approved medication, Semaglutide. Whether you’re looking to achieve your weight loss goals or reduce your risk of serious health problems and diseases, Semaglutide may be the answer you’ve been looking for.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved weekly weight loss injection that mimics a hormone in the body. It was initially approved in 2017 to treat type 2 diabetes – but in 2021, it was approved for weight loss in people without diabetes.
How does Semaglutide work for weight loss?
Semaglutide mimics the actions of a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Your digestive tract releases this hormone after you’ve eaten, lowering your blood sugar by triggering insulin release to block sugar production – helping you eat less and feel full longer.
Semaglutide works in several ways to help you lose weight:
- Suppresses Appetite – By acting on the brain’s appetite center, Semaglutide reduces hunger, so you eat smaller meals and fewer calories.
- Slows Digestion – Semaglutide slows down stomach emptying, resulting in a more gradual digestion and absorption of food. This helps limit the amount of food you can eat at one time and prevents rapid spikes in blood sugar after meals.
- Stimulates Insulin Release – GLP-1 is released when you eat, causing the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin helps blood sugar enter the body’s cells to be used or stored for energy.
- Inhibits Glucagon Release – GLP-1 also reduces glucagon secretion from the pancreas. By inhibiting glucagon, Semaglutide helps lower blood sugar levels.
Why choose Semaglutide for weight loss?
- Improves Metabolic Health – Semaglutide doesn’t just aid in weight loss – it also helps improve your overall metabolic health and reduces the risk of heart disease.
- Proven Effective – Clinical trials show significant weight loss results, with patients losing an average of 15% of their body weight.
- Regulates and Suppresses Appetite – Semaglutide helps control your hunger and regulates your appetite.
- Non-Surgical – Semaglutide provides an alternative to invasive weight loss procedures like bariatric surgery.
Our experienced team at Good Life Family Medicine will guide you through the process and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. We offer the support you need to achieve sustainable weight loss and improve your overall health.
How is Semaglutide Administered?
Semaglutide is self-injected once weekly under the skin of the stomach, thigh, or arm – ideally into fat. The medicine is used on the same day each week – at any time, with or without food.
Is Semaglutide Right for You?
If you are overweight or have been struggling with obesity, don’t let weight management challenges hold you back. With the help of Semaglutide and our dedicated team at Good Life Family Medicine, you can start your journey to a healthier and happier you! Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward achieving your weight loss goals.
