Semaglutide is a type of medication that mimics a hormone that we naturally produce in our stomachs as a response to the consumption of food. It was primarily used for helping patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to manage their insulin levels, but quickly proved to work throughout the entire digestive process. When injected, semaglutide works to slow down the digestive process, keeping food in the stomach for longer, and signaling to the brain that the body is full and does not want more food. In the pancreas, semaglutide functions by stimulating more secretion of insulin and eventually increasing the overall sense that the body has towards insulin. It has also been shown to provide benefits to the metabolism by naturally promoting the oxidization of stored fat, making that fat more likely to be broken down and used for energy.

Weight loss results with semaglutide injections are not immediate, as it is a long-acting medication, but results can be visible at a much faster rate than most of the medical weight-loss medications available. When used in conjunction with a medical weight loss program that consists of a calorie-deficit diet and regular exercise, it is common to start noticing results within 8 to 12 weeks. The medication is most effective with the administration of weekly doses and when used as part of a medical weight loss program. It is common for patients to lose around 2% of their original body weight in the first four weeks, and up to 10% after 12 weeks. Every patient will have a different timeline, so it is important to closely follow all instructions provided by your physician to ensure that you are able to attain your desired results along a healthy timeline.

Semaglutide injections are recommended for patients who are part of a medical weight loss program or who may be struggling to lose weight that just don’t seem to want to go away. Our stomachs can contain stubborn fat that feels impossible to be rid of without medical interventions. While semaglutide injections are not able to target specific areas in the body for fat removal, it is effective at reducing the overall excess weight being carried throughout the entire body, which includes any stubborn fat around the tummy area. As well, while they work to reduce excess fat, semaglutide injections are effective at increasing lean body mass proportions.

Semaglutide works with several systems within the body that have to do with digestion, including the pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, brain, and metabolism. It promotes weight loss when interacting with the gastrointestinal tract by slowing down the digestive process, which sends signals to the brain to make it think that the body is full. The effects of this provide the patient with feeling fuller for longer, making a calorie-deficient diet that is a necessary aspect of medical weight loss treatments, much easier to maintain. Semaglutide injections work with the metabolism by oxidizing stored fat, so when the body requires more energy for exercise and proper daily functioning, it will use the oxidized stored fat to break down energy usage. Maintaining a healthy calorie-deficient diet, along with exercise, forces the body to use the stored fat in the body to have sufficient energy since it is no longer receiving a high quantity of foods it can use for that same process, resulting in fewer calories going in and being stored, therefore a speedier weight loss. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 8380 Warren Pkwy #100 Frisco TX 75034. We serve clients from Frisco TX, Allen TX, Prosper TX, Addison TX, Plano TX, and Colony TX.