Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is also approved for chronic weight management in adults with excess weight or obesity.
Semaglutide mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain involved in appetite control. By acting like GLP-1, semaglutide helps a person feel full sooner while eating, eat less food, and feel satisfied with smaller meal portions.
Benefits of semaglutide for weight loss and diabetes management include:
Semaglutide may be an option for adults struggling with obesity, overweight, or diabetes who:
Semaglutide is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions. A doctor will ensure semaglutide is appropriate before prescribing.
Some key signs that someone may benefit from semaglutide hormonal therapy include:
Monitoring weight changes along with lab testing for A1C, glucose, and cholesterol can help diagnose hormone issues that semaglutide may improve.
Compounded semaglutide is specially prepared in specific strengths and formats based on an individual’s weight, goals, and needs.
Some key points about compounded semaglutide therapy through Balance Health Clinic:
Compounding allows very precise and personalized semaglutide treatment plans.
The process of starting semaglutide is straightforward:
With compounded semaglutide from Balance Health Clinic, the process is fully guided based on your unique needs and goals.
Semaglutide comes in prefilled, disposable pens for once weekly injection just under skin.
The starter dose is typically 0.25 or 0.5 mg. This increases every 4 weeks up to a max dosage of 2.4 mg based on the prescription and your individual needs.
In a supervised setting, our clinicians teach you to properly inject semaglutide subcutaneously into the thigh, stomach or upper arm using the pen devices. The small needles make the weekly shot easy and nearly painless.
Over the 16-20 week ramp up phase, most people achieve great results from semaglutide like:
As the dose increases slowly over time, side effects tend to be minimal. Some temporary GI distress can occur like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These improve with time on therapy.
For optimal safety and results, we monitor all patients closely and make dosage adjustments as needed. Most find the weekly shot simple to fit into their routine.
To enhance the effectiveness of semaglutide we educate patients on lifestyle changes like:
More physical activity with 150 minutes of moderate cardio per week, along with 2 strength sessions. We provide an exercise starter guide.
Healthy meal planning through our nutrition coaching and meal plan program. We teach patients how to loss weight in a sustainable way.
Stress management and mental health support through yoga, meditation, counseling referrals or reading recommendations to improve resiliency.
With the right lifestyle adjustments tailored to the individual, semaglutide works even better for appetite control, weight loss, and diabetes management.
There are many reasons to partner with Balance Health Clinic Bridgeport for compounded semaglutide therapy including:
As the leading weight management experts in Fairfield County, we offer unparalleled service, staff knowledge, and results.
To help patients succeed with semaglutide weight loss and lifestyle changes, we suggest great local spots like:
Bridgeport and Fairfield County also boast beautiful parks, beaches, recreational paths and attractions to prevent boredom. We provide all patients with customized recommendations for nutrition, fitness and stress relief during semaglutide therapy based on personal needs and limitations.
For residents struggling with high blood sugar, obesity and excess weight, semaglutide hormonal therapy through Balance Health Clinic Bridgeport marks an excellent, research-backed option alongside smart lifestyle adjustments.
We offer fully personalized semaglutide treatment plans with proper medical oversight for optimal safety and lifechanging results. Through precision hormonal balance, most of our patients finally gain control over appetite, cravings, weight, and other health markers.
To determine if compounded semaglutide is right for your needs, contact Balance Health Clinic Bridgeport today to schedule a free consultation and assessment. Our clinical weight loss experts look forward to helping people across Fairfield County and beyond regain health, confidence and quality of life.
