Semaglutide Weight Loss Atlanta, GA - Hormone Harmony Clinic

Overview of Semaglutide

Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that semaglutide can also be an effective weight loss treatment when prescribed in higher doses than what is typically used for diabetes.

Semaglutide works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. It sends signals to the brain to suppress appetite, leading to decreased food intake and potential weight loss.

When used specifically for weight management, semaglutide has been associated with significant weight loss in clinical trials. Patients taking semaglutide have experienced over 15% body weight reduction on average.

Benefits of Semaglutide Weight Loss Treatment

There are many potential benefits to using semaglutide for weight loss:

• Effective appetite suppression leading to decreased calorie intake
• Significant weight loss, more than diet and exercise alone
• Improved cardiometabolic health such as decreased blood pressure and LDL cholesterol
• Potential reversal or improvement in obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes
• Better quality of life from weight loss and health improvements

In clinical trials, semaglutide has shown exceptional weight loss results along with good tolerance and safety. It represents an exciting new therapeutic option for long-term weight management.

Candidates for Semaglutide Weight Loss Therapy

Semaglutide may be an appropriate weight loss treatment for patients who meet the following criteria:

• Adults with obesity or overweight with a BMI ≥27
• Have at least one weight-related health problem like diabetes or hypertension
• Have tried other weight loss programs/medications without successful long-term results

Semaglutide should not be used in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.

Overview of Weight Loss Protocols

If determined an appropriate candidate, semaglutide therapy for weight loss typically follows this general protocol:

• Patient is fully evaluated by a specialized physician
• Semaglutide is initiated at a low dose, then gradually titrated up over 5-8 weeks
  • Goal is finding optimal effective dose with good tolerance
• Patients incorporate lifestyle modification counseling on nutrition and physical activity
• Progress and side effect monitoring occurs with regular follow-ups
• Duration of treatment depends on amount of weight loss and maintenance goals
  • Patients may take semaglutide from 12 months to indefinitely

Following this structured protocol allows patients to safely achieve robust, clinician-supervised weight loss on semaglutide.

Hormone Harmony Clinic Expertise in Semaglutide Weight Loss

The physicians at Hormone Harmony Clinic have considerable experience and expertise in using semaglutide for weight management. Our detailed approach includes:

• Careful patient selection based on appropriateness
• Individualized semaglutide dosing protocols for your unique needs and goals
• Lifestyle counseling and support for nutrition, activity, etc.
• Close follow-up and monitoring to optimize treatment and results

We also provide compounded semaglutide preparations to make this treatment more financially accessible for patients.

With proven expertise guiding each step of your weight loss journey, the Hormone Harmony Clinic team can help make semaglutide a transformative treatment. Reach out today to learn how semaglutide provided by our Atlanta clinic can help you successfully manage your weight long-term.