It is a GLP 1 receptor agonist that is similar to a naturally occurring hormone that controls appetite, and triggers fat burning. It also slows gastric emptying (making you feel fuller for longer), decreases hunger and cravings. In combination these play a huge role in supporting your weight loss goals.

You come in for a consultation by our nurse practitioner, you obtain lab work, medical screening, its then reviewed by our medical team. Once you are proved to be a good candidate, together we chose which treatment plan would work for you, we then we begin your journey. The injections are weekly using a tiny insulin needle and injected into your subcutaneous fat, usually abdomen, thigh or back of your arm, you will also be weighed at each visit.

You can lose up to 15- 23% of your body weight, on average 2-5 lbs per week and up 50lbs in 3-6 months.

Side effects can be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, tiredness, and constipation. The most common of these being Nausea, which usually lessens as you continue semaglutide. If these side effects, become troublesome, we can adjust medication and offer supportive measures to lessen these side effects.

BMI 27+, elevated hemoglobin A1c etc

Pregnant, breast feeding, type 1 diabetes, thyroid cancer, endocrine neoplasia syndrome, history of dumping syndrome and low blood sugar and others.