Semaglutide for Weight Loss - What You Need To Know

Semaglutide for Weight Loss - What You Need to Know 

Losing weight can be frustrating. Diets and an exercise program can be difficult to maintain. The truth is, when you carry extra weight, it can be harmful to your heart, joints, and other areas of your body. There is a new way to deal with weight loss, and it’s called Semaglutide. Gloria Orellana, MSN, APRN, FNP-C at La Vida Health in Temple Terrace, FL, provides a wide range of medical and wellness services, including Semaglutide for weight loss.

The Facts About Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Semaglutide is marketed under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, and it has been approved by the FDA to help with weight loss. Semaglutide is available by injection, and it works in three ways. Semaglutide can:

• Increase sensitivity to insulin
• Decrease the amount of hunger hormone
• Suppress appetite

Semaglutide treatments are self-injected once each week and are safe enough to be part of a long-term weight loss plan. The best candidates for Semaglutide weight loss are people who:

• Have a BMI greater than 26.9 and have obesity-related conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea
• Have a BMI greater than 29.9 without obesity-related conditions

Studies of Semaglutide have shown people lost an average of between 10% and 20% of their body weight. When you begin a Semaglutide regimen, it’s important to combine it with healthy eating and regular exercise to achieve optimal results.

Losing weight with Semaglutide can help your body in many important ways. Consider that losing just a few pounds can lead to:

• Lower blood pressure
• Improved cholesterol levels
• Improved blood sugar levels
• Enhanced flexibility
• Improved mobility
• Less joint pain
• Less back, leg, and foot pain
• Improved breathing ability
• Improved sleep

Want To Know More?

To find out more about Semaglutide for weight loss and how it can help you, call Gloria Orellana, MSN, APRN, FNP-C at La Vida Health in Temple Terrace, FL. You can reach her in the office by calling (813) 405-8058, so call today.