Losing weight and keeping it off can be very difficult, or close to impossible – until semaglutide was developed. Branded as Wegovy and Ozempic, semaglutide therapy can help you achieve your weight loss goals with once-a-week injections.
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The FDA has approved semaglutide injection for chronic weight management for patients who are obese or overweight and suffering at least one weight-related condition, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. In the past, the best option may have been bariatric surgery – but times have changed – rather than surgery, a simple, once-a-week injection allows patients to shed weight easily, quickly, and safely.
Semaglutide was the subject of four clinical trials lasting 68 weeks. In one study, patients lost an average of 12.4% of their weight compared to the group of subjects given the placebo. The medication mimics a peptide occurring naturally in the body called GLP-1, which affects the section of the brain that controls both hunger and appetite.
This life-changing weight loss therapy involves a one-a-week injection under the skin of the arm, abdomen, or upper legs. The dosage and frequency of the injections can vary depending on the individual’s weight loss goals and response to the medication. The starting dose is 0.25 mg once a week for four weeks, followed by an increase to 0.5 mg once a week for at least four weeks. The maintenance dose is 1 mg once a week, which is the highest dose. The injections are performed with a very thin needle and are not difficult to experience. Some patients experience some side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, fatigue, and some others, but continue with the therapy as the results are so rewarding.
The amount of weight you can lose semaglutide will vary based on several factors, including your starting weight, your diet, your exercise habits, and any health conditions you may have. In clinical trials, obese adults in the study lost an average of 12 to 13% of their body weight during a 68-week period, compared to only 2% to 4% weight loss for trial subjects who took the placebo. Semaglutide injections, for best results, should be in combination with a healthy diet and exercise program.
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