Semaglutide Weight Loss Injections in Altamonte Springs, FL

Semaglutide injections are a type of injectable medication that was originally created to help those with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. When used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise, semaglutide injections function by supporting the pancreas to regulate the proper amount of insulin that is released when the blood sugar levels are elevated. It also slows down the digestive process and the speed at which food moves through the stomach, leading to a decreased appetite. Because of what semaglutide injections have proven what they are able to do for type 2 diabetic patients, it has been used very successful for use in medical weight-loss programs as it is effective in helping people lose weight.

Semaglutide injections for weight loss can vary in price depending on where you get the injections from and if your insurance is able to provide any coverage for the treatments. The average cost of Ozempic, which is the brand name for semaglutide injections. It is always recommended that you check with your health insurance provider to see if they are able to offer at least partial coverage for the treatments. As well, it is important to double check with the clinic that is offering the semaglutide injections that they are able to accept your specific insurance provider.

Even though semaglutide injections do work very quickly in helping you to lose weight, they typically take around 4 weeks before you’ll start noticing the effects, though many patients will report some noticeable weight loss after just a couple of weeks. The efficacy of the injections is primarily based on the other aspects of your medical weight-loss treatments and if you are able to follow closely to your prescribed program. The injections are not really recommended for weight-loss use outside of medical weight-loss programs. To ensure that you start to notice results earlier, make sure that you are reducing your caloric intake and increasing your physical activity levels as long as they are in line with what has been recommended by your physician to ensure your health and safety.

There are some requirements to ensure that semaglutide injections are being used only for those who would safely benefit from their weight-loss abilities. The qualifications include being an adult that has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 mg/kg² or higher, or a BMI of 27 mg/kg² or higher along with a minimum of one weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Semaglutide injections have also been recently approved to support chronic weight management in children who are at the minimum age of 12 years old. Those with type 1 diabetes should not be prescribed semaglutide injetions, along with anyone who is at a higher risk or has a family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 due to any further increase of risk that could be caused by the injections. As well, it is not recommended for those who suffer from decreased kidney function.

For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 691 Douglas Ave Suite 103, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. We serve clients from Altamonte Springs FL, Winter Springs FL, Casselberry FL, Longwood FL, Maitland FL, Forest City FL, and surrounding areas.