Common Questions
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 class medication. This medication mimic a hormone called GLP-1 that tells your body when you’ve had enough to eat. Semaglutide slows digestion and makes you feel fuller longer after meals.
How Semaglutide aids in weight loss?
- Improves insulin secretion to lower blood sugar.
- Increases the uptake of glucose into muscles and fat tissue.
- Signal's the brain that the stomach is full, which curbs hunger and reduces calorie intake.
Who should avoid Semaglutide?
Patients with conditions like thyroid cancer, gallbladder disease, inflammation of the pancreas or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, are not good candidates.
Before starting Semaglutide, we always have an open-honest discussion with you to determine if it's safe and worthwhile option for you based on you medical history and goals.
How is Semaglutide given?
Semaglutide is a once weekly injection.
In-depth education on medication and administration instructions will be reviewed during visit.
Semaglutide vs Lipotropic (Lipo Mino)
The main difference between the two is their mechanism of action. Semaglutide helps you lose weight by making you feel fuller for a more extended period and delaying gastric emptying. Lipotropic injections, on the other hand, assist in the breakdown of fat. They also aid in the metabolism and removal of fat from the liver.
Is this covered by insurance?
I do not submit through insurance but HSA are accepted. Also, receipts will be provided so that clients can submit to insurance companies for possible reimbursement.
I have a prescription through my PCP. Can you give it for me?
Yes, I provide education and will administer for you. $50 each administration or $150 for 4 weeks.
Ready to get started? Lets go!
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Fill out inquiry form below and Nurse Practitioner will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect.
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Nurse Practitioner performs full health history.
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Once all clear, in-depth education will be provided for Semaglutide.
