Medical Weight Loss

Medical weight loss is a supervised program designed to help individuals who struggle with obesity or cannot lose weight through traditional methods. In applicable cases, the doctor will recommend the use of certain medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. Medications like these may be preferable to surgical intervention; they are non-invasive, easily administered, and produce life-changing results.

GLP-1 weight loss medications, which are indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, are effective in addressing substantial amounts of weight in patients who have struggled with obesity or other weight-related conditions. In some cases, exercise and dieting can only go so far. Unmanageable weight can be frustrating, but it can also have serious health implications. Because these medications are indicated for type 2 diabetes, they are also known for helping people control blood sugar and lose weight.

At Rejenesis Health & Wellness, our staff can guide you through your medical weight loss treatment. By supplementing medications like semaglutide with an exercise regimen, you can reap the benefits of improvements in your health, mobility, and confidence.

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About GLP-1 Medications

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications. ⁽¹⁾ What this means is that they can imitate hormones that are integral in the digestion process, such as those that the body releases to tell us when to feel hungry or when the stomach should transfer food into the small intestine. While these two medications have some differences in the exact hormones they mimic and the results they produce, the basic way that they operate is very similar.

Semaglutide

Semaglutide is also known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. It is 94% similar to the GLP-1 that is naturally present in the body. ⁽¹⁾ Because it is so similar, it can successfully mimic its actions and functions. GLP-1, which is located throughout the digestive tract but also in the brain and pancreas, naturally lowers blood sugar levels and stimulates insulin secretion after we eat food. ⁽¹⁾ These functions are important to the weight loss process because they result in a reduced appetite, or feeling fuller sooner after eating. When the stomach takes a longer time to move food into the small intestine, it takes a longer time to feel hungry again. ⁽¹⁾ The long-acting nature of this medication is what allows dosages to be weekly rather than daily. ⁽¹⁾ Patients take semaglutide in weekly injectable doses that may increase over time.

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is another type 2 diabetes medication that can result in massive weight loss. Because tirzepatide can act on glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) as well as GLP-1, its effects are slightly different than those of semaglutide. ⁽²⁾ However, they take on the same mimicking qualities that help reduce appetites and slow the movement of the digestive system. Similarly to semaglutide, tirzepatide also functions as a blood sugar level controller and is injected in weekly doses. ⁽²⁾

Benefits

Medical weight loss with semaglutide is capable of providing patients with many significant benefits. For one, patients will see meaningful changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, and overall health. ⁽³⁾ It also enhances metabolism; patients find that their bodies become more efficient at burning calories, which aids long-term strategies for weight maintenance. The significant loss of weight can change the lives of patients suffering from obesity or other weight-related conditions. ⁽³⁾ After losing a significant amount of weight with the help of semaglutide, patients may also feel a new motivation to commit to healthy lifestyles like regular exercise and a healthy and nutritious diet.

Candidates

Candidates for medical weight loss include patients who:

Certain conditions can impact a patient’s eligibility for medical weight loss medications. In order for our team to establish whether or not you are eligible, you will need to attend a personal consultation at any one of our offices.

Personal Consultation

At a personal consultation at Rejenesis Health & Wellness, our team will make sure that you are aware of how medications like semaglutide function in the body. It is important that you share your medical history with us so we can determine if you are an eligible candidate for semaglutide injections. Our knowledgeable staff can also help you come up with a healthy exercise and dieting plan that can fit into your lifestyle. We will discuss the timeline of semaglutide treatments and when the dosage will increase, as well as make sure that you have realistic expectations about the treatment.

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Procedure

The semaglutide procedure is incredibly simple; the directed dose is injected once a week into the skin of the abdomen, thighs, or arms. We will rotate the injection sites weekly for your comfort. It is important that you follow the weekly dose schedule, and attend follow-up visits to our office to discuss when a dose will increase. If a dose increase is recommended, this typically happens after the first 4-5 weeks. ⁽³⁾ This is a long-term medication, and you will need to continue taking semaglutide for an extended period of time in order to see results. ⁽³⁾ At the same time, we recommend that you continue to follow an exercise routine while eating a healthy, balanced diet. ⁽²⁾

Results

The time it takes for any patient to see results from medical weight loss with semaglutide will vary. However, these results are substantial, with one study finding that patients lost 9.6–17.4% of their body weight after their first year on the medication. ⁽³⁾ Medical weight loss can result in an improved quality of life and increased motivation for patients who feel like they can finally manage their weight. Medical weight loss can also have an impact on reducing the risk of certain weight-related conditions, like heart disease or insulin resistance. ⁽³⁾ All in all, patients can feel more confident, more healthy, and more mobile after medical weight loss at Rejenesis Health & Wellness.

Cost of Semaglutide in Phoenix, AZ

After a personal consultation at one of our offices, we will provide you with an accurate cost for semaglutide treatment. Your treatment plan may look a little different from other patients, so it is important to evaluate all necessary factors before determining a cost.

To find out more about medical weight loss with GLP-1 medication, schedule a personal consultation at Rejenesis Health & Wellness today. Please call the location that is most convenient to you:

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References

1. Kommu S, Whitfield P. Semaglutide. PubMed. Published February 11, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603723/
2. Farzam K, Patel P. Tirzepatide. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585056/
3. Chao AM, Tronieri JS, Amaro A, Wadden TA. Clinical Insight on Semaglutide for Chronic Weight Management in Adults: Patient Selection and Special Considerations. Drug Design, Development and Therapy. 2022;Volume 16:4449-4461. doi:https://doi.org/10.2147/dddt.s365416