Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, semaglutide has been found to be highly effective for weight loss when prescribed in higher doses than what is typically used for diabetes.
At the Hormone Solutions in Godfrey, we now offer semaglutide for weight management. When combined with lifestyle changes, semaglutide can help patients lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off long-term.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning it mimics the hormone GLP-1 that is released naturally after eating. GLP-1 slows digestion and promotes feelings of fullness and satisfaction.
Specifically, semaglutide works to promote weight loss in the following ways:
By impacting these physiological processes, semaglutide facilitates calorie deficit needed for weight loss. It also helps patients feel in control of their eating and choose healthier foods.
At our Godfrey semaglutide clinic, we customize semaglutide weight loss plans to each patient's needs and health profile. However, our standard protocol is as follows:
Initiation Phase
Maintenance Phase
Discontinuation/Transition Phase
Choosing the right semaglutide provider gives you the best chance of losing weight and keeping it off. At Hormone Solutions Godfrey, we offer unique advantages including:
Our weight loss clinic has extensive expertise specifically using semaglutide and other GLP-1 therapies for obesity treatment. Let our experience work for your success.
We personalize medication dosing, provide nutrition guidance, and offer counseling to help patients establish healthy lifestyle habits. Long-term support improves adherence and weight loss results.
Beyond semaglutide, we offer the latest medical therapies for weight loss including WegovyTM and MysimbaTM when appropriate for your situation.
Our beautiful Godfrey clinic provides a discreet, professional setting for patients to feel comfortable discussing weight loss goals.
While semaglutide promotes weight loss through physiological effects, optimal results require adopting healthy lifestyle habits. We provide ongoing counseling and tools to support patients including:
- Personalized healthy meal planning
- Strategies for controlling portion sizes
- Tips for choosing lower calorie, nutrient-dense foods
- 150-300 minutes of moderate activity per week
- Focus on cardio and strength training
- Ways to make activity enjoyable and sustainable
- Identifying and managing triggers for overeating
- Developing mindful eating practices
- Building intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy
- Strategies to prevent stress and emotional eating
- Healthy coping outlets and relaxation skills
- Addressing underlying mood disorders if applicable
With commitment to healthy behaviors and consistency with semaglutide treatment, most patients experience significant, durable weight loss. Our providers fully support patients in making lasting lifestyle changes.
Semaglutide is appropriate for patients struggling with obesity and overweight defined by:
Additionally, semaglutide may help if you have obesity-related health conditions like:
- Improves blood sugar control
- Reduces or eliminates need for diabetic medications
- Lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol
- Reduces long-term cardiovascular risks
- Decreases fat accumulation in liver
- Reverses early-stage fatty liver disease
Our experienced medical team determines if semaglutide is right for your health profile during an initial consultation. Qualified patients can experience incredible benefits from this medication.
At Hormone Solutions in Godfrey, Illinois, we empower patients to achieve a healthy weight using cutting-edge medical therapies like semaglutide, combined with lifestyle training. Partner with our highly experienced weight loss clinic to create your personalized transformation plan today. Our proven approach helps patients lose substantial weight quickly and safely - then maintain losses long-term. Don't wait - take control of your health for a brighter future. We look forward to welcoming you!
