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Semaglutide (Ozempic)

 
 

Semaglutide (Ozempic)

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, also referred to as an incretin mimetic.

GLP-1 agonists were initially developed to improve glycemic control with type 2 diabetics as an adjunct to diet and exercise. It works to enhance the growth of beta cells in the pancreas, which are sites of insulin production.

 Semaglutide will delay gastric emptying by reducing glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. The delay in gastric emptying can reduce appetite, improve control of eating, and reduce food cravings.

 Semaglutide offers glycemic control with improvement to HbA1c levels, moderate weight loss and a significant reduction in risk of major adverse cardiac events as evaluated in a 2-year cardiovascular outcomes trial vs. placebo.

 Semaglutide consultation

  • If you are interested it using semaglutide for weight loss we will need to have a brief phone conversation regarding how treatment works and what to expect.

  • It is not a short term fix but a long term weight management treatment intended for significant weight loss.

  • Contact Ginny or Gina if you want to schedule a call.

Semaglutide was originally approved for use with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

It is now approved for weight loss, specifically obesity management. 

This implies a need to lose a significant amount of weight.

Side Effects:

Common side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;

  • diarrhea; or

  • constipation.

 Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • vision changes;

  • signs of a thyroid tumor--swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, feeling short of breath;

  • symptoms of pancreatitis--severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea with or without vomiting, fast heart rate;

  • low blood sugar--headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery; or

  • kidney problems--little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath.

 Semaglutide side effects

  • Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching; dizziness, fast heartbeats; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.