Medically Assisted Weight Loss
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Initial Consult & Labs
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Treatment Initiation
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Meal Guide
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Weigh Ins & Follow Ups
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonist, which helps your pancreas release insulin to decrease blood sugar levels which promotes weight loss. This is done by activating a blood-sugar regulating protein found within the beta cells of your pancreas. It delays stomach emptying leading to a feeling of fullness & satisfaction, and slows intestinal motility. Studies1 have shown that using a GLP-1 once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, clinically relevant reduction in body weight.1 Participates are showing real results with an average of 12-15lbs loss per month!
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In a GLP-1 weight loss trial2 that included almost 2000 adults with BMIs of 30 and greater, more than half of the participants lost 15% of their body weight. Most of the participants lost at least 10% of their body weight. The participants were not diabetic indicating GLP-1's are beneficial for weight loss in non-diabetic persons. Also, the participants taking GLP-1s showed improvements in blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart disease risk.
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Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide is also a a glucagon-like peptide receptor antogonist which basically improves glycemic control in the pancreas. This unique medication mimics two hormones naturally found in the body: GLP-1 and GIP. Tirzepatide also delays gastric empyting which aids in suppressing your appetite.
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Study's have shown more significant weight loss with Tirzepatide and milder side effects as compared to Semaglutide. Using tirzepatide resulted in a weight loss of 17.8% compared with 12.4% for semaglutide.
Administration
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Our MAWL program involves an once-weekly injectable prescription medication used for adults with a diagnosis of obesity (BMI >30) or overweight (BMI >27 with weight related chronic conditions), needing help losing weight and keeping it off.
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It is given subcutaneously in your abdomen once weekly via tiny needle (similar to insulin injection)
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First month, our NP will administer injections. If comfortable the following months you may self-administer at home.