MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

Medical Weight Loss refers to a medically supervised method of losing weight. It involves the use of FDA-approved medications to manage appetite and curb cravings. Your practitioner will offer advice on how to maintain healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition and physical demands.

What is GLP-1 medication?

(GLP)-1 is a glucagon like peptide  inhibitor that works in the body to increase the amount of insulin and reduce the amount of glucagon that is being produced. This in turn will increase your body’s ability to metabolize sugars. This process delays gastric emptying, which causes appetite suppression, which will in turn lead to smaller portion sizes and less cravings.

It is administered as a WEEKLY subcutaneous injection to help control your appetite and increase your body’s ability to metabolize sugar. This drug has proven significant weight loss averaging about 15% body weight and must be combined with exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

Side Effects for (GLP)-1

Common side effects include the following.

  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation, and diarrhea
  • Belching and heartburn

If you experience a rash, unusual swelling, wheezing, or severe abdominal pain, seek immediate medical attention

Who Should Not Take This Medication?

If you have any of the following conditions, please talk to your doctor prior to starting (GLP)-1

  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
  • Those pregnant, or breast feeding
  • History of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
  • History of Pancreatitis
  • Those taking other GLP-1 medications or diabetic medications such as sulfonylureas and insulin or in combination with other weight loss medications.

What is Included?

  • Initial Consultation with the Nurse Practitioner
  • Lab draw/review
  • Weekly injection and weight measurements
  • Nutritional guide
  • Weekly B12 injections
  • One on One support
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