Semaglutide Weight Loss Manitou Springs, CO - Renew Hormone Clinic

Introduction to Semaglutide

Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, it has shown great promise as an effective weight loss treatment when combined with lifestyle modifications.

Semaglutide works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. It can significantly reduce appetite and food cravings, leading to decreased calorie intake and therefore weight loss over time.

At Renew Hormone Clinic in Manitou Springs, we offer semaglutide for medically supervised weight management. When combined with diet and exercise guidance provided by our experienced physicians and staff, semaglutide can help patients achieve substantial and sustained weight loss.

Benefits of Semaglutide Weight Loss Treatment

There are many potential benefits of using prescription semaglutide for weight loss, including:

• Average weight loss of 15-18% in the first year when combined with lifestyle changes
• Decreased appetite and reduced food cravings/hunger
• Improvement in obesity-related health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
• Increased energy levels and improved mobility with weight loss
• Better control of blood sugar levels

Additionally, semaglutide only needs to be injected once weekly subcutaneously (under the skin). Many patients prefer this convenience over having to take daily doses of other weight loss medications.

Who is a Candidate for Semaglutide?

Semaglutide may be an appropriate weight loss treatment if:

• Your BMI is 30 kg/m2 or higher (or 27 kg/m2 or higher with an obesity-related condition like diabetes or hypertension)
• You have struggled to lose weight or keep it off with lifestyle changes alone
• You do not have any medical contraindications or allergy to semaglutide

A full medical evaluation and lab testing will help determine if you are a suitable candidate. As obesity medicine specialists, the physicians at Renew Hormone Clinic have extensive experience using semaglutide and other medications to help patients successfully achieve their weight loss goals.

Renew Hormone Clinic Advantage For Semaglutide Weight Loss

As a specialized hormone and weight management clinic, Renew Hormone Clinic offers significant advantages for semaglutide weight loss treatment, including:

• Very experienced physicians in weight loss, diabetes, hormones, and medications like semaglutide
• Ongoing lifestyle coaching, behavior change support, and nutrition guidance
• Treatment of underlying hormone imbalances or deficiencies that may undermine weight loss efforts
• Convenient once-weekly injections and medication monitoring
• Support with insurance coverage and financial assistance programs

We take a comprehensive, integrative approach to help each patient achieve optimal and lasting results. Contact us today to learn more and see if prescription semaglutide for weight management is right for you!

Starting Semaglutide Treatment

The process to start semaglutide is straightforward:

• Initial consultation to review health history and perform needed lab testing
• Screening for any contraindications or precautions
• Semaglutide is injected subcutaneously once weekly, ramping up dose gradually
• Lifestyle modification plan provided - nutrition, physical activity, behavior change
• Follow-up visits to monitor progress, tolerance, make dosage adjustments

It is important to carefully follow dosing guidance when initiating semaglutide treatment.

Common temporary side effects can include GI issues like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. These typically resolve within 4-8 weeks as the body adjusts.

Lifestyle Recommendations For Best Results

While semaglutide can substantially assist with appetite reduction and weight loss, making healthy lifestyle changes vastly improves overall outcomes:

• Follow an overall balanced, reduced-calorie meal plan
• Increase consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains
• Choose lean proteins, healthy fats; avoid processed foods
• Exercise 150-300 minutes per week (even light activity like walking helps)
• Work on behavioral changes like stress reduction, adequate sleep, mindful eating

Implementing sustained healthy lifestyle modifications combined with semaglutide injections gives patients the very best chance for significant and reliable weight loss.

The physicians at Renew Hormone Clinic provide ongoing lifestyle coaching and support to help patients succeed long-term. Contact us today to learn more and get started with semaglutide!