Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It helps improve blood sugar control along with diet and exercise, and helps people lose weight by decreasing hunger and calorie intake.
Semaglutide works by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that is released naturally by the body. GLP-1 plays a role in appetite control and food intake. Semaglutide helps you feel fuller longer so you eat less and lose weight.
Key benefits of semaglutide treatment include:
Semaglutide may be an option for adults struggling with obesity, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Candidates should:
If you think semaglutide could be right for you, the first step is scheduling a consultation at our Horizon Hormone Therapy weight loss clinic serving North Lauderdale, FL.
During your initial consultation, our physicians will:
If our doctors determine you are a good candidate for semaglutide, they will write a prescription and provide instructions for proper injection technique and dosage schedule.
Patients on semaglutide have follow-up visits every 4 weeks during the first year of treatment. This allows our clinical team to:
When used alongside diet and exercise under medical supervision, most patients lose significant weight with semaglutide. But some temporary gastrointestinal effects are common especially early on.
Most people lose:10-15% of starting body weight with semaglutide within a year. Some clinical studies showed 15-18% weight loss. Results vary based on factors like gender, age, diet, activity level, etc.
Up to 20% of patients may experience temporary nausea, vomiting or diarrhea when starting semaglutide. These gastrointestinal effects usually resolve within 4-8 weeks with no lasting complications.
Less common side effects include injection site reactions, dizziness, fatigue and constipation. Very few patients discontinue treatment due to adverse effects.
To get the best outcomes from semaglutide treatment, we advise patients to follow a comprehensive program involving:
As a fully-licensed hormone and weight loss clinic with an excellent reputation in North Lauderdale, Horizon Hormone Therapy provides compassionate, evidence-based care to help patients achieve long-term weight loss success.
Our clinic's board-certified physicians and licensed nurse practitioners have extensive training and years of experience using semaglutide and other medications for obesity treatment. We stay up to date on all the latest research to best serve our patients.
Every semaglutide treatment plan is tailored to the patient's unique medical history, preferences, sensitivities and objectives. We partner with each patient to develop a customized plan for weight loss and sustainable lifestyle change.
Our caring medical staff provides complete support before, during and after treatment: - Nutrition & lifestyle counseling - Community referrals & peer support groups - Post-weight loss maintenance planning - Assistance troubleshooting challenges that arise
We are your partners in overall health and wellbeing.
Semaglutide is a new type of injectable diabetes medication that not only helps control blood sugar levels, but also promotes modest weight loss. In clinical trials, people taking semaglutide lost on average 10-15 pounds over 68 weeks without making major changes to their diet or exercise habits. The dual benefit makes it an appealing treatment option for many people with type 2 diabetes who struggle with excess weight.
We know cost can be a barrier to receiving semaglutide treatment and other beneficial hormone therapies. That's why Horizon Hormone Therapy proudly works with major insurance companies and offers flexible financing options.
For qualified candidates, semaglutide may be covered by: - Medicare Part D plans - Medicaid - Select private/employer insurance plans
We handle the entire prior authorization process and work closely with your insurer.
Uninsured patients can pay cash for treatment at reasonable rates through our clinic. We also offer no-interest or low-interest payment plans to break costs into affordable monthly payments.
The investment is well worth it for a therapy that can resolve obesity-related illness, boost confidence and add decades to your life if used properly under close medical guidance as provided by our clinic.
Only certain certified medical providers can prescribe semaglutide. It is not available at local pharmacies. Horizon Hormone Therapy provides semaglutide shots along with diet and lifestyle counseling.
Routine lab tests check kidney/liver function, blood counts, electrolytes and A1C levels. Thyroid cancer screening is sometimes recommended. Our staff handles coordination of all testing.
10-15% total body weight loss within 12 months is typical if combined with diet/exercise and counseling. Some lose 20% or more of excess weight depending on many individual factors.
Our team will guide you through a carefully planned transition off semaglutide while continuing healthy diet and exercise habits adopted during treatment through counseling and peer support. Maintaining weight loss long-term is our ultimate goal.
Yes, semaglutide has been shown in studies to improve A1C and blood sugar levels in many type 2 diabetics independent of weight loss effects alone. It may also delay or prevent progression from prediabetes to diabetes.
