Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication used for chronic weight management in adult patients with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition. It is the first GLP-1 receptor agonist medication approved for weight loss by the FDA.
Semaglutide helps people lose weight and keep the weight off long-term by curbing appetite, reducing food cravings, and improving portion control. When used alongside diet and increased physical activity, it can be a valuable tool for sustained weight loss and improving obesity-related health problems.
At Vitality Renewal Clinic in Middletown, we offer comprehensive semaglutide treatment, including prescriptions, injections instructions, lifestyle support, and medical monitoring to help patients achieve meaningful weight loss safely and effectively.
Semaglutide promotes weight loss through several mechanisms of action:
Together, these effects make it easier to follow a reduced-calorie meal plan, control portions, choose healthier foods, and lose significant weight over months of treatment. Most patients lose 5-15% of their starting body weight.
Semaglutide treatment may be an option for adults struggling with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) or overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m2) accompanied by at least one weight-related health problem, such as:
It can also benefit those without above conditions but with:
Ideal candidates are highly motivated to make lifestyle changes like improving eating habits and increasing activity levels.
Semaglutide is not recommended for patients with certain medical conditions. Your Vitality Renewal Clinic provider will review your health history to determine if you are a suitable candidate.
If our medical staff determines you are an appropriate candidate, starting semaglutide treatment involves:
The starting dose is typically 0.25 mg injected under skin of abdomen, thigh, or arm once weekly. The dose increases gradually over 5 weeks up to the 1 mg or 2 mg maintenance dose depending on treatment response and tolerability.
We will collaboratively set S.M.A.R.T. goals - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound - to establish healthy eating patterns and increase physical activity levels while on treatment. This lifestyle intervention is key for long-term weight loss success.
You will meet with your Vitality Renewal Clinic provider every 4 weeks initially to:
Regular follow ups continue for at least 68 weeks total. Maintaining healthy habits after stopping treatment is vital for keeping weight off.
Semaglutide is structurally similar to a human hormone called GLP-1 that helps control blood sugar levels. When injected, semaglutide mimics the effects of GLP-1, stimulating the pancreas to make more insulin when blood sugar is high, which can help improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
With adherence to the medication regimen, diet, and activity modifications, most patients lose:
However, weight loss varies significantly person to person depending factors like:
Consistent treatment for weight loss takes time and commitment, but the physical and emotional benefits make it worthwhile for most.
In addition to impressive weight reduction, semaglutide provides meaningful medical improvements like:
These enhance quality of life and reduce obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The compounding positive effects motivate patients to sustain new healthy habits long-term.
As with any medication, semaglutide does have some potential side effects, most commonly:
We provide strategies like slow titration and anti-nausea meds to ease adjustment early on. Symptoms typically resolve within days to weeks as the body adapts.
Rarely, serious complications like pancreatitis, kidney problems, low blood sugar, suicidal thoughts, or vision changes may occur. We closely monitor patients clinically and with lab testing to minimize risks.
Semaglutide should not be used in those with:
Discuss your health history in depth with your Vitality Renewal Clinic provider to determine appropriateness on an individual basis.
With a pleasant small town feel along Connecticut's scenic southern coastline, Middletown provides the perfect backdrop to embrace healthy habits and succeed with semaglutide treatment.
Middletown offers many health-promoting recreation options like:
And when you need some rest and relaxation...
Recharge mentally and physically during treatment at:
We'll provide further personalized suggestions of activities, healthy eateries, and relaxation locales that align with your lifestyle and treatment plan.
At Vitality Renewal Clinic in Middletown, our board-certified medical providers offer exceptional, evidence-based obesity treatment centered around our patients' unique needs.
If you struggle with obesity or excess weight along with health consequences, we invite you to explore whether semaglutide treatment could be right for you.
Contact Vitality Renewal Clinic in Middletown today at ADDRESS to determine your candidacy and get started losing weight while gaining energy, confidence and years back on your life!
