Semaglutide treats obesity AND reduces health risks caused by obesity
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved weight loss medication administered through weekly injections.
It is highly effective, outperforming other weight loss medications.
How Does Semaglutide Work?
Prolongs Fullness: Slows stomach emptying, keeping you full longer after meals.
Reduces Appetite: Decreases food cravings and overall food intake by an average of 30%.
Regulates Blood Sugar: Lowers blood glucose levels without causing hypoglycemia.
Research shows that this shot may also have the potential to lower the risk of stroke, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.
It is time to address obesity's roots!
Proven Weight Loss Solution
Industry-sponsored research presented by the Endocrine Society shows that biweekly treatment with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist Semaglutide reduces excess body fat and increases lean body mass in adults who are obese or overweight.
How Semaglutide Works
Your body produces several substances that affect appetite, and GLP-1 is one of them. Naturally released when you eat, GLP-1 helps you feel full and satisfied. Semaglutide mimics the effects of GLP-1, reducing hunger and food intake. When combined with healthy eating habits and regular exercise, Semaglutide can effectively aid in weight loss.
Additional Benefits of Semaglutide
Semaglutide has shown promising effects on plaque formation in blood vessels, potentially stopping its progression as demonstrated in animal studies. It also lowers the risk of strokes and cardiovascular events.
Potential Medication Reduction
Weight loss with Semaglutide might allow you to reduce or even stop taking antihypertensive medications, lipid/cholesterol-lowering drugs, and glucose control medications.
Who can take Semaglutide?
Adult patients with a body mass index (BMI), of
- Obesity: 30 kg/m2 and more
- 27 kg/m2 or more (overweight) if there is at least one weight-related condition (e.g. hypertension, type-2 diabetes mellitus or dyslipidemia).
Semaglutide – The Weight Loss Shot
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Who Can’t Take Semaglutide
If you have any of these conditions, Semaglutide is not recommended for you.
- Personal or familial history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, (MTC).
- Personal or familial history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)
- Prior allergic reaction to Semaglutide and any of its ingredients (serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis or angioedema) have been reported.
- Diabetic retinopathy (diabetic eyes disease)
- Pregnant or in the process of becoming pregnant. The background risk for major birth defects is approximately 3%. The background risk for miscarriage occurs at a rate of 18%. These percentages can be increased by using Semaglutide during pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding (Semaglutide can be found in breast milk)
- Less than 18 years of age
- Suicidal thoughts and depression in the past
What are the ingredients in Semaglutide?
Active Ingredient: Semaglutide & L-Carnitine
Inactive Ingredients: sodium chloride, disodiumphosphate dihydrate and water for injection
If you have any of these conditions, Semaglutide may not be available to you.
- History of pancreatitis (persistent, severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back and sometimes with or without vomiting)
- Kidney disease/kidney insufficiency
- Symptoms of stomach problems (Semaglutide is likely to make these issues worse)
- Diabetes (must be approved by an endocrinologist/primary care physician for use)
Semaglutide: Where can I get it?
- Patients in Knoxville and Oak Ridge can now get weekly Semaglutide injections from Shea Aesthetic Clinic.
What can I do to lose weight while taking Semaglutide?
- Walking (or any other type of exercise) for 20-30 mins a day
The Skinny on Semaglutide
Patients who were treated with Semaglutide over a period of 68 weeks experienced the following results on average:
- Patients lose an average of 26-34 lb in body weight. Over 68 weeks
- 70% of patients lose at least 10% of their weight
- More than 50% of people lose at least 15% of their weight.
- One third of people lose at least 20% of their weight.
- Reduced waist circumference by 3 1/2 inches
- 4.5 reduction in body-mass index
- 5 mmHg drop in Systolic BP
- Better physical functioning
- Improved lipid profiles: lower total cholesterol, VLDL and free fatty acids.
- Semaglutide lowers fasting glucose levels (Semaglutide improves glucose control in adults suffering from type 2 diabetes. It can also be used in conjunction with diabetes medications).
- Lowered C-reactive Protein (a sign of inflammation)
- Semaglutide lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack
We know that losing weight is difficult and maintaining it. We are sure you have tried hard to control your weight.
When dieting or exercise fails, it can be very frustrating and discouraging.
It’s time for something new… It’s the right time to try something that works!
