Semaglutide is an injectable medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It can be used together with diet and exercise or other diabetes medications. Semaglutide helps stimulate the release of insulin when blood sugar levels are high, supress appetite and reduce food intake.
Semaglutide offers several key benefits:
With proper adherence, semaglutide can be a very effective medication for managing type 2 diabetes.
Semaglutide mimics the effects of GLP-1, a hormone released after eating that regulates blood sugar and appetite. Specifically, semaglutide works by:
By tapping into the body's natural GLP-1 system, semaglutide is able to effectively lower blood glucose levels.
Semaglutide dosing begins low and gradually titrates up over 5 weeks to reach the full therapeutic dose. This helps improve gastrointestinal tolerance.
Semaglutide comes in a pre-filled pen that patients inject themselves under skin of abdomen, thigh or upper arm. No self-mixing is required. Proper injection technique is important for medication efficacy and safety.
Our educators at Hormone Harmony provide training on preparing and self-administering semaglutide injections. We also offer follow-ups to monitor progress, provide support, and help manage any side effects.
Semaglutide is structurally similar to a human hormone called GLP-1 that helps control blood sugar and appetite. When formulated into a weekly injection called Ozempic, it was first approved in 2017 as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. However, it has also shown promise in helping non-diabetics lose significant weight when combined with diet and exercise changes.
Semaglutide works best when combined with healthy lifestyle adjustments like:
Making these changes greatly improves diabetes control and overall wellbeing. Our counselors can provide customized suggestions based on each patient's needs and preferences.
We offer complete care for those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) including:
Our multidisciplinary team personalizes care plans with current medical guidelines in mind. We partner with each patient to optimize their health and meet treatment goals.
Managing T2D early is vital to prevent complications like nerve, kidney and heart damage. That's why timely assessment and treatment are so important when symptoms first arise.
Hormone Harmony clinic offers next-day appointments to rapidly diagnose T2D. We start medications, education and lifestyle changes right away for optimal effects. Delays can worsen outcomes so we make delivering efficient quality care for diabetes a top priority.
Partnering with Hormone Harmony gives patients the tools, motivation and expertise for achieving enduring control of blood sugars. Our patients become empowered to make self-care second nature so they can pursue a happy healthy life. We tailor treatment around individual challenges and goals.
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