Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It helps improve blood sugar control along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes. For weight loss, it is prescribed in addition to diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight.
Semaglutide works by acting like a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). It slows digestion, prevents the liver from making too much sugar, and helps the pancreas produce more insulin when needed. All of these effects lower blood sugar levels and can help with weight loss.
Some key benefits of semaglutide therapy include:
At Wellness Hormone Clinic in La Feria, we provide customized semaglutide compounded therapy specially formulated for each patient’s unique needs.
The first step in semaglutide therapy is getting the right diagnosis through hormone testing. We evaluate important hormone markers like:
Based on each patient’s lab results, we design a personalized plan to help optimize hormone function for better health. This includes prescribing semaglutide along with targeted nutrient therapies, fitness recommendations, and lifestyle changes.
Getting tested allows us to identify the root causes and best solutions rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. We partner with top national labs to provide accurate and convenient testing options locally in La Feria.
Rather than using only standardized doses, we work with specialty compounding pharmacies to create custom semaglutide prescriptions meeting each patient’s needs.
Key benefits of custom compounding include:
With an individualized approach, patients achieve much better outcomes from their treatment.
The typical process for starting semaglutide therapy is straightforward:
Throughout treatment, patients get dedicated one-on-one guidance to ensure the best possible outcomes. We also coordinate care with each patient’s other healthcare providers for seamless support.
Obesity affects over 40% of adults in the U.S. Carrying excess weight increases the risks for many other health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Losing even 5-10% of body weight can dramatically lower these risks.
Semaglutide promotes weight loss through several mechanisms:
In clinical studies, semaglutide helped 75% of patients lose 10% or more of their body weight along with diet and exercise over 15 months. This exceeded other anti-obesity medications tested. Many patients lost 15-25% or more of their weight with excellent glucose control.
At Wellness Hormone Clinic, patients achieve similar outstanding weight loss results with their customized compounded semaglutide plans. We offer further support through nutrition counseling, fitness guidance, accountability tracking, and hormone balancing. Losing weight improves health today and reduces obesity-related disease risks long-term.
Over 34 million Americans have diabetes causing abnormally high blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled diabetes significantly increases risks for blindness, kidney failure, limb amputations, heart attacks, strokes, and more. Managing glucose control is critical.
Along with diet, exercise, and other glucose-lowering medications, semaglutide helps enhance glycemic control through several mechanisms:
In clinical trials, semaglutide cut hemoglobin A1c levels (a key marker of blood sugar control) by 1-2%. This can dramatically reduce risks for diabetes complications. We provide ongoing medical supervision and testing to optimize each patient’s diabetes treatment including lifestyle behaviors. Better glucose control today improves patients' health now and in the future.
Beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, semaglutide improves other health markers:
We track these measures to ensure patients receive all-encompassing health improvements. Our goal is combatting disease risks today and adding healthy years of life.
We help patients adopt sustainable lifestyle changes maximizing their health gains:
- Whole food diets - Emphasizing vegetables, high fiber carbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats supports weight loss. - Portion control - Mindful eating prevents overconsumption while feeling satiated from semaglutide. - Meal planning - Prepared healthy snacks and meals prevents grabbing quick junk food.
- Exercise routines - Mixing cardio, weights, HIIT training, and activity helps burn calories. - Daily movement - Taking a walk, using a standing desk, taking the stairs - it all counts! - Stress relief - Yoga, tai chi, massage help manage mental health for success.
- Sleep hygiene - Getting 7-9 hours nightly aids weight control and hormone regulation. - Digital detox - Reducing recreational screen time encourages healthier activities. - Positivity - Reframing thoughts, expressing gratitude, pursuing passions all help.
With individualized medical treatment plus lifestyle changes, patients achieve transformational improvement. We offer continued accountability, resources, and community support. Losing 25 pounds can have the health impact of eliminating 10 years of aging!
We help patients take advantage of all La Feria has to offer by providing referrals to outstanding local businesses:
Surrounding oneself with positive influences generates momentum towards success. We help patients tap into the amazing local resources supporting their journey.
Why Wellness Hormone Clinic?
With over 15 years serving patients, Wellness Hormone Clinic stands out as the premier regenerative medicine clinic in La Feria region. Our capabilities include:
We focus on listening first so each patient feels valued, understood, and able to take charge of their health. Our passion is formulating precision solutions so patients can thrive today and enjoy their best health for decades to come.
We offer convenient office hours including evenings and weekends to meet patient schedules. We look forward to partnering together on your path to wellness!
