Semaglutide

If you’re struggling to lose weight with a healthy diet and lifestyle alone, semaglutide is a medication to accelerate your efforts. Weight loss specialists at The Weight Change Clinic in Lakewood, Washingon can help determine whether semaglutide is right for you. As a telehealth practice, the clinic supports you from the comfort of your home. Call today or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment.

What is semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a medication typically used for managing Type 2 diabetes. But it can also help stimulate weight loss. 

It falls into the category of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which help regulate blood sugar levels. Semaglutide can improve blood sugar control in higher doses and effectively support healthy weight management.

The Weight Change Clinic may recommend semaglutide to accelerate weight loss if you already follow healthy nutrition planning and lifestyle management. You don’t need to have diabetes to receive a prescription for weight loss.

How does semaglutide boost weight loss?

As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, semaglutide targets the brain's appetite centers to reduce hunger pangs. It also promotes a sense of fullness. These effects reduce food intake, contributing to healthy and sustainable weight loss.

Semaglutide may also affect energy expenditure, potentially increasing your calorie-burning rate. This dual action on appetite and metabolism makes semaglutide a valuable tool in supporting weight loss efforts for people struggling to lose or maintain a healthy weight.

Can semaglutide replace a healthy diet?

No. Semaglutide can’t replace a healthy diet and lifestyle changes. It can boost your weight loss efforts but isn’t a fix-all solution for weight loss. 

Semaglutide works optimally for people who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable lifestyle modifications as part of a comprehensive and personalized approach to weight management. Semaglutide may also be used for individuals starting out on their health journey. The Weight Loss Clinic can assist inviduals with continuing and/or developing personalized lifestyle goals to obtain the best results with semaglutide. 

I’m starting semaglutide. What can I expect?

Starting semaglutide requires a comprehensive medical history review. Your provider at The Weight Change Clinic may order lab work and other tests at a local clinic to ensure semaglutide is an ideal fit for your needs and weight loss goals. 

Semaglutide is an injectable treatment. Every seven days, you inject the medication into your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.

Does semaglutide have side effects?

Semaglutide may cause symptoms such as but limited to, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These side effects typically improve as you adjust to the medication.  However, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional regarding your individual risks. At The Weight Change Clinic, providers will review the potentinal side effects invidually with each patient. 

The Weight Change Clinic closely monitors your progress to minimize discomfort and maximize the benefits of semaglutide.

Following your provider's instructions and limiting your intake of certain foods can help reduce these symptoms.

Foods and drinks that can increase semaglutide side effects include the following:

• Greasy, fatty foods
• Alcohol
• Fried foods
• Cheese
• Certain beans
• Soda
• Juice
• Kale
• Spicy foods

Call The Weight Change Clinic today or use the online booking tool to schedule a semaglutide consultation.