Semaglutide

Why Lose Weight?

• Reduce complications associated with obesity with 5-15% weight loss⁶
• 5% weight loss has been shown to improve cardiac and metabolic risk factors such as reduced blood pressure and triglycerides as well as increase insulin sensitivity and β-cell function⁶
• Improved mental health, sexual function and quality of life⁶
• Decreased pain from chronic conditions like arthritis⁶

How Does Semaglutide Work?

• Activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain to reduce activity in regions that control appetite and increase activity in regions that control fullness²

• Slows gastric emptying²
• Increases feelings of fullness and satiety²

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Benefits of Semaglutide

• Significant weight loss - Average of 15% body weight reduction when used in combination with diet and exercise^3,7
• Improved metabolic health - Improves multiple health markers such as blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels^3,7
• Reduction in risk of weight-related comorbidities - weight loss reduces the risk of developing or worsening conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure^3,7

How is Semaglutide Administered?

Once weekly injection into the subcutaneous fat, such as the stomach or thigh⁵

What Are the Potential Side Effects of Semaglutide?

Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, abdominal pain/ distension, hypoglycemia,GERD⁵

Rare Side Effects: Acute kidney injury, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, worsening depression, increased heart rate, hypoglycemia (if taking certain diabetes medications) and worsening retinopathy. There is also a theoretical risk for thyroid C-cell tumor, which was seen in animal testing only.⁵

It is common to have some GI side effects in the inital weeks of treatment, but these typically subside.

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