Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for treating obesity and helping people lose weight. It works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which reduces appetite and food cravings. Semaglutide was originally developed for treating type 2 diabetes but has shown remarkable efficacy for weight loss purposes.
When used specifically for weight loss, semaglutide is prescribed at a higher dose than what is typically given for diabetes. This allows it to have a more pronounced effect on appetite and weight reduction.
Semaglutide promotes weight loss through the following mechanisms:
Together, these effects make it easier to eat less, feel satisfied with less food, and lose significant amounts of fat.
Multiple clinical studies have shown that semaglutide is highly effective for losing weight:
Compared to other medications, and even compared to bariatric surgery, semaglutide stands out for its safety and results. It can help obese patients rapidly lose fat without intensive dietary changes or invasive procedures.
Semaglutide is given as a simple subcutaneous injection (injected into fat under skin). Our providers determine the optimal dose and injection schedule for each patient.
Before starting semaglutide, we require:
This helps ensure patients are healthy candidates and allows monitoring of progress.
We also provide counselling on dietary changes that optimize weight loss efficacy and sustainability.
Once the maintenance dose is reached, patients take a fixed semaglutide dose weekly.
We develop an individualized plan to transition patients off semaglutide. This is done by:
This careful process maintains as much weight loss as possible.
Along with robust fat loss, semaglutide treatment provides many other meaningful benefits:
By spurring significant weight reduction, semaglutide leads to betterment of obesity-related health conditions, including:
Lower body weight translates directly to reduced disease risk and severity.
Losing a substantial amount of weight also boosts patients' general welfare in diverse ways:
These enhancements motivate patients to sustain new healthy lifestyle habits.
Despite high medication prices, semaglutide treatment offers good value by decreasing costs associated with obesity over the long run:
While semaglutide is an excellent medical therapy for weight management, alternatives do exist:
Procedures like gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery promote weight loss by:
Downsides are surgical risks plus post-op dietary restrictions.
Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda are GLP-1 drugs similar to semaglutide. But clinical trials show semaglutide produces greater weight reduction, especially at high doses.
Attempting weight loss through diet/exercise alone rarely leads to more than 5-10% body weight reduction. More aggressive interventions are usually needed to achieve medically-meaningful fat reduction.
Ultimately semaglutide offers the best balance of safety, efficacy, and practicality for most overweight/obese patients wanting substantial improvement.
In addition to being used for diabetes and weight loss, semaglutide is showing promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Early research indicates it may have neuroprotective effects, improving neuronal survival and synaptic plasticity, which could slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients.
Our clinic is conveniently located in Alvin, TX to provide semaglutide therapy for local residents struggling with excess weight and obesity.
Alvin's climate is hot and humid for much of the year. Winter months of December-February see average temperatures around 60°F while summer temps average near 90°F. There is plentiful sunshine year-round.
This pleasant climate allows plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities that complement weight loss efforts. Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, etc can be done comfortably 9 months per year.
We have cultivated relationships with various establishments in the Alvin area that can further support patients' health and wellness while undergoing treatment:
Garden Grove Hospital - Complete lab testing and body composition scans
Core Fitness - State-of-the-art gym open 365 days per year
Urban Kitchen - Restaurant using fresh, local ingredients to prepare delicious, yet healthy daily specials
Brazoswood Hiking Trail - Peaceful place surrounded by nature to walk and destress
We also provide specific recommendations for mental health counselling, massage, nutrition planning, and other services as needed.
At Balance Hormone Clinic in Alvin, we specialize in medical therapies for hormone deficiencies and weight management. With deep medical expertise and state-of-the-art treatments, our goal is to help patients reclaim health and vitality.
Our clinic's mission is to apply innovative hormone balancing strategies to:
We aim to become the top hormone therapy clinic in the region through our excellent patient outcomes and five-star service.
Balance Hormone Clinic offers a wide range of advanced hormone treatment options, including:
Complementary therapies like peptides, nutrients, and medications are used to further support patients' transformation.
World-class experts in endocrinology, age management, and aesthetics oversee every treatment plan to help patients realize their full health potential.
