Semaglutide is an exciting new medication that can help patients struggling with obesity and weight management. At the Balance & Renew Clinic weight loss clinic in Saratoga Springs, we provide customized semaglutide weight loss treatment plans to help you take control of your health.
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog approved by the FDA for chronic weight management. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, semaglutide helps regulate appetite and food intake, leading to decreased calorie consumption and significant weight loss.
There are two key ways that semaglutide promotes weight loss:
Together, these effects make it easier to stick to a reduced-calorie diet, enabling safe, effective weight loss.
Clinical studies show that semaglutide can lead to impressive weight loss results when combined with diet and exercise:
For many struggling with obesity, semaglutide can be a life-changing medical weight loss treatment.
At our Balance & Renew Clinic semaglutide clinic in Saratoga Springs, your treatment plan will be tailored to your unique health profile and weight loss goals. However, a typical semaglutide weight loss protocol involves:
Semaglutide has been clinically proven effective for weight loss in adults struggling with overweight or obesity. Typical candidates:
Your Balance & Renew Clinic provider will determine if you are a suitable candidate.
While semaglutide can promote impressive weight loss on its own, optimal results require commitment to healthy lifestyle changes.
Weight loss expectations:
For best success, patients must commit to following their provider’s recommendations for nutrition, exercise, and behavioral changes. Small, sustainable adjustments make all the difference!
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers unexpectedly found it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies showed that non-diabetic obese individuals taking semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks compared to placebo, leading to its recent approval specifically for chronic weight management.
Located in Saratoga Springs, the Balance & Renew Clinic semaglutide clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based medical weight loss care.
Our extensive experience with semaglutide enables us to help patients achieve their weight loss and health goals.
Schedule a consultation to learn more about semaglutide and our personalized approach to medical weight loss.
The most common side effects are temporary GI issues like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These tend to resolve within 4-8 weeks on treatment.
Most patients lose 10-15% of their body weight over 6-12 months. However, results vary significantly and lifestyle factors impact outcomes.
Yes, semaglutide has been studied for up to 2 years with sustained weight loss effects. Maintenance treatment may be appropriate for some patients.
Appetite and fullness hormones normalize off treatment. This can spur hunger and weight regain if behaviors are not adjusted. Lifestyle interventions remain key!
Coverage varies. Our team helps patients navigate insurance questions. Out-of-pocket options are also available.
