In clinical studies, semaglutide has been shown to effectively help patients control their weight and blood sugar levels.
 
Semaglutide impacts the hypothalamus area of the brain, which is responsible for regulating several biological processes such as mood, blood pressure, sleep, and sex drive. It is also pivotal in controlling hunger and fullness cues which play a major part in weight regulation. Regular semaglutide injections have been shown to curb unhealthy cravings while also extending the patient’s sense of fullness when they do eat.
 
Semaglutide also slows down gastrointestinal motility, delaying the emptying of the stomach which keeps you feeling fuller for longer. By keeping food in the stomach for longer, it helps the body to feel more satisfied over a longer period of time – thus reducing the likelihood of needing additional snacks or meals to feel satiated.

While semaglutide injections are a clinically substantiated method of achieving weight loss, the results can vary depending on the presence of other coinciding factors. Supplementing the shots with healthy lifestyle changes, such as an improved diet and plenty of exercise, will help you to achieve maximum results from your treatment.
 
You’ll often see results within your first week of receiving your injection. On average, patients lose in between 0.5 and 2.0 pounds a week, though many surpass this rate when they also adhere to a healthy lifestyle. Those who have a high body mass index (BMI) at the start of the treatment are more likely to see higher rates of weight loss week to week.
 
Semaglutide injections can help you to achieve weight loss in a safe and sustainable way by helping to control cravings, prolong the feeling of fullness, and by regulating your blood sugar levels.

Semaglutide affects the region of the brain responsible for issuing hunger and fullness cues, as well as slowing down how fast the stomach empties. It also prohibits the release of hormones that cause your liver to release sugar. When all these processes work together, they help you to feel fuller for longer and reduces the likelihood of you reaching for additional snacks to fill up on.
 
This, in combination with healthy diet and exercise choices, will lend itself to sustainable and long-term weight loss.

Clinical studies done on semaglutide have shown that those who take it begin to feel the effects shortly after their first dose and start experiencing weight loss within the first two weeks.
 
However, it’s important to note that the results will vary depending on how much weight you have to lose, how rigorously you stick to the program, and also adhering to a healthy dietary and exercise regimen.

Weight loss can take time so it’s important to focus on consistent results instead of seeking out a quick fix. You’ll see the best results when your semaglutide treatment is combined with healthy diet and exercise.
 
For more information about semaglutide treatments, contact our team at In Shape Medical or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Suite 215 Cary, NC 27511. We can help start you down the path to healthy and sustainable weight loss and will ensure that your treatment plan is specialized to you and your unique needs. We serve patients from Cary NC, Raleigh NC, Durham NC, Chapel Hill NC, Apex NC, Pittsboro NC, Garner NC, and surrounding areas.