Semaglutide

Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medicine most commonly used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.  However, it is also widely available as an off-label use for weight loss.

It falls in a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists and it works by stimulating the release of insulin from your pancreas when your body is exposed to glucose.  What does Semaglutide do?   It regulates your blood sugar, but it also targets that area in the brain that sends the signal of feeling full or not.  In other words, Semaglutide is a medication that is used to improve glycemic control in people with diabetes and has also been shown to cause weight loss. Some potential benefits of semaglutide for weight loss include:

• Significant weight loss: Studies have shown that semaglutide can cause significant weight loss in people with obesity. In one study, people who took semaglutide lost an average of 13.8% of their body weight over 6 to 8 weeks, while those in the placebo group lost an average of 1.8%.
• Sustained weight loss: In some studies, the weight loss caused by semaglutide has been found to be sustained over time. This suggests that semaglutide may be a useful option for long-term weight management.
• Improved blood sugar control: In addition to causing weight loss, semaglutide has been shown to be effective at improving glycemic control in people with diabetes. This can be beneficial for people with obesity who are at increased risk of developing diabetes.

It's important to note that semaglutide is not a weight loss medication and should not be used as such unless it has been specifically prescribed by a healthcare provider. Semaglutide should only be used as part of a comprehensive weight loss program that includes a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

We must emphasize the need to exercise (resistance & amp; cardio), eat a well-balanced diet (HIGH protein / LOW calorie), reduce your alcohol consumption and follow-up with your healthcare provider annually.

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide was FDA-approved in March of 2022 as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

What can Tirzepatide do for me?
Tirzepatide is understood to promote weight loss by decreasing your appetite and prolonging feelings of fullness.  Hence, these effects can cause you to eat fewer calories.

What makes Tirzepatide unique?
Tirzepatide is unique because it’s the first combination of two classes of medications: a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist and a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist.  GLP-1 and GIP are both incretin hormones, which are hormones that are released after eating. Therefore, Tirzepatide is known as a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist and it works by stimulating the release of insulin from your pancreas when your body is exposed to glucose.

In short, Tirzepatide works by mimicking their effects. This includes telling the pancreas to release insulin after eating and signaling the liver to lower the amount of glucose it’s making. These effects help lower blood glucose.

How can Tirzepatide help me lose Weight?
In addition to helping lower blood glucose, Tirzepatide helps with weight loss in a couple ways.  First, It signals to the brain that you’re full — so you eat less.  Secondly, It slows the movement of food through your stomach — so you  feel full longer.      

Other similar injectable weight loss medications only mimic one incretin — GLP-1.  It’s thought that because Tirzepatide acts like two incretins, it can cause more weight loss than current alternatives. Researchers have extensively studied how effective Tirzepatide is for weight loss  for people with and without diabetes.

How much weight do you typically lose on Tirzepatide?
While everyone’s experience is unique, many people have lost 15-20% or more of their starting body weight with Tirzepatide over the course of one year.

We must emphasize the need to exercise (resistance & amp; cardio), eat a well-balanced diet (HIGH protein / LOW calorie), reduce your alcohol consumption and follow-up with your healthcare provider annually.