If you are trying to lose weight, you already know how difficult it can be. Dieting and exercising can be hard to maintain over time. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a little extra help? Now, you do, thanks to semaglutide and GLP-1 agonist injections, available from your weight loss specialist.

Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA, provides comprehensive weight loss solutions, including semaglutide and GLP-1 agonist injections. He proudly serves residents of Arcadia, and Los Angeles, CA.

What You Need To Know About Semaglutide and Glp-1 Injections for Weight Loss

GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1 and is a hormone produced by your body naturally. GLP-1 is produced when you eat food, causing your body to release more insulin to lower blood sugar.

GLP-1 medications, including Semaglutide, Ozempic, and Wegovy, enhance the production of insulin to stabilize and lower blood sugar levels and decrease appetite. These medications have now been approved by the FDA for weight loss. GLP-1 medications have also demonstrated benefits in increasing heart health, strengthening muscles and bones, and improving liver, kidney, and lung function.

You are an ideal candidate for GLP-1 medications if you:

• Have a BMI of 30 or above
• Need an alternative to diet and exercise
• Are committed to eating a healthy diet
• Are committed to living a healthy, active, lifestyle

Your consultation appointment begins with a discussion of your current weight loss methods, what you’ve tried in the past, your current diet, and your level of exercise. Your weight loss doctor will also discuss how much weight you want to lose, and your overall health, to determine if there are medical issues keeping you from losing weight.

Your weight loss doctor will formulate an individual dose of a GLP-1 medication, which you will administer by self-injection weekly. Your weight loss doctor will monitor your progress and answer any questions you have while you are on your weight loss journey.

Want To Know More About Semaglutide and Glp-1 Agonist Injections for Weight Loss?

To find out more about Semaglutide and GLP-1 agonist injections for weight loss, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA, serving residents of Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA. You can reach him in the office by calling (626) 461-5408, so call today.