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Nearly three-fourths of adult Americans carry excess weight, and dieting alone isn’t always enough to lose that weight. At Authentic Balance in Metairie, Louisiana, our team offers semaglutide injections to men and women who seek to shed unwanted pounds and maintain their weight loss for life. Schedule an evaluation with our team by calling the Authentic Balance office or booking a visit online today.
Semaglutide is a weight loss injection originally designed for people with Type 2 diabetes. It’s also proven effective for weight loss. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that acts like the glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone to regulate blood sugar and reduce your appetite.
If you haven’t reached your goal weight with diet and exercise alone, ask us if you’re a candidate for semaglutide, tirzepatide, or similar weight loss injections available at Authentic Balance.
The benefits of using semaglutide to lose weight include:
Semaglutide can help you avoid weight loss plateaus by reducing hunger while allowing you to maintain an efficient metabolic rate.
Our team determines whether semaglutide or another weight loss medication best suits you by weighing you, reviewing your medical history and weight loss goals, checking your vital signs, and completing a physical exam. You might undergo bloodwork or other diagnostic tests to screen for nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and chronic diseases or their risk factors.
It’s vital to inject semaglutide exactly as directed under the skin in your upper arm, thigh, or stomach. Our team demonstrates how to administer the injections that you typically use once a week.
Eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, managing stress, and getting plenty of sleep are also essential. Contact Authentic Balance anytime with questions about your treatment.
The amount of weight you’ll lose weekly with semaglutide depends on your starting weight and your weight loss goal. Many patients experience body weight reductions of more than 10-15%. You could lose 1-5 pounds per week until you reach your target weight while also improving blood sugar control and lowering blood pressure.
Schedule a weight loss evaluation at Authentic Balance by calling the office or requesting one online today.