Benefits of Semaglutide for Medical Weight Loss Q&A

Most patients report that they see or feel different in the first 8 weeks of starting semaglutide with some saying they can even see a difference after 4 weeks of use. In clinical trials and studies that have been done on semaglutide, it has been found that patients who participated in these studies experienced a decrease of 5-10% of their overall body weight, with some reporting more or less than this. The amount of weight lost and how quickly, also depends on a few factors like if you have changed your eating and exercise habits, and if you began these changes before you started taking medications. Some patients report that if they began exercising and changed their diet before the use of semaglutide they lost 15% of their overall body weight, which is extremely exciting for most patients. Your biological make-up can also be a factor in your weight loss, as those who have a higher metabolism may lose weight faster than people who have always had a slower metabolism.

If you are worried about how slowly, or even how quickly, your weight is changing, you can talk to a physician as they may be able to help you determine why it is happening, if it is due to biological factors, or if it has to do with your current diet and exercise plan. This could involve blood tests, so they can get a better picture of exactly how everything is working for you.

Besides the most obvious positive side effect which is weight loss, other effects can improve your overall health long-term with improvements in blood pressure, reduced blood sugar levels in those with type 1 diabetes, and improvements in cardiovascular health from improved mobility and changes in exercise. It has also been shown to improve blood sugar in those who are pre-diabetic return the blood sugars to a healthy normal level, and reduce the risk of developing pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes after stopping the medications.

Some benefits for those who do have diabetes and take semaglutide is because of the improvements that happen with blood sugar levels, it also reduces your likelihood of having a stroke and also helps improve your overall heart health which reduces the chances of having a heart attack.

Since semaglutide helps you lose weight, you will see a reduction in the amount of belly fat you lose. Because of the way weight loss works, there is no true method for targeting specific body fat unless you are using a surgical method like liposuction, as your body will lose fat in different areas first before others. Most find that their belly fat has reduced once they have begun to see their body composition, as this is when the body begins to eliminate excess fat storage deposits and begins to have normal fat deposits that even the most athletic of people will have.

This is the major reason that when we discuss the weight patients use during semaglutide we talk about it in percentages, as everyone stores their fat differently, some will find they store fat in their torso and their arms, and some people may store their fat in their legs, and hips, it is all dependent on your unique biological makeup.

Because semaglutide slows down the digestive system if you overeat while using the medication you can expect to experience nausea, bloating, constipation, and abdominal pain due to the fact your food is digested a lot slower than before. The recommended amount of calories you intake daily will be based on your age, gender, and activity level, and it is important to follow this guideline, if you are not hungry then make sure you are taking a minimum of 1200 calories a day is important for maintaining your health. Your doctor will go into detail with you about how many calories you need to intake for your unique situation to make sure you can reap the benefits of weight loss.

If you find that you are overeating daily while taking semaglutide it is recommended to see your primary care physician as they may have some recommendations on diet changes to help you feel satiated or even may recommend you have blood work done to see if any health conditions were missed previously.

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