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What Are the Benefits of Injectable Weight-Loss Medications?

What Are the Benefits of Injectable Weight-Loss Medications?

Discover the transformative power of injectable weight-loss medications at Kernersville Primary Care, with the expertise of Dr. Andrew Chow, MD, FACP, and our dedicated team. With our specialized treatments, experience effective and tailored solutions for achieving your health goals. Our team prioritizes your well-being, offering personalized care every step of the way. Take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle with Kernersville Primary Care. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 420 West Mountain St. Kernersville, NC 27284.

What Are the Benefits of Injectable Weight-Loss Medications? | Kernersville Primary Care
What Are the Benefits of Injectable Weight-Loss Medications? | Kernersville Primary Care

Table of Contents:

What are the health reasons to lose weight?
Can I lose weight without taking medications?
How do injectable weight-loss medications work?
How do I know if injectable weight-loss medications are right for me?

What are the health reasons to lose weight?


When it comes to your overall health, your weight can play a major factor in how your quality of life is, for some, it can be limiting in what they can do with their kids or friends. There are cases where having some extra weight will also make someone feel uncomfortable doing things like going grocery shopping or going on vacations, as they are concerned about what people may say about them if they have low self-esteem because of their body weight. The reason having a healthy weight is important is it can be strenuous on the body, it can harm joints like the knees as they are supporting your body, it is not that your physician thinks you need to lose weight it can be that they are worried about your blood pressure, high cholesterol, or the potential for heart disease.

Some major benefits people experience when losing weight are an improved sense of taste, improved self-esteem, increased libido, reduced risk of a stroke, improved cardiovascular health, reduced risk of cancer, and overall improvement in mobility. These changes can greatly impact your day-to-day life and create long-term improvements in your health.

Can I lose weight without taking medications?


Yes, you can still lose weight without using weight-loss medications with the assistance of a medical team. When it comes to medical weight loss, this encompasses more than just the use of weight loss pills or injections, this can include seeing a nutritionist who works alongside your physician, exercise plans built by your physician, and even in some cases working with a personal trainer. These people are going to work as a team to help you improve your overall health, they may do regular blood testing to check your peptide, hormone, and blood cell levels to see how your health is improving. Because weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all program, everything will be designed with your specific needs in mind, and in doing so, you can create healthy habits that will carry on in your lifetime, and in doing so you will have a better quality of life long-term.

How do injectable weight-loss medications work?


When it comes to the science behind weight loss medications, it is dependent on the type of medication you are on. Semaglutide works in the body as it is a GLP-1 which means that it is a glucagon-like peptide that will bind with receptors in the brain and pancreas that will cause the sensation of feeling full, and slow the digestive system to also create the feeling of being full sooner than your body normally would. Drugs like tirzepatide, are also a GLP-1 but they have the additional GIP, which is a gastric inhibitory polypeptide, as it stimulates receptors in the hypothalamus which creates a feeling of satiety and reduces the craving for foods.

Both drugs work fantastic in aiding weight loss, and each drug has its unique benefits, which is why seeing a physician determines what is going to work best for your weight loss goals, and your unique journey to a healthier life.

How do I know if injectable weight-loss medications are right for me?


When it comes to weight loss medications, it is really important to be open and honest with your physician regarding any current health concerns or disorders you have, as some medical conditions like diabetes can make you eligible for weight loss drugs if your BMI is less than 30. If you have been working on lifestyle changes before your appointment, you should also discuss what your starting weight was, how long you have been making these changes, and your current weight if it is different than the weight you started with, as in some situations you may be eligible for weight loss medications if you have not lost 5% of your overall body weight in six months fo starting your lifestyle changes.

Embark on a journey to a healthier you with Kernersville Primary Care’s injectable weight-loss medications. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way, offering personalized care and effective solutions tailored to your needs. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 420 West Mountain St. Kernersville, NC 27284. We serve patients from Kernersville NC, Colfax NC, Walkertown NC, Oak Ridge NC, Wallburg NC, Belews Creek NC, Winston-Salem NC, and surrounding areas.