Semaglutide is an injectable medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is in a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Semaglutide works by slowing digestion and preventing the liver from making too much sugar, which helps lower blood sugar levels.
Some key points about semaglutide:
When used properly under medical supervision, semaglutide can be an excellent addition to the treatment regimen for type 2 diabetes.
Before starting treatment with semaglutide, patients undergo a full medical evaluation at Balance Hormone Clinic to determine if they are appropriate candidates.
Some factors we consider include:
We also review medical history and conduct a physical exam focused on:
To monitor the effects of semaglutide treatment, we require regular lab work, including:
Based on the full patient evaluation, our medical team determines if semaglutide is the right medication to help improve glycemic management.
Once approved for treatment, semaglutide is prescribed as a subcutaneous injection, typically administered once-weekly.
The medication comes in an easy-to-use prefilled pen that patients use at home to self-inject. We provide complete training on proper injection technique.
Key tips for proper semaglutide administration:
Balance Hormone Clinic provides ongoing support for patients on semaglutide therapy:
With regular monitoring and dosage titration, semaglutide helps patients achieve optimal blood sugar control and diabetes management.
When added to proper diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications, semaglutide offers compelling benefits:
Tight blood sugar control with semaglutide means reduced risk of diabetes complications.
Dropping excess pounds improves insulin sensitivity and further aids in managing diabetes long-term.
These positive changes to lipid profile and blood pressure significantly cut the odds of heart attack, stroke, and related cardiovascular events.
The minimal effects of semaglutide on hypoglycemia reduces medication safety concerns.
With all of these demonstrated advantages – better glycemic control, weight loss, CV protection, and low hypo risk – semaglutide represents an excellent treatment option for many patients struggling with type 2 diabetes.
Though primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, semaglutide has shown promise in promoting weight loss and reducing cardiovascular risk factors in obese individuals. Trials are currently underway to determine if the drug may be approved for treatment of obesity independently of its diabetes uses.
While highly effective for lowering blood sugar, semaglutide poses some potential side effects and risks to consider:
We provide strategies like slow titration and anti-nausea medication to minimize GI issues.
Proper site rotation prevents most injection site reactions.
We carefully screen patients at higher cardiac risk before prescribing.
Ophthalmologic evaluation helps detect retinopathy early so added precautions can be taken.
Through close monitoring and management, our medical team works to maximize the benefits of semaglutide while minimizing treatment risks.
To get the most out of semaglutide therapy, we provide comprehensive lifestyle guidance:
Sticking to healthy eating allows medication to work most effectively.
More activity means heightened insulin sensitivity and weight loss for better diabetes control.
We aim to optimize both physical and mental wellbeing on the journey to diabetes remission.
Santa Fe offers wonderful amenities to support semaglutide treatment success:
Leveraging such community gems helps patients commit to the needed lifestyle adjustments.
By pairing weekly semaglutide injections with healthy behaviors, self-care, and our comprehensive support services, patients can finally get their diabetes under control and turn their health around.
Here at Balance Hormone Clinic, we understand the daily burden posed by living with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. This chronic condition demands substantial lifestyle changes paired with multiple medications just to manage symptoms without lasting success.
We also recognize most patients with diabetes eventually require injectable therapy like semaglutide. Our mission focuses on intervening with these advanced medications before complications set in and quality of life diminishes dramatically.
Through timely medical evaluation, early detection of insulin deficiency, and prompt treatment intensification with semaglutide, patients can halt diabetes progression in its tracks. They spend less time dealing with fatigue, infections, vision changes, numbness, and other issues that interfere with work, family life, and happiness.
Our clinic strives to make initiating injectable therapy like semaglutide a smooth, streamlined, and stress-free process. We handle everything required behind the scenes -- prior authorizations, appeals to insurance, copay assistance enrollment -- so patients simply focus on improving their health, not fighting paperwork battles.
We also surround patients with 360-degrees of support services to foster lifestyle and behavior changes needed to complement medication benefits. From nutrition advice to activity reminders to emotional health check-ins, our staff becomes an extension of each patient's personal care team.
Through these comprehensive and compassionate services, our patients regain control of their diabetes. They have renewed energy, less medication burden, and most importantly – new hope for better long-term health outcomes. We count it a privilege to walk alongside each individual in crafting their unique diabetes remission journey.
When it comes to initiating semaglutide therapy, Balance Hormone Clinic offers distinct advantages:
Our clinic specializes exclusively in diabetes, obesity and associated hormonal disorders. Our board-certified endocrinologists have over 20 years expertise specifically prescribing GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide. Patients benefit from world-class knowledge.
Balance Hormone Clinic consistently achieves better A1c lowering than other area clinics – dropping averages by 2 full points. More patients reach ADA goals. Our protocols andsupport services produce results.
We make accessing injectables like semaglutide hassle-free. Quick appointments, in-house medication fulfillment, $0 copays available, at-home services ensure treatment barriers melt away.
Each patient works directly with an integrated care team for custom treatment planning. We guide medication changes, provide resources, offer motivation and accountability between visits. No one falls through the cracks.
When it comes to unmatched expertise, exceptional outcomes, superior access, and compassionate support services, Balance Hormone Clinic leads the pack. We deliver results – and provide relentless help each step of the way. Contact us to discuss how semaglutide can successfully treat your diabetes.
