Semaglutide is an injectable medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
Semaglutide helps lower blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of insulin when blood sugar is high, especially after meals. It also slows down digestion and decreases appetite, leading to weight loss which can further improve diabetes management.
Some key points about semaglutide:
At Balance Hormone Clinic in Lyndhurst, we provide compounded semaglutide solutions tailored to each patient's individual needs. We offer both guidance on proper injection technique and lifestyle coaching to help patients get the most out of their semaglutide therapy.
Starting semaglutide leads to several important health benefits beyond blood sugar control and weight loss:
Multiple large studies have shown that semaglutide reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other major cardiovascular events by around 25-30% in people with type 2 diabetes. This protective heart benefit likely occurs through lowering blood sugar, blood pressure, inflammation and other cardiovascular risk factors.
For some patients, semaglutide can help normalize blood sugar levels to the point where diabetes is reversed, and they no longer require medication. In a major 2-year study, over 70% of people newly diagnosed with diabetes were able to achieve remission of the disease with semaglutide treatment along with diet and lifestyle changes.
Since semaglutide lowers blood sugar and blood pressure, some patients are able to reduce or stop other medications like insulin, sulfonylureas, SGLT2 inhibitors, antihypertensives, and more. This saves money on prescriptions and reduces side effects.
With better diabetes control, stabilized blood sugars, weight loss, increased energy levels and improved overall health, semaglutide helps people feel dramatically better. Increased physical activity becomes easier. All of this combines to greatly improve patients' quality of life.
Semaglutide may be a good option if you:
Talk to your Balance Hormone Clinic provider to find out if compounded semaglutide therapy with accompanying lifestyle changes makes sense for improving your health.
The process for starting semaglutide treatment is straightforward:
During your first appointment at our Lyndhurst clinic, we will:
If semaglutide seems right for you, we will provide:
We carefully monitor your treatment progress with:
The entire Balance Hormone Clinic team is here to provide compassionate, thoughtful guidance so you can get the best diabetes control and overall health possible with compounded semaglutide therapy.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes, but clinical trials found an unexpected side effect - significant weight loss. This led to further research and the approval of a higher dose semaglutide injection called Wegovy specifically for chronic weight management in obese or overweight adults.
What sets Balance Hormone Clinic apart when it comes to prescribing semaglutide?
We offer semaglutide as a compounded medication rather than the standardized commercial Wegovy/Ozempic. This allows us to:
Compounding also creates more supply reliability versus branded drugs.
We provide the necessary lifestyle coaching to help patients fully leverage semaglutide for diabetes remission, including guidance on:
Our clinical team has over 10 years collective experience successfully prescribing semaglutide and coaching patients through treatment. We are experts at helping people achieve diabetes remission and become their healthiest selves with compounded semaglutide therapy.
You get comprehensive medication and lifestyle management in one place. We are your partners in health.
To set our patients up for success on semaglutide treatment, Balance Hormone Clinic offers a wide range of helpful resources and amenities:
Our clinic is located right in the heart of Lyndhurst, within easy walking distance of shops, cafes, fitness studios and parks. This allows for:
To complement medication effects, we provide regular classes on site like:
If needed, we can connect patients with trusted local psychologists and psychiatrists to help manage:
We partner with nearby facilities like Lyndhurst Medical Labs and Peak Performance Testing to offer:
Convenient lab access helps us closely track patient progress on semaglutide and make timely medication adjustments as needed.
Most patients lose 10-15 pounds but some shed even more weight. Low-carb dieting and increased activity will boost results. Weight loss is gradual and steady on semaglutide.
Some temporary GI issues like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea can occur initially but typically resolve within a month. We provide guidance to help manage through any side effects.
It takes 2-4 weeks to observe initial blood sugar dropping effects and appetite suppression. Max A1c reductions happen around 6 months, with continued benefits beyond that point.
No problem - we offer compounded thyroid medications also and can treat thyroid dysfunction alongside diabetes for optimal outcomes.Reach out to Balance Hormone Clinic today to learn more and get started with semaglutide!
