Semaglutide is an injectable medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. It works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that helps control blood sugar and appetite levels. Semaglutide shots may provide significant benefits for patients struggling with obesity, diabetes, or other hormone-related issues.
Maintaining proper hormone balance is essential for energy, weight management, sexual function, mood, and more. Hormone deficiency can occur due to aging, obesity, stress, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and other factors. Symptoms like unexplained weight gain, low libido, fatigue, and depression may indicate it's time to address hormone levels.
Getting tested and pursuing hormone therapy under medical supervision can help patients regain wellness and vitality. Our experienced clinicians provide safe, effective treatment plans tailored to each person's needs.
Renewal Hormone Clinic specializes in hormonal health for men and women. We offer cutting-edge therapies to optimize hormone balance and help patients feel their best at any age.
- Individualized care - We don't take a "one size fits all" approach - Latest advancements - We stay on top of the most innovative and promising therapies - Holistic view - We address lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, and mindset for whole-person wellness - Precision testing - We use advanced diagnostics to uncover the root causes of imbalance - Expert clinicians - Our doctors and nurses have decades of experience in hormonal health
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Semaglutide is an incretin mimetic, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used for treating type 2 diabetes and weight management. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, semaglutide works by stimulating insulin production while suppressing glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. This helps lower blood glucose levels.
The body naturally produces GLP-1 after eating which tells the pancreas to release insulin. GLP-1 also sends signals of fullness to the brain and slows digestion.
In people with type 2 diabetes or obesity, GLP-1 levels are reduced, leading to impaired insulin secretion and elevated blood glucose. Semaglutide mimics the effects of naturally occurring GLP-1, helping regulate glucose and appetite.
- Lowers A1C - Reduces average blood glucose - Suppresses appetite - Leads to decreased calorie intake - Promotes weight loss - Especially helpful for those struggling with obesity - Provides cardio-protective and renoprotective effects - Well-tolerated with mild side effect profile - Convenient weekly or biweekly dosing
Semaglutide has been extensively studied in large clinical trials demonstrating safety and efficacy for diabetes and weight management. When combined with lifestyle interventions, it may lead to substantial, sustained improvements in metabolic health.
Semaglutide is a new type of injectable diabetes medication that not only helps control blood sugar levels, but has also been found in studies to promote significant weight loss in most patients. On average, people taking semaglutide lost 15-18% of their body weight over 68 weeks while also experiencing improved cardiovascular health.
Semaglutide may be an appropriate treatment option for patients with:
- Inadequate glucose control with metformin alone - Obesity contributing to elevated A1C - Need to minimize hypoglycemia risk
Adding semaglutide has been shown to lower A1C by up to 1.5% when combined with other glucose-lowering medications. It may enable lowering doses of insulin or sulfonylureas to reduce hypoglycemia risk.
- BMI ≥27 with at least one weight-related condition - Struggling to lose/maintain weight through diet & exercise alone - Seeking to improve obesity-related comorbidities
In studies, patients using semaglutide for weight management had average weight loss ranging from 12-15% when combined with increased physical activity and caloric reduction. Those with diabetes also experienced improvements in glycemic control.
At Renewal Hormone Clinic, we have extensive experience using semaglutide to help patients achieve healthy weights or improve type 2 diabetes.
We determine if semaglutide is appropriate by:
Every 4-8 weeks we will: - Review blood glucose logs - This helps us determine if additional medication adjustments are warranted - Check weight & vital signs - Discuss side effects - We'll offer solutions for issues like nausea or injection site irritation - Address adherence barriers- If patients skip doses or struggle with lifestyle changes, we determine reasons why and provide counseling - Make medication adjustments per protocols - If A1C remains above target after 3-6 months at 2 mg we may add other agents or intensify counseling
Frequent monitoring allows us to provide optimal support, tighten glycemic control, avoid complications, and maximize weight loss results over the course of therapy.
While medication is a cornerstone of treatment, adopting healthy lifestyle habits vastly improves outcomes:
Improving dietary quality fuels the body, provides symptom relief, enhances energy, boosts immunity, and facilitates sustainable weight loss. Our nutrition experts help craft eating plans personalized to each patient's preferences, health status, medication regimen, and goals.
Increasing movement offers wide-ranging benefits - it builds muscle, enhances sleep, elevates mood, boosts energy, promotes flexibility, aids weight loss, and improves cholesterol & blood sugar levels. Our fitness coaches create customized exercise regimens based on each patient's abilities and constraints to make being more active achievable.
Unmanaged emotional stress negatively affects hormone balance, blood glucose control, sleep quality, eating behaviors, libido, and nearly every aspect of health. Our clinicians teach stress management techniques and help patients overcome anxiety, depression, grief, work pressures, relationship conflict, trauma, perfectionism, and other conditions inhibiting wellness.
When patients address lifestyle factors, results from medication therapies like semaglutide accelerate. Sustainable healthy habits also reduce risks for chronic illnesses down the road.
Lodi's Mediterranean climate, slower pace, and abundance of natural beauty provide an ideal setting for improving health.
Being active outdoors year-round can make meeting exercise goals more enjoyable. Popular walking and running spots include: - Lodi Lake- Paved and dirt trails circle this peaceful locale - Woodbridge Wilderness Area- Varied terrain with creekside views - Lodi Grape Festival Grounds- Vast flat lawns bordered by a scenic lake We also recommend Eastside Racquet & Fitness Club, Infinite Athletics, and local yoga studios.
Lodi boasts specialty grocers, farmers markets, juice bars, and restaurants offering organic, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other specialty fare to meet each patient's nutritional needs. The quaint downtown also features day spas, massage therapists, acupuncturists, counseling centers, and other wellness amenities.
An invaluable component of lifestyle overhaul is community support. Lodi offers hiking groups, cycling clubs, recreational team sports, gyms with regular classes/meetups, and a variety of MeetUp groups surrounding specific conditions, life stages, faith affiliations, and identities. These social networks motivate members striving toward similar wellness goals.
Renewal Hormone Clinic helps patients take full advantage of local resources to make positive habits more sustainable.
With cutting-edge therapies like semaglutide and intensive lifestyle coaching, patients achieve health goals once viewed as impossible. They transform relationships with food, activity, and stress while overcoming deeply entrenched patterns. Blood glucose and A1C improve more than with prior medications, substantially lowering risks for diabetic complications. Excess weight peels away week by week. Energy climbs to new heights. Our patients finally feel in control of bodies and minds, empowered by newfound health.
While improving daily disciplines takes dedication and perseverance, our patients inspire one another with their successes. They forge new identities - as athletes, foodies on plant-based diets, mind-body wellness enthusiasts. Our lively monthly support groups overflow with laughter and camaraderie.
We invite you to join our community and realize your full wellness potential. Our knowledgable, compassionate team stands eager to guide your journey toward the healthy, vigor filled life you deserve. Reach out today to learn more or schedule a consultation.
