Semaglutide

Semaglutide — you may know it by the names Ozempic® or Wegovy® — is a famous medication for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes. With a history of remarkable results behind it, internal medicine specialists Ryan Bhagwandin, DO, and Manit Roy, DO, now offer semaglutide at their Elite Medical Professionals office in Piscataway, New Jersey. You administer the injections at home in a quick and easy process. To find out more about semaglutide, call the office or schedule your appointment online now.

What is semaglutide?

Semaglutide is an injectable medication that helps you make more insulin, the hormone that helps you convert food into energy. 

Typically, your small intestine releases glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) when you eat. It helps you make more insulin so you can digest your food and lower your blood sugar. Semaglutide works by copying the function of (GLP-1). 

So, adding GLP-1 through semaglutide injections can have highly beneficial effects for people who are trying to lose weight. 

What are the benefits of semaglutide injections? 

Semaglutide injections can:

• Reduce appetite
• Improve insulin synthesis and secretion
• Reduce your fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels
• Increase feelings of fullness in the brain
• Lower blood sugar 
• Lower blood lipid levels
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce inflammatory markers
• Reduce oxidative stress levels
• Improve cardiovascular risk factors tied to extra weight

Semaglutide is a powerful medication, but it’s not meant as a magic solution. You still need to take steps to improve your eating habits and exercise routines to get good results. 

If you qualify for semaglutide injections, the team provides help with all these things as part of the medical weight loss program at Elite Medical Professionals. 

Who qualifies for semaglutide injections? 

Semaglutide injections are for two groups of people: Those with Type 2 diabetes and those who struggle to lose extra weight through diet and exercise (whether they have diabetes or not). 

At Elite Medical Professionals, the team of internal medicine specialists offers semaglutide injections as part of their weight loss program. 

Your consultation, which usually includes lab work and a body composition analysis, helps determine your needs and whether semaglutide injections are right for you.

The team may prescribe an oral appetite suppressant like phentermine, weekly semaglutide injections, lipotropic injections, or a blend of these approaches. 

How do I take my semaglutide injections?

The team demonstrates the proper injection method so you can administer your injections once a week at home. They usually recommend rotating injection areas (stomach, thigh, or upper arm) weekly.

The prefilled syringes contain the prescribed amount that meets your body’s needs, which may change over time. Be sure to safely dispose of each syringe after use. 

Some people experience semaglutide side effects like nausea, burping, bloating, and others. Report any such symptoms to the team to get help. 

To start your semaglutide journey, call Elite Medical Professionals or book online now.