Semaglutide Weight Loss Injections in Modesto and Lodi, CA

Semaglutide injections are a type of injectable medication that was originally created to help those with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. When combined with a balanced diet and consistent exercise, Semaglutide injections function by supporting the pancreas to regulate the proper amount of insulin that is released when the blood sugar levels are elevated. It also slows down the digestive process and the speed at which food moves through the stomach, leading to a decreased appetite. Because of what Semaglutide injections have proven they can do for type 2 diabetic patients, it has been used very successfully in medical weight-loss programs as it works well to assist people in losing weight.

Semaglutide injections for weight loss can vary in price depending on where you get the injections from and if your insurance is able to provide any coverage for the treatments. The average cost of Ozempic, which is the brand name for Semaglutide injections, typically costs just above $200 per month without any coverage provided by your insurance. The treatment typically includes weekly injections, which end up being about $50 each. It is always recommended that you check with your health insurance provider to see if they can offer at least partial coverage for the treatments. As well, it is important to double-check with the clinic that is offering the Semaglutide injections to see if they can accept your specific insurance provider.

Even though Semaglutide injections do work very quickly in helping you to lose weight, they typically take around 4 weeks before you start noticing the effects, though many patients will report some noticeable weight loss after just a couple of weeks. The efficacy of the injections is primarily based on the other aspects of your medical weight-loss treatments and whether you can closely follow your prescribed program. The injections are not really recommended for weight-loss use outside of medical weight-loss programs. To ensure that you start to notice results earlier, make sure that you are reducing your caloric intake and increasing your physical activity levels as long as they are in line with what has been recommended by your physician to ensure your health and safety.

There are some requirements to ensure that Semaglutide injections are being used only for those who would safely benefit from their weight-loss abilities. The qualifications include being an adult with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 mg/kg² or higher, or a BMI of 27 mg/kg² or higher, along with a minimum of one weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Semaglutide injections have also been recently approved to support chronic weight management in children who are at the minimum age of 12 years old. Those with type 1 diabetes should not be prescribed semaglutide injections, along with anyone who is at a higher risk or has a family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 due to any further increase of risk that could be caused by the injections. Furthermore, people with reduced kidney function should avoid it.

Semaglutide injections for weight loss are available at Ego Beauty and Wellness. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Modesto CA, Lodi CA, Riverbank CA, Ceres CA, McHenry CA, Lockeford CA, Galt CA, Armstrong CA, and surrounding areas.