How does Semaglutide work?
When we eat, our bodies have a natural “set point” at which our stomach will tell us that we are full. Semaglutide in Denver will help your body find a new “set point” by making you feel full earlier - leading you to naturally eat less at each sitting, resulting in weight loss that typically ranges from 1-2 pounds per week. After your first appointment, you will come in for one simple monthly appointment to pick up your shots. 

Semaglutide is only for diabetes – and should not be used “only” for weight loss.
Semaglutide is a powerful medication that has been FDA-approved for both diabetes and weight loss in non-diabetics. By improving blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation, it is an effective tool in preventing and treating diabetes. With its proven track record, Semaglutide is a reliable choice for anyone looking to improve their overall health
 
Semaglutide will make you throw up every day!
Semaglutide is an effective weight-loss solution that may cause nausea and vomiting in some patients during the first few weeks of use. However, we work with our patients to find the optimal dosage that results in steady and sustainable weight loss without causing excessive nausea. We also counsel our patients to avoid nausea by eating smaller meals, eating more slowly, and avoiding very oily and fatty foods while on Semaglutide.

You’ll lose weight without dieting or exercising
Yes, you will. Semaglutide is designed to help you achieve your weight loss goals by suppressing your appetite and slowing down how your stomach empties. We recommend incorporating moderate exercise to maximize the medication's effectiveness and maintain muscle mass. Our ultimate goal is to help you achieve permanent weight loss and adopt a lifestyle by developing better eating and exercise habits.

You will need to be on Semaglutide forever if you want to maintain your results.
No, you can be able to achieve long-term weight loss through modifications to diet and exercise after coming off of Semaglutide. Some patients will get one shot a month in conjunction with their diet and exercise changes to keep their weight stable. 

You’ll gain the weight back after finishing Semaglutide
If you go back to living exactly like you did before, of course, you will gain weight back. You will need to maintain your results either with diet and exercise modifications or maintenance with a monthly shot of Semaglutide. Once we have gotten you to your goal weight, maintenance is easier and simpler than most people would imagine.

You’ll get “Ozempic face” 
Whenever a person loses weight – regardless of how they do it – they will have less fat in their cheeks, which can lead to sagging skin around the nose and mouth and along the jawline. We have many ways to tighten your skin and smooth away those lines after you have reached a stable weight.

Prescribing Semaglutide off-label is dangerous!
Semaglutide has been FDA-approved for weight loss. It is considered “off-label” to prescribe this to people who are not yet diabetic or obese only because the original studies were all done on the severely obese. Therefore – when we prescribe Semaglutide to individuals who are overweight but not yet obese - it is considered an “off-label” prescription. However, prescribing medications in this way is both legal and common.