it can also suppress Ghrelin (our hunger hormone), increase PYY (another fullness hormone), and of course, relieves stress, which may have a knock-on effect on healthy eating behaviours
For patients who are hesitant about injections, the convenience of a daily pill lowers barriers to starting and staying on the medication long-term
Consistently, the STEP (Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with Obesity) trial [22] demonstrated that after 68 weeks of semaglutide therapy in individuals who are overweight or obese, the average weight loss achieved was 14.9%, with 86.4% of participants achieving a reduction of at least 5% from baseline, and 69.1% and 50.5% achieving reductions exceeding 10% and 15%, respectively
Knowledge is key when it comes to discussing treatment options with your doctor
The Benefits of Medical Weight Loss Choosing medical weight loss at Potomac Medical Aesthetics offers numerous advantages: 1
If you develop a firm raised area at a previous injection site, avoid that spot until it resolves and mention it to your prescriber at the next appointment