How Do Semaglutides Work?

Many people struggle to achieve a healthy weight. Our bodies are programmed to eat and store fat, making it difficult to override these signals. Semaglutides are a revolutionary medication that changes the signals your brain receives to stop cravings and help you eat fewer calories. 

What are Semaglutides?

Semaglutides are a group of weight loss medications originally developed for type 2 diabetes. These weekly injectable treatments reduce your urge to eat, helping you feel fuller and regulating your metabolism. Unlike past weight loss medications that often used stimulants, semaglutides are safe and effective. 

How Do Semaglutides Work?

Semaglutides belong to a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists.GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) transmits signals to your brain about fullness and the need to eat. By activating the same receptors, semaglutides boost the signal that you are full and have less interest in eating more. Along with reducing appetite, it also helps many people think less about food and resist cravings. 

Semaglutide also works in your pancreas, the organ that produces insulin and helps regulate metabolism. These medications bind to receptors here, causing the pancreas to release less of the hormone glucagon and helping to regulate blood sugar, reducing the appetite spikes associated with blood sugar changes. 

This combination of effects results in eating fewer calories, maintaining stable blood sugar, and feeling fuller for much longer. However, this weight loss can come with some issues, such as nutritional deficiencies and loss of muscle mass, without medical guidance.

What is a Medical Weight Loss Plan?

While GLP-1 medications can help you lose weight, they work best when combined with professional support and guidance. Our medical weight loss program includes the following:

• Nutritional and behavioral science to help you develop healthy habits
• Supplements to support weight loss and maintain your health
• Physical activity to prevent loss of muscle tone while losing fat
• Support from our caring, supportive team
• Treatment with the Emerald Laser™ to target problem fat as you make progress

People who make these types of changes are more likely to maintain their weight loss long-term than those who only take semaglutides and do not learn new habits or behaviors. Supplementation and physical activity are vital to staying healthy while you lose weight. 

Am I a Good Candidate for Medical Weight Loss?

While semaglutides are safe for most people, you should be willing to commit to your weight loss and to following a comprehensive plan to set you up for success. Good candidates want to make long-term changes to maintain their weight loss results. 

People with pancreas or gallbladder problems, endocrine system problems, or a family or personal history of some cancers might not be good candidates for these medications. We will assess your health and medical history to determine whether semaglutides are recommended for you.

Take the Next Step

Interested in learning more about our semaglutides for yourself? Schedule a consultation at El Paso Cosmetic Surgery in El Paso, TX today by calling or texting (915) 351-1116.