peptide FAQs
peptide FAQs
What GLP-1 and GIP weight management treatments & what is their purpose?
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are once-weekly injection dual Glucagon Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) and Tirzepatide is also a Glucose Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist. They work by increasing insulin (a hormone that lowers blood sugar level) production and lowering glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar) secretion. They also target areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake, triggering sensations of fullness, and appetite reduction.
Your treatment provider will begin with a consultation that includes review of your health and medication history to ensure you are a good candidate for weight loss injections. If you have not had a physical with general health labs within 6 months, you may need to complete lab testing prior to treatment. You will be counseled on nutrition and exercise recommendations to be used along with your medication. injections for chronic weight management, including reducing calories and increasing physical activity. You will be taught how to perform these injections at home just below the surface of the skin (subcutaneously) and will be prescribed a dosage that is adjusted for your individual needs, and in accordance with your treatment plan.
During your treatment, you will be able to contact us for questions, and will be regularly checked on. Follow up visits will be done ever 3 months, or more often at the discretion of your provider.
Medical weight loss is a supervised, personalized program that combines FDA-approved medication, tailored nutrition, lifestyle changes, and behavioral counseling to achieve sustainable weight loss. It addresses the root causes of weight gain—such as metabolic issues or hunger signals—using tools like GLP-1 agonists to reduce appetite and improve metabolic health.