Semaglutide (Brand name Ozempic) is an injectable medication that was originally used to assist with blood sugar control in type 2 diabetics. Semaglutide mimics the hormone GLP-1 in your body to lower blood sugar levels while also having an overall impact on losing weight through appetite suppression and changes in the metabolism of fat and sugar.

No, Semaglutide is not a stimulant. While the vast majority of other appetite suppressants have risks of increasing blood pressure, heart rate, and incidence of irregular heart rhythms, Semaglutide exerts its effect without negatively impacting the cardiac risk profile. 

Everyone is different, and it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 16 weeks to see weight loss results. The important thing to remember is that nearly everyone does lose weight Semaglutide eventually, but the dosage needed to make an impact on an individual varies widely

Everyone taking Semaglutide for the first time typically will begin on the starting dose of 0.25 mg injected per week, unless there are specific reasons to alter the initial starting dosage that are specific to an individual.

GLP-1 agonists like Semaglutide help to control your blood sugar, and people taking them also tend to lose weight. GLP-1 agonists slow down how fast your stomach empties food, affect how your pancreas and liver use insulin, and decrease appetite so that individuals eat less and lose more weight.

There is. no set amount of time that you have to or should take semaglutide for weight loss, it can vary per individual. Many patients need several months to reach the effective dosage levels that work well for them to attain weight loss benefits as well as adjust to and reduce the impact of side effects such as nausea. 

There are no particular foods that one MUST avoid while on Semaglutide but in order to lose weight most effectively, it’s a good idea to start diet modifications that can continue long-term. Also, in order not to contribute to possible side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and constipation, it would be wise to avoid oily and fatty foods, or foods high in sugars as well. 

Whether it constitutes “safe” is up to your own opinion and conversation between yourself and your health care practitioner regarding any concerns you may have and the type of side effects Semaglutide carries in general.Semaglutide has had a very good response in terms of weight loss for patients with fairly minimal side effects.     
i.     Nausea/vomiting     
ii.    Diarrhea/constipation     
iii.   Headache.     
iv.   Fatigue

No, Semaglutide is not a type of insulin or a substitute for insulin. 

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that impacts the regulation of blood sugar by stimulating glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Insulin is a hormone that promotes sugar use by the cells and signals the body to build skeletal muscle. In addition, GLP-1 slows down gastric emptying (makes you feel full or increases satiety sooner when eating) and lowers the desire for food intake.

Most patients will utilize the Semaglutide for 3-6 months but treatment can be longer or shorter depending on the individual.

Yes, there are no exercise restrictions on this diet program. Keep in mind that there is a potential risk of hypoglycemia so monitor closely for signs and symptoms of low blood sugar and rest/eat accordingly.While a healthy diet is recommended, there are no specific food restrictions.

We do not work with any insurance carriers or plans, or assist in the filing of claims in any way. Generic Semaglutide is not covered by insurance typically via any clinic. We excel in speed and accessibility and operate on a cash-pay basis, not an insurance basis. 

Most insurance plans can cover Ozempic (brand name) when it's used to treat Type 2 diabetes or Wegovy (brand name) when it’s used to treat morbid obesity but each insurance has its own ways to determine eligibility for coverage and documentation or diagnoses needed.