Why is weight loss vital to health?

Carrying too much weight has adverse effects on your health. It puts a significant strain on your organs, muscles, and joints, putting you at risk of issues like osteoarthritis, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction.

Excess weight is also a factor in many potentially life-threatening conditions, including:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart attacks
• Carotid artery disease and strokes
• Some cancers
• Kidney disease
• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
• Gallbladder disease

People with weight problems are more prone to mental health illnesses (depression and anxiety), cognitive issues, and dementia.

The BP Royal Medspa team understands how challenging losing weight can be. That's why they provide medically managed weight loss that combines dietary and behavioral changes with effective medications like semaglutide.

How does semaglutide aid weight loss?

Semaglutide is an antiobesity drug known as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA). It's the active ingredient in several medications, including Ozempic®.

Semaglutide mimics the function of GLP-1 hormones — chemicals your digestive tract releases when you eat to encourage insulin production.

Insulin is the hormone your body needs to manage sugar levels in your blood. Semaglutide is an established treatment for Type 2 diabetes, which is caused by problems with insulin availability.

Increased semaglutide doses provide additional benefits for people whose health is impacted by excess body weight. The drug affects areas of your brain that control appetite, resulting in fewer hunger pangs and feeling full sooner.

How do I use semaglutide for weight loss?

Semaglutide is suitable for most people with a body mass index (BMI) over 30. Those whose BMI exceeds 27 might also be good candidates if they have weight-related health problems like high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

Semaglutide is an injection that goes under the skin. The BP Royal Medspa team shows you how to inject the medication so you can give yourself weekly weight loss shots.

These shots form part of a comprehensive weight loss program. Other aspects of your customized treatment might include:

• Nutrition counseling
• Meal planning
• Exercise routines
• Dietary supplements
• Behavioral therapy

Medical weight loss helps you lose weight and keep it off. The team monitors your progress and offers ongoing support and advice that gives you the best chance of successful slimming.

Call BP Royal Medspa or book an appointment online today to benefit from medical weight loss.