GLP-1 medications, such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. These medications work by mimicking the effects of the natural hormone GLP-1, enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing appetite, and slowing...
Medical Weight Loss
Understanding Medication Dosage: Concentration, Quantity, and Units Injected
For many patients participating in medical weight loss programs, managing their medication can sometimes be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding the differences between concentration, quantity, and units injected. To ensure safety and effectiveness,...
Understanding Nausea with GLP-1 Medications use for Medical Weight Loss
GLP-1 medications have revolutionized the approach to medical weight loss, offering a new horizon for individuals struggling with obesity, a condition now recognized as multifactorial in nature. Traditional methods like diet and exercise, while foundational to weight...
Understanding the Combined Benefits of Metformin and GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss
Interested in boosting your weight loss journey? Adding Metformin to Tirzepatide and Semaglutide can work together to decrease appetite and increase total body weight loss. Metformin has been used for decades for diabetes treatment and has been used successfully...
Vitamin B12 and Weight Loss
Vitamin B12, a crucial nutrient known for its role in maintaining nerve health and producing red blood cells, is also gaining attention for its potential benefits in weight loss. This blog post delves into the multifaceted benefits of Vitamin B12, particularly...
Feeling Cold & Tired While Taking Medical Weight Loss Medication?
Weight loss journeys are unique and complex, involving not just changes in body weight but also in how we feel and function. For patients undergoing medical weight loss treatments, it's common to experience side effects such as feeling unusually cold and fatigued. But...
What Are Compounded Weight Loss Medications?
In the evolving landscape of modern medicine, two drugs have garnered significant attention for their groundbreaking therapeutic potential: Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Widely recognized for their efficacy in treating conditions like type 2 diabetes and, more...
How To Administer a Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection
How To Administer a Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 15 seconds Prepare your supplies: Take the vial out of the refrigerator. Gather an insulin syringe and alcohol swab. Have the sharps container nearby. Open an alcohol...
Weight Loss Administration Instructions
How do I inject the medication? See this link or video for tips on how to give yourself a weight loss subcutaneous (SQ) injection: For Lipo injections, please review this video. Lipo injections are given intramuscular which is different than Semaglutide or...
The Role of Weight Loss Medications and Cancer Risk: Separating Fact from Fiction
Overweight and obesity rates continue to climb and the associated health risks are becoming increasingly apparent. It is critical to find effective weight loss solutions now more than ever. Given how difficult sustained weight loss is with the typical “diet and...
Debunking Myths: The Truth About Medically Supervised Weight Loss
In a world brimming with quick-fix diets and flashy weight loss gadgets, the concept of medically supervised weight loss often gets overshadowed by common myths and misconceptions. Many individuals looking to shed pounds may come across conflicting information,...
Insulin Resistance: Understanding the Mechanism, Risks, and Treatment Options
Insulin resistance is a term frequently thrown around in medical circles, especially in discussions related to diabetes. But what exactly is insulin resistance, how does it develop, and why is it so challenging to treat? And, crucially, how does the innovative...