Ozempic Weight Loss Specialist in Cleveland, OH

Ozempic is a brand name form of the drug Semaglutide that is growing increasingly popular for its weight loss capabilities. Ozempic is a once-per-week injection used to lower blood sugar by helping with insulin production in the pancreas.

Ozempic replicates a naturally occurring hormone that tells your brain that you are full as the levels of that hormone rise. As a result, food cravings become significantly less likely, and you will feel full after smaller meal portions. Additionally, digestion is slowed as the time it takes for food to leave the body increases as it would following bariatric surgery.

Originally approved for diabetes type 2, Ozempic is now used to help patients to lose considerable amounts of weight which goes beyond what was possible through diet and exercise alone, which can significantly improve health outcomes and minimize the risks of weight-related complications.

Ozempic for weight loss has a wide range of benefits but the most significant one is that it is capable of helping patients achieve a level of weight loss not previously possible without invasive surgery.

There are a number of health risks associated with being significantly overweight, including increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and much more. When taken alongside lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, Ozempic is capable of helping patients lose enough weight to considerably minimize these risks.

Ozempic impacts the hunger centers of the brain to reduce cravings and appetite. Additionally, by slowing the emptying of the stomach, fullness is prolonged following meals. Through these mechanisms of prolonged fullness and decreased hunger, weight loss is achieved. On top of the transformative effects, Ozempic can also start producing results very quickly. It is not uncommon for patients to lose multiple pounds per week while on Ozempic.

As with any weight loss journey, the specific results patients will see while taking Ozempic will vary. Factors such as a patient’s starting weight, commitment to taking the medication, and lifestyle interventions, can all impact the efficacy of the treatment.

Generally, however, the weight loss achieved with Ozempic is considerable. In general, a person can expect to lose 15 percent of their body weight during their first year on Ozempic. This can be a life-changing amount of weight loss for many obese individuals. Oftentimes, losing this amount of weight can greatly reduce the health risks associated with being overweight. When patients combine Ozempic with lifestyle alterations such as diet and exercise their results will be most effective.

The specialists at the Wellness Center of Greater Cleveland will work with patients to develop a weight loss treatment plan to help them make the most out of their Ozempic results. The level of dosage will also influence how much weight loss is achievable on Ozempic and typically the dosage is increased over time.

Compared to other forms of weight loss, noticing results from Ozempic won’t take long. However, before you begin to notice the transformative results of Ozempic your body must adjust to the medication.

Most individuals will begin treatment with a 0.25 mg dose for the first 4 weeks of treatment. This dose is considerably lower than the final maintenance dose and will help patients to tolerate side effects. After this dosage is complete it will be increased to 0.5 mg per week and adjusted accordingly based on your body’s response.

Once you have reached a steady state, after the first 4 to 5 weeks of Ozempic administration, you will begin to notice the weight loss effects. Depending on how long it takes to reach your final maintenance dose results will vary, however, typically patients will begin losing several pounds a week at the time.

Ozempic for weight loss is available at the Wellness Center of Greater Cleveland. We serve clients from Cleveland OH, North Olmsted OH, Olmsted Falls OH, North Ridgeville OH, Bay Village OH, Lakewood OH, Berea OH, Brooklyn OH, and BEYOND.