Semaglutide is an injectable peptide hormone used to treat diabetes and assist with weight loss. It mimics the effects of the human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone which regulates blood sugar and appetite.
Semaglutide was originally approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes under the brand names Ozempic and Rybelsus. More recently, a higher dose formulation was approved specifically for chronic weight management and is sold under the brand name Wegovy.
At New Beginnings HRT Clinic, we offer a compounded version of semaglutide which gives patients access to this medication at more affordable prices compared to the brand name versions. Our experienced medical providers work closely with patients to create customized treatment plans utilizing compounded semaglutide for either diabetes or weight loss goals.
The key effects of semaglutide which make it useful for managing diabetes and assisting with weight loss include:
By leveraging these effects, semaglutide can lower A1c levels in diabetics and spur significant fat loss by promoting feelings of fullness and reducing food cravings.
Some key reasons patients may prefer using compounded semaglutide from New Beginnings HRT Clinic versus the prescription brand names include:
Our experienced medical staff works directly with patients to determine if compounded semaglutide is the right fit for an individual’s health goals surrounding diabetes, weight loss, or other hormone imbalances.
For patients with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide has been shown in numerous studies to effectively lower blood glucose levels and A1c percentages.
Some of the key ways that semaglutide assists with diabetes management include:
By slowing the rate at which food empties from your stomach and increases insulin production, semaglutide enables better management of blood glucose fluctuations that occur after meals.
This leads to smaller post-meal blood sugar spikes which over time lowers a patient’s average blood glucose levels and hemoglobin A1c test results.
One of the hallmarks of early type 2 diabetes is losing the first-phase insulin response after eating a meal. This refers to the initial spike of insulin released within the first 10 minutes of eating.
Semaglutide has been shown to help restore or improve this first-phase insulin response which enables faster processing of blood glucose after meals.
In addition to directly stimulating more insulin production, semaglutide also improves how sensitive tissues in your body are to reacting to insulin.
Increased insulin sensitivity enables your body to more efficiently move glucose out of the bloodstream and into cells throughout the body leading to lower circulating blood glucose levels.
In 2021, the FDA approved a high dose formulation of semaglutide specifically for chronic weight management. This approved the use in patients struggling with obesity even if they don’t have a diabetes diagnosis.
Some of the major ways that semaglutide assists with losing weight and maintaining long-term weight loss include:
One of the main ways that semaglutide enables weight loss is through suppressing appetite and promoting quicker feelings of fullness after eating.
People injecting semaglutide routinely report being satisfied with smaller portion sizes. And the medication often completely blunts the sensations of hunger leading to less snacking and calorie intake between meals.
By slowing down the speed which food exits your stomach, semaglutide enhances the feelings of fullness and satisfaction after eating smaller portions.
You stay feeling “full” for longer which reduces tendencies to overeat or snack shortly after finishing a meal. Over weeks and months, this supports creating a sustainable calorie deficit for ongoing fat loss.
In addition to curbing general hunger and appetite, some research shows semaglutide may decrease cravings for sweets and unhealthy high-calorie foods.
This change in food preferences supports adherence to healthier diets full of lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains for better blood sugar regulation.
There is some early evidence showing semaglutide may slightly boost resting metabolic rate leading to greater passive calorie burn each day.
While more research is still needed, if confirmed this would provide another small but helpful boost to daily and long-term calorie expenditure and weight loss.
At New Beginnings HRT Clinic in Syosset, patients interested in utilizing compounded semaglutide for either diabetes or weight loss will undergo the following general treatment workflow:
During the initial telehealth or in-clinic consultation, our hormone experts will review your health history, lab testing, and wellness goals.
We gather the needed information to assess if compounded semaglutide is the right medication to help you achieve improved blood sugar regulation or weight loss.
If our providers believe semaglutide aligns with your needs and goals, we will first verify the clinical need for the medication based on:
Once the clinical need for semaglutide is established, we create a customized treatment plan which includes:
Throughout your treatment journey, our clinical advisors provide ongoing support to ensure you are safely and effectively utilizing compounded semaglutide on the path towards improved metabolic health.
For residents of Syosset interested in accessing compounded semaglutide, New Beginnings HRT Clinic provides convenient local access to this treatment.
The climate in Syosset enables comfortable outdoor activity for much of the calendar year supporting healthy lifestyles during semaglutide therapy.
Spring and fall tend to be ideal times to initiate treatment in order to take advantage of the warmer weather and increased daylight. This makes it easier to adhere to regular walking, jogging, or cycling crucial for augmenting semaglutide’s effects.
Several high quality blood testing laboratories exist in Syosset and the surrounding region making it convenient to monitor blood work during the course of semaglutide treatment.
We often recommend patients establish care with labs like Any Lab Test Now which offer affordable packages for the needed diabetes and hormone testing.
To provide additional support during semaglutide therapy, we routinely provide patients with recommendations on local fitness centers, walking trails, healthy restaurants, massage studios, and other wellness businesses that can enhance results.
Some examples include the SYOSSET GYM which offers personal training and The Shed at Cantiague Park featuring scenic hiking paths perfect for daily walks.
Leveraging these types of local resources helps patients achieve maximum benefits from compounded semaglutide treatments through New Beginnings HRT Clinic.
We hope this overview has provided helpful information about how compounded semaglutide can assist patients struggling with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other metabolism disorders.
Some key reasons to choose New Beginnings HRT Clinic for your semaglutide and overall hormone healthcare needs include:
Our clinic features hormonal health as the central focus of all provider training and daily clinical practice. We offer deep expertise in preciously balancing intricate hormone systems.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits all approach, our advisors custom tailor treatment plans to the unique health history, needs, preferences, and goals of each patient.
We provide multiple avenues of contact including phone, email, telehealth to enable responsive support across the full treatment journey from initial consult through maintenance.
To learn more about accessing compounded semaglutide or schedule a consultation, visit * or call * to speak with one of our knowledgeable hormone advisors today.
