Refined Wellness

Semaglutide

in MIAMI, FL

Are you struggling to lose weight? Do you feel like you’ve tried every option in the book, but it’s just not working for you? Don’t write weight loss off as impossible.

At Hydrology in Miami, FL, Dr. A. Zuriarrain and the team offer targeted programs complete with semaglutide to maximize your chances of success. We understand how challenging it can be to lose weight and are here to make it a little simpler.

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“Weight loss can be achieved with lifestyle change and a weight loss drug to offer assistance.”

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Who Is Semaglutide For

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People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher

People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher

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People with a BMI of 27+ who have weight-related health issues like hypertension

People with a BMI of 27+ who have weight-related health issues like hypertension

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People who’ve tried losing weight the traditional way without results

People who’ve tried losing weight the traditional way without results

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People who have health problems, like diabetes, are due to their weight

People who have health problems, like diabetes, are due to their weight

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People who battle with portion control issues, emotional eating, or frequent cravings

People who battle with portion control issues, emotional eating, or frequent cravings

How Semaglutide Works

Semaglutide isn’t your average weight loss drug that speeds your metabolism, suppresses your appetite, or blocks fat absorption; it’s a revolutionary drug that works in a combination of ways to help you lose weight.

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The Consultation

The Consultation

Once you request an appointment to discuss semaglutide for weight loss, the process begins with a consultation where we get to know you. It gives you the opportunity to ensure we’re a good match for you, and we can learn more about your situation, including what you’ve tried in the past and your medical history, to determine if a medicated approach to weight loss is ideal for you.

We’ll use your height and weight to calculate your BMI and determine if it falls within the range that qualifies you for semaglutide. You’ll need to get a blood pressure reading.

If all goes well, we’ll move you on to the next step, where you’ll need to have bloodwork completed. During this test, we check your liver and kidney health because semaglutide can cause problems with either. As we review your results, we’ll also examine your blood glucose, cholesterol, and other markers that provide insight into your overall health.

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Receiving the Treatment

Receiving the Treatment

After we clear you for treatment, you can start receiving injections. We begin you on the lowest dosage and will gradually increase it to the target one to maximize your chances of the best outcome while minimizing your risk of side effects.

We can give you the injections to administer at home. You’ll have to give it to yourself once per week, usually. Don’t fret if you’ve never given yourself an injection before. We’ll show you the process, the sites to choose (in your thigh or abdomen), and everything else you need to know to make it easy. Fortunately, you won’t need to pull the syringe because every one of them is prefilled.

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Follow-Up Appointments

Follow-Up Appointments

As mentioned, we’re here for you every step of the way, so you’ll need to return for follow-ups to monitor your progress, check for any adverse effects, provide continuous support as you lose weight, and adjust your dose as necessary.

Semaglutide’s Mechanisms of Action

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1), which facilitates weight loss. Your body naturally produces this hormone to regulate your blood sugar and appetite. The drug semaglutide mimics these effects using a synthetic version that reduces your appetite by targeting the center of the brain that controls hunger. As a result, you don’t feel as hungry as often and remain satisfied after a meal or snack. This also reduces cravings.

By slowing down digestion, semaglutide helps you feel full for longer after eating. It also plays a role in regulating your blood sugar, so you feel hungry less often as a result of blood sugar fluctuations.

Qualifying for Semaglutide

Taking a medicated approach to getting rid of excess weight is only for certain people. Some clients would gain more from another treatment that doesn’t provide as many results. That’s why in Hydrology in Miami, FL, we’ll evaluate you carefully as a consultation, and these are the aspects we look at the see if you qualify:

Have a BMI of 30 or More

Whether you have health issues, like hypertension, or not, you’ll qualify if you have a BMI of 30 or higher. Your BMI is a calculation that compares your weight and height. If you aren’t sure of this number, you can get a general idea by using an online calculator. We’ll gauge this number when you come to our facility as well.

Have a BMI of 27 or Higher with Weight-Related Health Problems

You could still qualify for semaglutide if you have a BMI of 27 to 29 if you have health problems caused by your weight. We’ll check your blood pressure and take a blood sample at your appointment to assess this if you haven’t been diagnosed yet.

Have Tried Losing Weight in the Past

If you’ve tried losing weight in the past and didn’t respond well to diet and exercise alone or wound up gaining the weight back, adding a medication to your approach could help.

Struggle with Portion Control

A good meal is a pleasure to eat, but if you’re consuming too much at every seating or snacking more than needed in between meals, you could be eating more than your body needs. And if you’re not getting enough physical activity to burn those calories, it’s adding to your waistline. Through a drug that helps you eat less, you can address this obstacle.

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Every client who starts on this drug responds a bit differently. Your compliance with lifestyle changes will also affect your results.

Generally, however, most clients report a decrease in appetite during the first week after their initial injection. Between two and four weeks, clients tend to report that they have more energy, allowing them to exercise with less effort.

It’s common for clients to begin losing weight in the first month to three-month mark, which is when the medication’s full effects start. After you reach three to six months post-treatment, the results become more substantial.

Even between six months and a year, clients tend to lose more weight, but the results are slower and aren’t as significant.

In the first four to six weeks, it’s common to lose 16 to 20 pounds. By 68 weeks, many lose an average of 15% to 20% of their body weight.

At Hydrology, serving Coral Gables and the neighboring Miami communities, we’re here for you. Weight loss doesn’t have to seem like an impossible feat when you have support and options.

Contact us today (305) 946-1038 to book your consultation. We’ll answer your questions and get you started on your journey with semaglutide weight loss in Miami, FL.

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FAQs

Semaglutide is the generic form of Ozempic. It works similarly and contains the same active ingredient that reduces blood sugar levels and helps people lose weight.

Some people experience nausea and vomiting from the drug. It also poses certain risks that are more concerning for individuals who are high-risk. For instance, it can contribute to pancreatitis and thyroid tumors in those with a history of either.

This drug improves insulin secretion and sensitivity to regulate blood sugar while also decreasing your appetite and slowing digestion.

It shouldn’t be taken with other drugs for diabetes unless the dosage is changed, and you also shouldn’t take it with warfarin. These aren’t the only ones. When you come into our office, we’ll review your medical history and see if you can safely take this drug.

Yes, you could start gaining the weight back once you stop taking the drug. It helps to continue your lifestyle changes and regulate your eating habits.