HOW GLP-1 MEDICATIONS HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS
GLP-1 medications (glucagon-like peptide 1s) are the most effective medication for long-term, sustained weight loss.The GLP-1 medications we prescribe are FDA-approved for weight loss. GLP-1 medications stimulate the secretion of insulin and slow the release of glucagon in your body, influencing blood sugar control. GLP-1s also help with weight loss by acting on the body’s “set point,” reducing appetite and increasing satiety. GLP-1 medication is most effective when combined with intensive lifestyle intervention for habit change across food, exercise, sleep, and emotional health.
Effectiveness of GLP-1 Medications on Weight Loss
Studies have shown that there is a direct relationship between a GLP-1s and weight loss. GLP-1s are naturally occurring hormones produced by your gut that send signals to your brain to improve metabolic function and regulate your digestion and appetite, allowing you to feel fuller longer. Vintage Wellness Clinic providers prescribe a FDA-approved GLP-1 medication that work on the same receptors as your body’s natural GLP-1 hormones to regulate your body’s set point—the weight your body fights to maintain—blood sugar response, and insulin.
GLP-1 medications improve your metabolic health and control your blood sugar levels. While GLP-1 medication helps to unblock the biological factors that are holding back your weight loss, that doesn’t mean that developing healthy lifestyle habits isn’t also important. GLP-1s for weight loss work best when combined with lifestyle tweaks around food, sleep, exercise, and emotional health. Developing healthier habits will help you sustain your weight loss over the long term for a healthier and happier life.
How Soon Can I Expect Weight Loss Results Using GLP-1s?
Members on the GLP-1 program can expect to lose at least 5% of their weight within 3 months as well as reduce their overall body fat percentage. At 3 months, members should also feel improvements in sleep, energy levels, and exercise stamina. At 6 months, members should reach at least 10% body weight loss while taking GLP-1s, resulting in a smaller waist circumference.
How Long Should I Expect to Take GLP-1s?
GLP-1 meds are not intended to be a quick fix to weight loss—they are an investment in long-term metabolic health improvements. As you progress through the program, the Vintage Wellness Clinic medical team will recommend how long taking GLP-1 medication is right for you. Our goal for members is to see sustained success, and many members will be able to taper off medication, equipped with the tools to maintain the food, exercise, sleep, and emotional health habits needed to maintain weight loss and metabolic health over time.
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Benefits of Using GLP-1s for Weight Loss
There are many benefits of using GLP-1s for weight loss. GLP-1 meds send signals to your brain to improve your metabolic function and regulate your appetite and digestion so that you feel fuller longer.GLP-1s are also beneficial to your metabolic system. They help to regulate your body’s blood sugar levels and to reset your “set point,” which is the weight your body fights to maintain.. This will not only help you lose weight but also sustain that weight loss long term.
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Effects of GLP-1 Agonists on the Body
When starting any new type of medication, it’s always important to be aware of possible side effects. While side effects are rare for GLP-1 medications, they include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. At Vintage Wellness Clinic, if you do experience any side effects, your doctor will work with you to mitigate them and (as always) make sure you’re titrating your medicine at a pace that works best for your body.
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Safety Information about GLP-1 Class Drugs
GLP-1s are safe and effective to take alongside many conditions for adults with a BMI over 30 or a BMI over 27 with a weight-related comorbidity. It is important to consult with a doctor before starting a GLP-1 medication for weight loss to make sure it’s right for you.
