Semaglutide in Birmingham
(Brand Name: Wegovy/Ozempic)

Semaglutide (Brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) has been a hot topic for some time now. It is a medication used to help those with type 2 diabetes and/or those who desire to lose weight. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.

How Does Semaglutide Work?

Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, thereby enhancing insulin secretion, slowing down the absorption of glucose from the intestines, and reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. The medication also blocks ghrelin, your hunger hormone, so you feel fuller throughout the day. Semaglutide helps to lower blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes and helps those lose weight with a higher BMI. Semaglutide is self-administered by a weekly injection. See this UAB article about the medication.

With Semaglutide we slowly titrate up your dose over 18 weeks until we achieve maintenance dosing. People will often continue to stay on maintenance dosing to keep their weight the same or often times people will continue to lose weight.

The Semaglutide we provide is compounded with vitamin B12 to help minimize side effects. We obtain the medication from a Texas-based Pharmacy that is a PCAB®-accredited 503A compounding pharmacy. Please be aware of counterfeit Semaglutide or “Semaglutide salts” that is often cheaper but can be very hazardous to your health. Submit a request to learn more!