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Semaglutide can help reduce abdominal fat if you combine the injections with a healthy diet and daily exercise. The effectiveness of Semaglutide in reducing belly fat may vary from person to person. Results depend on factors like age, sex, genetics, and lifestyle habits.
The speed at which Semaglutide works for weight loss varies per patient. Some notice the effects after the initial dose. Others may need more sessions and time to start seeing changes.
Clinical trials have shown Semaglutide is an effective obesity treatment. Patients receiving a 2.4 mg dose lost a mean of 6% of their weight after three months. After six months, the majority of patients in a cohort study lost 5-10% of their weight.2 Some even lost 20% or more.
Semaglutide injections and oral tablets require a prescription. Because of this, Semaglutide is not available as an over-the-counter medication.
Studies on Semaglutide for weight loss show that a vast majority of people who take Semaglutide gain weight back within a year of stopping the medication. This is why it is so crucial to follow your treatment plan AND commit to a healthy lifestyle to ensure long-lasting weight loss.
Semaglutide injections are in a class of medications called incretin mimetics. They work by helping the pancreas release the correct amount of insulin when blood sugar levels are high. Insulin helps move sugar away from the blood into other body tissues, where it is used as energy.
As previously mentioned, the most comon side effects of Semaglutide include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although rare, serious side effects are possible—such as allergic reactions. If you are concerned about this drug’s risks or side effects, speak to your provider during a consultation.
Not everyone is eligible for Semaglutide. Doctors can prescribe it for adults dealing with obesity, with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30, or overweight, with a BMI greater than 27, and with weight-related medical issues, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Semaglutide is a weight loss medication that increases metabolism. This means that it helps the body burn more calories and fat fast. This leads to weight loss. In the traditional sense, though, Semaglutide is not a fat burner like those typically available OTC.
