{"id":3529,"date":"2023-12-12T17:24:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T22:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drathavale.com\/?page_id=3529"},"modified":"2023-12-12T17:24:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T22:24:26","slug":"make-your-weight-loss-goals-a-reality-with-semaglutide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drathavale.com\/make-your-weight-loss-goals-a-reality-with-semaglutide\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality with Semaglutide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019re exercising regularly and following a healthy diet, it can be frustrating to not see the weight loss you\u2019re hoping for. Semaglutide, also known as \u201cThe Fat Shot,\u201d may be able to help in certain cases. Approved by the FDA in 2021, it was initially solely used as a medication for diabetes and has since been proved effective in helping people lose weight. Our providers at Sanjay Athavale, MD<\/span> will partner with you to determine whether semaglutide is an appropriate treatment for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Does Semaglutide Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Administered weekly as a self-injection under the skin, semaglutide mimics the hormone released in the gut after we eat. This hormone connects with the parts of the brain that tell us when we feel full. In combination with diet and exercise, it can help with weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who Can Use Semaglutide For Weight Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The FDA recommends semaglutide if one of the following applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You have a body mass index (BMI) of 27kg\/m2 or higher and at least one weight-related condition like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You have a BMI of 30kg\/m2 or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You should not take semaglutide if you have a history of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Medullary thyroid cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gallbladder disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pancreatitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n