Semaglutide is an exciting new medication that is transforming weight loss and diabetes treatment. As a glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, semaglutide helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. When taken as a weekly injection (or shot), semaglutide promotes weight loss and improves glycemic control. At Renewal Hormone Clinic in Cutler Bay, we are thrilled to now offer compounded semaglutide to our patients. As leading hormone therapy experts, we specialize in providing customized solutions to help patients look and feel their best.
Semaglutide was originally approved as a treatment for type 2 diabetes under the brand names Ozempic and Rybelsus. However, it was quickly discovered that semaglutide also induces significant weight loss as a positive side effect. Now, compounded semaglutide shots are gaining popularity specifically as an obesity treatment alternative. This promising new use is supported by strong clinical research. In trials, most patients lose 10-15% of their body weight over 68 weeks with once-weekly semaglutide shots.
There are two key ways that semaglutide promotes fat burning:
By controlling hunger signals and digestion, semaglutide enables easier adherence to a calorie deficit for ongoing weight loss. Most experts now consider it one of the most effective medications for obesity available.
Semaglutide shots may be a good option for patients who meet the following criteria:
If you are struggling with obesity and related health consequences, compounded semaglutide may be right for you. Our experienced hormone therapy staff can determine if you are a good fit during an initial consultation.
Getting started on semaglutide shots at Renewal Hormone Clinic follows three main steps:
During the first appointment, we will review your health history, diet, lifestyle factors, and weight loss goals. This enables us to create a customized treatment plan to help you succeed. We will also discuss pricing and insurance coverage options.
Before starting shots, we need to establish baseline A1C, glucose, and weight readings to monitor progress. Based on the test results, we may adjust the planned dosage up or down to maximize safety and efficacy.
Most patients require a weekly subcutaneous injection of compounded semaglutide for 6 to 12 months. The dosage often begins low and progressively increases to improve tolerance. We schedule regular weight checks to ensure you are losing at an appropriate pace per the original treatment goals.
Here at Renewal Hormone Clinic in Cutler Bay, we specialize in preparing custom hormone medications like compounded semaglutide. As a compounding pharmacy, we can:
We work closely with area physicians to provide customized treatments not available through regular commercial drug manufacturers.
Conveniently located in the heart of Cutler Bay along the US-1 corridor, our clinic provides semaglutide shots and other hormone therapies to residents throughout South Miami-Dade County. We offer evening and weekend hours by appointment to accommodate your schedule.
Our clinical team includes endocrinology nurses, pharmacists, and technicians who all specialize in customized compounded medications:
We take pride in delivering personalized care that makes patients look and feel their best long after leaving our clinic.
Semaglutide is injected under the skin once weekly to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Interestingly, it was originally developed as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease and tested in clinical trials for that purpose before being repurposed as a diabetes medication.
Compounded semaglutide shots offer life-changing health benefits well beyond basic weight loss. As the medication regulates appetite hormones, blood sugar, and metabolism, patients often see improvements in:
Most people achieve 10-15% body weight reduction with steady semaglutide treatment along with lifestyle changes. Since excess fat - especially visceral fat around organs - contributes to many diseases, this weight loss leads to dramatically better health over time.
By lowering blood glucose and increasing insulin production in the pancreas, semaglutide effectively treats type 2 diabetes in many cases. Patients are able to improve A1c levels and reduce or stop other medications like metformin.
Obesity is a primary risk factor for heart disease. As semaglutide promotes fat loss, it also lowers bad LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Together this supports better cardiovascular function.
Excess weight drives hormonal imbalances that can contribute to ovulation issues and infertility. Semaglutide helps resolve PCOS and boosts fertility by restoring metabolic hormones to normal levels.
With all of these benefits, it is no wonder that semaglutide is being called a “gamechanger” in the medical weight loss field.
Sometimes hormone issues are the hidden cause behind ongoing weight gain, which is why addressing any underlying imbalances is key. Common signs of a hormonal imbalance include:
Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol and insulin regulate nearly every body system. When these hormones become imbalanced, it leads to system-wide dysfunction. By testing hormone levels and providing bioidentical replacement therapy, we can resolve the root issues making weight loss so challenging. Then medications like semaglutide work better to amplify results.
If not managed properly, hormone disorders like diabetes, hypothyroidism, and obesity increase risks for numerous medical complications:
Yet many hormone problems have no obvious symptoms initially and progress silently until reaching advanced stages when consequences appear. This makes proper testing essential even without clear signs of disease.
By accurately diagnosing issues early and beginning prompt treatment, chronic hormone conditions can usually be reversed fully. So if you suspect a problem due to unexplained weight gain, fatigue, mood changes, or vague feelings of being “unwell,” make an appointment today. Our blood analysis and clinical expertise can identify opportunities for intervention before matters advance too far. Through an integrated plan of compounded semaglutide shots, supportive medications, and nutrition guidance, we empower patients to regain optimal wellness for life.
The skilled staff at Renewal Hormone Clinic offer these lifestyle suggestions to help patients achieve their best results from semaglutide treatment:
Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise like brisk walking each week. This could be 30 minutes, 5 days weekly. Pair this with twice-weekly strength training sessions to build calorie-burning lean muscle mass. There are many local parks with walking paths and outdoor fitness stations in the beautiful Cutler Bay area.
Work with our nutritionists or dietitians to design meal plans rich in healthy fats, quality proteins, fiber, vitamins, and minerals within your daily calorie targets. Limit processed foods, sugars, and refined grains. Hydrate primarily with pure water instead of sugary beverages.
Make time for stress-relieving activities like yoga, music, art, massage, and psychotherapy. Prioritize sufficient sleep nightly, and learn to practice mindfulness meditation as part of a self-care routine. By keeping cortisol levels low and mood positive, you enable thyroid, metabolic, and weight regulating systems to function optimally.
Follow up with quarterly blood tests to monitor A1C, fasting glucose, lipid panels, and other lab markers tied to semaglutide therapy goals. We can adjust medications based on the numbers to ensure continued improvement.
When combined with lifestyle changes, compounded semaglutide shots offer an excellent solution for obesity and diabetes. We look forward to helping you regain health with customized treatment through Renewal Hormone Clinic!
