Semaglutide is an injectable medication that belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. GLP-1 is a hormone that affects the regulation of blood sugar by stimulating glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Insulin is a hormone that promotes sugar uptake by the cells, stores sugar as glycogen, promotes the building of fat, and signals the body to build skeletal muscle.

GLP-1 inhibits the release of the hormone glucagon, which slows down the release of sugar into the blood so that you burn more fat, and slows down gastric emptying to make you feel full longer while reducing the desire for food intake.

Semaglutide mimics the GLP-1 hormone in your body, which helps to control your blood sugar by blocking the liver from releasing sugar into your bloodstream, slows down how fast your stomach empties food, and causes your pancreas to release insulin.

Together, these functions can help you feel less hungry, causing you to eat less food and lose more weight.

With the GLP-1 Diet, there are no pills to remember. Your medication is offered by weekly injections. We will start at a lower dose for four weeks, and then increase the dosage of the drug according to your needs and tolerance.