Semaglutide: The Weight-Loss Game-Changer Everyone Is Talking About

Have you spent a lifetime struggling to lose weight and keep it off? If so, semaglutide may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Read on to learn how this revolutionary weight-loss medication is helping people just like you.

Semaglutide is offering hope to millions of Americans — about 70% of the United States population — who struggle with their weight.

This cutting-edge treatment is changing how we think about weight loss, offering results for those with minimal or no lasting results using traditional methods.

Sasson Moulavi, MD, FASBP of Rofé Medical in Boca Raton, Florida, has seen the medication's life-changing benefits up close. Here, he answers patients’ most common questions about semaglutide and its game-changing impact.

What is semaglutide?

Semaglutide — a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist — mimics the action of the GLP-1 hormone, naturally produced by the intestines. By activating the GLP-1 receptors, semaglutide increases insulin secretion, which reduces blood sugar levels, making it effective as a type 2 diabetes management tool.

The drug is also effective as a weight loss medication because it slows gastric emptying, which gives the feeling of being full earlier and reduces cravings. As a weight loss treatment, semaglutide reduces your risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.

How does semaglutide differ from previous weight-loss drugs?

By highlighting the value of treating obesity as a chronic and complex metabolic disease, semaglutide helps bust the myth that willpower and lifestyle changes are all it takes for anyone to lose weight.

Semaglutide aids weight loss by:

Suppressing appetite and the constant thoughts of food
Prompting your stomach to empty itself more slowly after mealtime
Making you feel satiated (full) quicker and for long periods with less food

If you have constant thoughts or ruminations about food, semaglutide can help.

Who should use semaglutide for weight loss?

Our practice recommends weight-loss medication for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above or those with a BMI of 27 or above, along with two or more weight-related conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) can make weight loss happen faster than with lifestyle modifications.

Dr. Moulavi offers semaglutide injections to adults who are overweight or obese and struggle to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, as well as those with type 2 diabetes. During a consultation, Dr. Moulavi evaluates your health and determines if semaglutide is an appropriate treatment for your weight and health issues.

If you’re ready to take charge of your health and start a transformative weight loss journey, schedule a consultation with Dr. Moulavi at Rofé Medical in Boca Raton, Florida. Call the office at 561-849-3000 or request an appointment online today.