FAQs About Medical Weight Loss

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can positively impact your overall health and can greatly reduce your risk for serious complications. But attaining a healthy weight can be more difficult to achieve for some, especially those who are already struggling with chronic conditions. That's where medical weight loss may be able to help, you can read on and learn more but to find out if you're a candidate for the treatment you can reach out to Steven Reyno, APRN, and Onesis Gomez, APRN, of Alpha Omega Wellness in Tampa, FL.

What Is Medical Weight Loss?

A healthy diet and regular exercise are always the recommended first steps toward reaching a healthy weight, but you may find that you require extra help if you are having difficulty achieving the goals you've set for yourself, or if you suffer from a chronic condition related to being overweight. For these and other similar situations, you may be recommended medical weight loss treatment which takes advantage of a medication called semaglutide to improve your results.

What Is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a medication that works by decreasing your appetite, although it is not meant to take the place of healthy lifestyle changes. It is typically used in conjunction with changes to your diet and exercise to maximize its effect.

How Does It Work?

The medication is injected into the skin and has the effect of stimulating a hormone found in your intestines that tells your body that you are full and no longer need to eat.

Who's a Candidate for the Treatment?

Not everyone is a candidate for taking semaglutide, so your health professional will likely need to examine your current health and health history.

It is typically recommended for adults who struggle with weight loss and have at least one chronic condition related to being overweight, such as diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure, among others.

Medical Weight Loss in Tampa, FL

If you are interested in medical weight loss and live in or near the area of Tampa, FL, you can schedule a consultation with Steven Reyno, APRN, and Onesis Gomez, APRN, of Alpha Omega Wellness by dialing (813) 448-6244.