Who is a good candidate for weight loss injections ?
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Taking the first steps towards better health and well-being is an admirable goal. Being obese or overweight leads to various health problems. For such people, weight loss plays an important part in their journey. Many weight loss treatments (surgical and non-surgical) have evolved over the last few decades. Among them, today we will discuss medication injections such as semaglutide, which aid in weight loss.
Semaglutide (glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist) is one of the weight loss medication injections that has gained attention in recent times due to its effectiveness in aiding weight loss efforts. These medications work by targeting the hormones that regulate appetite and increase feelings of fullness, consequently leading to weight loss.
Remember, taking these medications doesn’t magically reduce your weight; it’s a main part of your comprehensive weight management plan, which includes a restrictive diet and regular exercise. Furthermore, regular monitoring will be necessary to evaluate the progress and adjust the treatment plan if necessary and to prevent complications.
Who is eligible to take weight-loss injections?
If you want to consider weight-loss injections, such as semaglutide, consult a weight-loss expert and discuss the benefits and risks associated with the procedure, mainly whether you are a suitable candidate or not.
Explore further: Ozympic – weight loss: benefits and disadvantages —another non-surgical procedure that can aid your weight loss efforts.
Factors that may determine eligibility to consider weight-loss injections:
- Generally, people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above can opt for injections. In addition, people with a BMI of 27 or higher and having weight-related conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, etc., can also consider these procedures.
- Those who fail to lose weight through diet, exercise, or other means can also try weight-loss injections.
- There are different kinds of weight-loss injections available. Some are approved for people aged 12 and older with severe obesity, while some are for adults aged 18 and above.
- People with certain medical conditions like pancreatitis, thyroid disease, kidney disease, etc. or taking medications like insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents, etc. that may interfere with weight-loss injections may not be eligible for these procedures or might require special monitoring.
- The presence of any mental health conditions (depression or anxiety) might interfere with your weight loss efforts.
- Typically, weight-loss injections are not suggested for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Some other factors to consider are insurance coverage, the cost of the injections, your commitment towards lifestyle changes, realistic expectations towards the amount of weight you may lose, and the time it takes to reach your goals.
How long will it take to see weight loss results with injections?
The time it takes to see a noticeable weight loss result depends on various factors, which include dosage of injection, diet maintenance, overall lifestyle, and commitment towards weight loss goals. On average, you may notice weight loss results within the first few weeks, though significant weight loss can be observed after a few months only if the medicine is used consistently.
Along with semaglutide, tirzepatide is another promising development in the medical field to help patients lose weight without surgery. These medications offer effective and well-tolerated treatment options for people with obesity and health complications related to obesity.
However, these weight loss medications are new and are recommended to be used only under the guidance of an expert bariatric surgeon. For more detailed information, consult Dr. V. Pareek, one of the best weight loss surgeons in Hyderabad with more than 17 years of experience. He will evaluate your overall health and suggest the best weight loss plan for you, including semaglutide and tirzepatide medications if you are eligible.
