Managing your weight can be challenging, especially when doing it alone. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 2 in 5 U.S. adults have obesity, which raises the risk of serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. At Salt Spa in Virginia Beach, we’re here to make that process easier with safe, medically supported weight management solutions like Semaglutide.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a once-weekly, FDA-approved prescription medication initially developed to help manage type 2 diabetes. Today, it is widely used as a treatment for chronic weight management in adults and belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1).
How Does Semaglutide Work?
Semaglutide mimics GLP-1, a naturally occurring incretin hormone in your body that tells your brain when you’re full and slows digestion. This helps reduce hunger and keeps you feeling satisfied longer, making it easier to maintain a healthy eating routine.
In addition to supporting weight management, semaglutide improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity, promoting better overall health.
Semaglutide works in conjunction with a personalized diet and exercise plan to address key factors behind weight challenges, such as appetite regulation and glucose control.
What Are the Benefits of Semaglutide?
GLP-1 Analogs can have a number of benefits, including:
- Significant weight reduction when combined with diet and exercise
- Improved blood sugar control
- Reduced risk of major cardiovascular events
- Health benefits like improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels
In the Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with Obesity (STEP) study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, participants receiving the once-weekly semaglutide lost an average of 34 pounds over 68 weeks, showcasing its effectiveness in managing obesity.
From Science to Success: How Semaglutide Changes Lives
Understanding how semaglutide works is important, but seeing the real difference it makes in someone’s life is powerful. Let us introduce you to Ilana, whose journey shows how transformative this treatment can be.
Weight Management Results at Salt Spa
Ilana had struggled with her weight for years, and a hurtful comment from a friend in November of 2022 became the push she needed to prioritize her health. Nervous yet determined, she joined our Semaglutide program with a clear goal and a motivation to make that change. With the guidance of our team of registered nurses, she has lost an impressive 67 pounds and is just one pound away from reaching her goal.
But her transformation is about more than just the number on the scale. Ilana has dealt with knee problems since childhood, including tearing both ACLs. Losing weight has made a huge difference in her pain levels. She can now stand at concerts for hours without discomfort—something she previously wouldn’t have thought possible.
Ilana’s journey shows how the right tools and professional support can help you achieve your health objectives. We’re proud to have been part of her success story and are here to help you write yours.
If you’re ready to take the next step, schedule your complimentary consult today.
