To understand how Semaglutide can aid in weight loss and lower blood sugar levels, it’s important to first understand how the body processes sugars and carbohydrates.

The human body takes in calories from different types of food: proteins (which create and repair muscle), fats (used for energy storage), and carbohydrates (the body’s main source of energy, including sugars). A healthy diet helps maintain muscle through adequate protein intake while reducing sugar levels and promoting fat-burning for energy.

When people become overweight, diabetic, or prediabetic, their bodies often reach a point—often due to years of excessive carbohydrate intake—where they can no longer burn sugars as quickly as they are consumed. This results in increased body fat (excess stored energy) and various health issues. Type 2 diabetes, for example, occurs when the body loses the ability to produce enough insulin or when cells become insulin resistant. Essentially, the body can no longer burn off as much sugar as it consumes.

Semaglutide, originally researched and developed as a treatment for diabetes (with weight loss as a surprising and welcomed side effect), is a GLP-1 hormone that helps the body increase insulin production. GLP-1 stands for “glucagon-like peptide,” a hormone that stimulates insulin production. This increase in insulin helps the body burn more sugar, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.

Semaglutide also helps slow the digestive process, which can increase feelings of fullness and satisfaction. Since GLP-1 helps regulate appetite in the brain, Semaglutide reduces not only physical sensations of hunger but also the mental perception of hunger.

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The effectiveness of Semaglutide—and the potential for side effects—often depends on the level of support and guidance provided by your healthcare provider. Many people who experience side effects either weren’t given specific guidance or chose not to follow it. For example, at Nuviva, we highly recommend starting Semaglutide with a very small dose. This approach allows your body to acclimate to the medication gradually. This is important because Semaglutide slows the digestive process, meaning food takes longer to pass through the system, which contributes to a feeling of fullness. Our nutrition coaches also advise eating small, frequent meals spaced out throughout the day and avoiding large meals. Large meals can lead to adverse effects, such as stomach upset, diarrhea, or acid reflux, as they may exceed the stomach’s comfortable capacity.

Taking a gradual approach to increasing doses and focusing on the right types of food can be the difference between a medication that causes discomfort and one that supports significant, healthy weight loss over time—without the constant feeling of wanting to give up. Reach out to us for a free, no-obligation consultation, and we’ll be happy to explain how Semaglutide or other weight loss medications along with dietary and lifestyle changes could help change your life.

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