Bloomington Weight Loss is excited to offer patients the recently Doctor approved Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). It is a peptide hormone that naturally occurs in the body. Hormones are molecules that signal organs within the body, regulating behavior and physiology. The Bloomington GLP-1 is similar to naturally occurring forms from short chains of amino acids secreted in the intestines and the solitary tract of the brain stem when a person eats. That process helps you secrete insulin, which can decrease your overall blood sugar level.

When it comes to medical weight loss, these prescription medications slow the movement of food as it travels from the stomach into the small intestine. That is why it is effective for making patients full faster and keeping them satiated longer. When someone consumes fewer calories, they are functioning at a calorie deficit. The energy provided by the missing calories is replaced by fuel from fat stores in the body, causing a person to lose weight.

The other key is this peptide’s ability to satiate. If you’ve ever tried and failed at shedding unwanted pounds before, it was likely due to cravings and hunger. Glucagon-like peptide-1 helps patients feel full longer, making weight reduction easier by reducing those cravings and hunger sensations that thwart so many dieting attempts.

The top advantage found in GLP-1 clinics is access to weight loss specialists. The staff within the program understand the various ways people gain and lose weight and can apply their knowledge to patients under their care. That can help keep weight reduction consistent, with fewer stalls or gains during treatment. Also, Bloomington GLP-1 is only available through our doctor supervised program.

Ours is one of the most effective weight loss programs because this peptide is adjustable to meet the changing needs of patients. The medication starts at a quarter dose, giving the body time to adjust and reducing potential side effects. Dosage levels increase to half, three-quarters, and one milligram, depending on the treatment plan and weekly results. Higher medication levels keep your weight loss journey on track and fat burning at peak levels.

Unlike over-the-counter diet supplements, Glucagon-like peptide-1 has a growing body of evidence demonstrating consistent results. That is why it gets approval from the Food and Drug Administration (Doctor). Our clinic works directly with a compounding pharmacy that produces a regulated formula that does not vary between batches. We’ve prepared each treatment to match a patient’s health conditions and weight loss goals, making it a safe form of medical weight loss that does not have the downtime or costs associated with invasive surgeries.

Even the most trusted prescription medications can produce unwanted side effects, including those used at GLP-1 clinics. The nice thing about using this naturally occurring peptide is the side effects are minimal, especially when compared to amphetamine-based or mimicking medicines.

A few patients in the program may experience a few bouts of loose stool in the first couple of weeks. More rare still are instances of mild nausea, which we can treat if needed. Another possibility happens when patients are several months into the program and taking a one-milligram dose of the Glucagon-like peptide-one. There have been some instances of a patient developing constipation at these medication levels.

That is one of the reasons the weekly check-ins are so effective. It allows us to adjust medications to keep you comfortable and safe throughout your weight loss journey. Doctor supervised weight reduction helps to minimize potential side effects, no matter how small they might be. Our weight loss specialists have the knowledge and training to assist with issues arising from using these medications or any lifestyle changes you will implement.

There are no stimulant-based side effects that present potential health problems of their own, so GLP-1 is considered a safe form of medical therapy for those who can not use other medications because of their health markers and pre-existing conditions.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 is a naturally occurring peptide hormone, while Phentermine is an amphetamine-based molecule. Some of the characteristics of Phentermine include:

• Is a stimulant
• Classified as a controlled substance
• Supresses appetite
• Has cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and neurological side effects
• Used short term

It has the potential for abuse or addiction, so the government tightly controls its distribution. Weight loss doctors prescribing Phentermine will offer it as a prescription for up to 12 weeks before stopping the drug. It suppresses a patient’s appetite but generates several potential unwanted side effects. Elevated blood pressure is one of the more concerning ones as it forces the heart to work harder.

When patients discontinue Phentermine, they can experience withdrawal symptoms. The lost weight usually returns, and some patients gain more. Their treatment did not retrain their eating habits. Conversely, the characteristics of this Glucagon-like peptide-1 include things like:

• non-stimulant
• Not labeled as a controlled substance
• Reduces appetite
• Keeps you satiated longer
• Has minimal digestive side effects
• Can be used long term

This peptide hormone is not a stimulant, meaning it is not a controlled substance. Patients do not run the same risk of abuse or addiction as amphetamine-based medical users. Instead of masking hunger, GLP-1 slows the digestive process. That makes one feel fuller on less food and keeps them satiated for longer from that food. The side effects are mild and center around the digestive system; you won’t experience the same potential issues from this naturally occurring peptide. Patients can take this medication twice as long or more as Phentermine, up to six months or longer if needed.

These are the reasons why our clinic uses Glucagon-like peptide-1 for medical weight loss. Using Doctor approved medications for weight loss means you shed unwanted pounds consistently and safely.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment in our clinic for patients like yourself. We can establish a solid relationship between you and a specialist with losing weight. The decision is yours, so when you’re ready, we’ll be here. Contact the office and get started on the best program to help you lose weight. An initial weight loss consultation gets you started on weekly treatments with medication for weight loss, so contact Bloomington Weight Loss at (952) 900-4228 and start down the final road on your final weight loss journey today.

We provide weight loss services for clients that live in these areas of Bloomington, MN:

Bloomington, West Bloomington, East Bloomington, Normandale Lake, South District Loop, Penn-American, Savage, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Saint Paul, Hopkins, Prior Lake, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Mendota, Chanhassen, Lakeville, Rosemount, Excelsior, Chaska, Wayzata, Inver Grove Heights, Navarre, Minnetonka Beach, Farmington, South Saint Paul, Victoria, Spring Park, Long Lake, Carver, Newport, Saint Paul Park, Mound, New Market, Elko, Jordan, Webster, Cottage Grove, Maple Plain, Hamel, Saint Bonifacius, Osseo, Vermillion, Castle Rock, Loretto, Cologne, Waconia, New Prague, Hampton, Lake Elmo, Hastings, Willernie, Circle Pines, Randolph, Belle Plaine, Delano, Rockford, Hanover, Hugo and Cannon Falls.

We also offer weight loss medications for people in these Minneapolis, MN neighborhoods:

Minneapolis, Calhoun-Isles, Bryn Mawr, Cedar-Isles-Dean, East Bde Maka Ska, East Isles, Kenwood, Lowry Hill, Lowry Hill East, South Uptown, West Maka Ska, Camden, Cleveland, Folwell, Lind-Bohanon, McKinley, Shingle Creek, Victory, Webber-Camden, Central, Downtown East, Downtown West, Elliot Park, Loring Park, North Loop, Stevens Square, Longfellow, Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe, Longfellow, Seward, Near North, Harrison, Hawthorne, Jordan, Near North, Sumner-Glenwood, Willard Hay, Nokomis, Diamond Lake, Ericsson, Field, Hale, Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, Northrop, Page, Regina, Wenonah, Northeast, Audubon Park, Beltrami, Bottineau, Columbia Park, Holland, Logan Park, Marshall Terrace, Northeast Park, Sheridan, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Waite Park, Windom Park, Phillips, East Phillips, Midtown Phillips, Phillips West, Ventura Village, Powderhorn, Bancroft, Bryant, Central, Corcoran, Lyndale, Powderhorn Park, Standish, Whittier, Southwest, Armatage, East Harriet, Fulton, Kenny, King Field, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, Tangletown, Windom, University, Cedar-Riverside, Como Park, Marcy-Holmes, Nicollet Island, East Bank and Prospect Park.

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