Good Candidates BMI of 30 or higher (obesity) BMI of 27+ with weight-related conditions (high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol) Previous unsuccessful attempts at diet and exercise alone Committed to lifestyle changes alongside medication Ready for regular physician monitoring Not Recommended For Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) History of pancreatitis Pregnant or planning to become pregnant Currently breastfeeding Why Fort Worth Patients Choose Highland Longevity for Semaglutide Not all semaglutide providers are the same
To maximize the benefits of the semaglutide weight loss program, it is vital to incorporate nutrient dense foods from all major food groups like non starchy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, lean protein foods, and legumes into your meal plan while avoiding refined grains, fried foods, and sugary drinks
Although GLP-1 receptor agonists have been shown to induce -cell proliferation in rodent models, particularly in young animals, this effect has not been consistently replicated in human islets, where -cell replication capacity is markedly limited
Genome Res 13(8):18631872
Anti-obesity GLP-1 includes Wegovy and Zepbound