


While our main focus is preventing and treating obesity, we also strive to help our patients with high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and more. We use diet intervention, medication (GIP/GLP-1s) in Athens, GA, and vitamin supplementation to help our patients lose weight and feel better!

GIP/GLP-1s is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss. It works by increasing the body’s ability to produce insulin, a hormone that helps control sugar levels in the blood. Ozempic and Wegovy are the most common brands offering GIP/GLP-1s injections in Athens, GA.
This increase in insulin allows glucose in the bloodstream to be taken up and used as energy, thus regulating blood sugar levels. The recommended initial dose of the FDA approved Ozempic is 0.25 milligrams, injected once weekly for the first four weeks.
GIP/GLP-1s in Athens, GA helps suppress appetite, which benefits those trying to lose weight, but it should be combined with a healthy lifestyle for results that last long term.
GIP/GLP-1s is another weight loss medication we offer that works by mimicking the GLP-1 and GIP hormones that are naturally secreted by the intestine after a meal. This prompts insulin secretion and reduces appetite by slowing down the time it takes the stomach to empty and sends signals to the brain that you are full.
As a patient, you will have lab work performed here in our office to ensure that you are a good candidate for weight loss medication. If you are a good candidate, along with weekly injections performed in our office, you will also receive a recommended meal and exercise plan.
The amount and rate at which you lose weight depends on how healthy your overall diet and lifestyles is, as well as other factors such as age or metabolism.
Patients can expect to start seeing some benefits within four weeks from starting GIP/GLP-1s therapy in Athens, GA. It may take up to three months before they see significant effects on their initial body weight and waistline, with increased physical activity and improved eating and exercise habits associated with the drug’s use.
Some patients may experience appetite suppression within days or the first few weeks of starting the drug therapy, while others may take longer because timing always differs from person to person depending on individual responses. Each patient experiences different effects when using GIP/GLP-1s in Athens, GA. Regular monitoring allows better tracking of progress, while meeting specific needs for adjustments if warranted for improved clinical effectiveness.
How Long Does It Take for Weight Loss Medication to Start Working?
GIP/GLP-1s can take as little as four weeks, but may take eight to twelve weeks or longer for the effects to be physically noticeable. As time passes by, people taking GIP/GLP-1s in Athens, GA gradually notice improvements in their weight and overall health conditions, such as blood sugar levels.
A sustained use of GIP/GLP-1s helps facilitate healthy weight loss that ranges from 0.5 to 2 pounds per week, or more depending on other factors such as diet and physical activity level.
Does Taking GIP/GLP-1s Cause Side Effects?
As with any pharmaceutical medication, some patients taking GIP/GLP-1s in Athens, GA may experience some side effects such as nausea, headaches, and vomiting.

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