GLP-1 Agonist

Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists or GLP-1 agonists are a type of medication used for diabetes management and to provide medical weight loss. These medications mimic the effects of the hormone GLP-1, a hormone released in the digestive tract in response to eating. GLP-1 agonists can regulate blood sugar levels and help patients manage their metabolism. These medications have the effect of reducing appetite and stimulating significant weight loss

There are many different types of GLP-1 agonists for you to choose from if you decide that this is the right weight management treatment for you. Here at Uptown Medical Wellness & Anti-Aging Center, we’re proud to offer Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus) and Tirzepatide to our patients. While Tirzepatide is only available in injection form, Semaglutide can be taken as a pill. Both types of treatment have their own advantages. Your med spa clinician can help you decide the right treatment for you.

The team here at Uptown loves GLP-1 agonist treatments because of their many potential benefits. Some of the awesome advantages of GLP-1 agonists include:

• Lose body weight
• Manage blood sugar levels
• Manage metabolism
• Slow digestion
• Regulate high cholesterol
• Eliminate excess weight
• Combat digestive inflammation
• Reduce appetite
• Achieve weight loss goals

GLP-1 agonists can be a powerful tool on your weight loss journey, but they aren’t right for everyone. There are a few things that you’ll want to discuss with your clinician before deciding on treatment. GLP-1 agonists should only be taken if your body mass index is high enough, and they are generally only recommended if you have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.

GLP-1 agonists might not be right for you if you have a history of:

• Pancreatitis
• Gallbladder disease
• Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
• Medullary thyroid cancer

Here at Uptown, we’ll carefully review your medical history to ensure our treatments are right for you. Let us be your trusted McAllen GLP-1 provider.

GLP-1 agonists can be administered either via pill or injection. With consistent treatment, you can expect to see weight loss within just a few weeks, along with a reduction in cravings. However, you should also be aware of the potential side effects of GLP-1 agonists. Some common side effects of these treatments include:

• Stomach pain
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Low blood sugar
• Loss of muscle mass

In addition to the common side effects above, GLP-1 agonists can sometimes cause more rare and serious effects, including shaking, dizziness, weakness, and difficulty concentrating.