Weight Loss
Achieve a game-changing milestone in your weight loss journey with a customized approach.
Transform your health
Experience a life-changing breakthrough
Achieve transformative weight loss with our personalized approach. We have a team of providers to get you to your weight loss goal. We priorities your health by having monthly follow ups, body scans to ensure correct weight loss and safety, nutrition consults and regular blood draws. Wasatch Wellness uses semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 drugs to help assist in your weight loss journey.
Lose Up To 40% Body Fat
Unlock your potential with medication that addresses the underlying chemistry of weight loss.
First month could be as low as $200 for medication
Wasatch Wellness tries to utilize insurance when possible.
See Results In 1 – 3 Months
Experience noticeable weight loss within a month and achieve your weight loss goals.
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Every Step Of The Way
Yearly Wellness Exams
Begin your weight loss journey with a tailored consultation to assess your health history, goals, and lifestyle. We’ll then conduct comprehensive lab tests, including CBC, CMP, Thyroid panel, lipid panel, and A1C, to customize your GLP-1 treatment.
Medication Pickup + Demonstration
Pick up your GLP-1 medication at our clinic, where our team will give you a thorough demonstration on how to use it. We offer detailed instructions and ongoing support to help you administer the medication properly, boosting its effectiveness and aiding in your weight loss goals.
Monthly Visits
Experience personalized care with a monthly Telehealth check-up to monitor your progress, address any concerns or questions, and assess your overall well-being while using Semaglutide.
4 – 6 Month Re-Assessment
At 4-6 months into your GLP-1 treatment, we’ll conduct a follow-up with new lab tests and adjust as needed to keep you on track with your weight loss goals.
How does
How does weight loss medication work?
GLP-1 receptors like semaglutide and tirzepatide are an agonist that mimics the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. It binds to GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas, stomach, and brain, aiding in weight loss.
Reduces Appetite
GLP-1 slows stomach emptying, helping you feel fuller longer and eat less.
Increases Insulin Production
GLP-1 boosts insuline production to lower blood sugar, which can also laid in weight loss.
Reduces Cravings
GLP-1 may reduce cravings for sugary and fatty foods, aiding weight loss.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This consultation provides a comprehensive overview of potential risks and benefits
How is GLP-1 Dosed?
GLP-1 comes as a single-use injection pen with a pre-set dose, used once weekly on the same day, with or without food. Inject it subcutaneously in the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh, rotating the site each time. It may cause nausea and vomiting by slowing stomach emptying. Your healthcare provider will gradually increase your dosage every 4 weeks to manage side effects, aiming for a target dose of 2.4 mg weekly.
- Month 1: 0.25 mg once weekly for the first month
- Month 2: 0.5 mg once weekly for the second month
- Month 3: 1 mg once weekly for the third month
- Month 4: 1.7 mg once weekly for the fourth month
- Target maintenance dose: 2.4 mg once weekly
Some people may not reach the target dose due to side effects. In such cases, the healthcare provider may wait another month before increasing the dose or may stop the medication if the target dose cannot be tolerated.
Are There Serious Side Effects to GLP-1?
In some cases, GLP-1 may cause more serious side effects. The medication has a boxed warning — the FDA’s most serious warning — for a potential risk for thyroid C-cell tumors. This risk has been seen in animal studies, but it hasn’t been confirmed in people. Because of this, you shouldn’t take Semaglutide if you have a personal or family history of certain thyroid tumors.
Other serious side effects can include:
- Pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas)
- Cholelithiasis (gallbladder disease)
- Kidney damage
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) - Allergic reactions (including swelling of the face, tongue, or throat; difficulty breathing)
- Certain eye problems in people with Type 2 diabetes
- Fast heart rate
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are another risk listed on the medication’s labeling because it’s been
reported with other weight loss medications. Let your healthcare provider know right away if you’re
experiencing any changes in mood or behavior, or if you’re having suicidal thoughts.
What Do We Know About GLP-1 Side Effects?
Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects tend to happen most frequently when taking this medication. The most common are nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. You may experience these effects more strongly when your healthcare provider increases your dose.
Additional common side effects can include:
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Dizziness
- Bloating
- Burping
Can I Take Other Medications While Using GLP-1?
Since GLP-1 can lower your blood sugar, it can interact with other blood sugar-loweringmedications. Examples include insulin and medications that cause insulin to be released, like sulfonylureas. Combining these medications can result in dangerously low blood sugar levels.
If you’re taking one of these medications, your healthcare provider may lower the other medication’s dose while starting you on GLP-1. And as a general rule, it’s important to diligently monitor your blood sugar if you have Type 2 diabetes. This is especially the case before and during treatment to ensure that your readings stay within a safe range.
Another potential interaction is with oral medications. GLP-1 slows down how quickly food leaves your stomach. This may affect how certain oral medications are absorbed by your body when they’re taken together. Your healthcare provider can determine which interactions potentially affect you and how to manage them.
What Else Should I Do to Help With My Weight Loss Journey While Using GLP-1?
- Exercise! Incorporate a balanced exercise routine, including cardio and weight lifting, to support the maintenance of lean muscle mass.
- Consult with our nutritionist, Kelli Gray, who provides comprehensive dietary and nutritional guidance, including the option of a hair analysis. Kelli offers personalized consultations, starting at just $35, available on a weekly or monthly basis.
- Look at the broader picture of your health journey. For some patients, their journey to feeling healthy and their best goes beyond weight loss to underlying causes such as hormone imbalance. Consider a consultation with our hormone providers.