Award-Winning Doctor Talks about Semaglutide

Discover Health in Bradenton, FL, is directed by Dr. McConnell and uses Semaglutide to aid those in their weight-loss endeavors. Our physician is an astonishing medical family practitioner passionate about America's obesity problem in adults and children.

What is Semaglutide?

You may have heard about this weight-loss drug by names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. This medication is administered by subcutaneous injection, meaning, that it is given by a hair-thin needle just under the first layer of skin or subcutaneously once a week. This drug is a GLP-1 Agonist.

While this medication is in the group of medications named Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, each medication is meant for different conditions. This medication's action is to lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin release and reducing glucagon. If you have a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, this drug is not for you.

This drug reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in those who are at high risk for cardiovascular events. When you eat a meal and the food is in your stomach, this drug delays the emptying of your stomach, thus reducing your appetite and hunger for more food. This drug helps those who are overweight reduce their weight.

What You Need to Know About Semaglutide (FDA-Approved)

Discover Health in Bradenton, FL, explains that there are possible Side Effects of Semaglutide that are not limited to the following:

• Low Blood Sugar
• Nausea, vomiting
• Heartburn
• Burping
• Gas
• Bloating
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

While the following serious side effects are rare, you could have them and must report them to the doctor. Allergic reactions like hives, itching, dizziness, a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face, tongue, or throat can occur, including the following:

• Vision changes
• Suicidal thoughts
• Mood changes
• Light-headed
• Swelling/lump in the neck/trouble swallowing/hoarseness
• Upper stomach pain, fever, clay-colored stools, jaundice
• Hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, and jitters
• Decreased urination
• Stomach cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea

Our doctor reviews your medical history, your attempts at weight loss that failed, current medication taken, family history for cancer, pregnancy possibilities, diabetic history, current diagnoses, current breastfeeding, and much more to determine if you are a good candidate for Semaglutide therapy for weight loss. You must also be 18 years of age or older to take this weight-loss drug.

Seeking Weight Loss?

If you have tried desperately to lose weight without luck, call Dr. McConnell at (914) 667-2796 at his office at Discover Health in Bradenton, FL, for possible Semaglutide therapy. Our doctor wants to meet you and help you with obesity.