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A fresh start with GLP-1 drugs:  Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

Are you frustrated and discouraged with your efforts to lose weight and keep it off? GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide from Sunrise Health combined with our personalized diet and exercise programs, and one on one support could be the solution you are looking for.

What are GLP-1 drugs: Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

While GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs were originally developed and used to help people with diabetes, they have also been found to be incredibly popular and useful for helping people lose weight. Studies have shown that Semaglutide and Tirzepatide can help people lose between 15% - 25% of their bodyweight.

How Semaglutide and Tirzepatide work for weight loss

  1. They slow down gastric emptying. The slowdown in the movement of food through the stomach will make you feel full faster and longer.
  2. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide also work by activating GLP-1 receptors in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. By activating these receptors, GLP-1 medications reduce hunger and increase the feeling of fullness.
  3. They improve metabolic function. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide optimize your metabolic function by regulating blood sugar levels, increasing insulin sensitivity and by stimulating fat cell oxidation, all of which will help you lose weight more effectively.
  4. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide can help shift the body’s “set point”. We all have a “set point” or a default weight. This is usually determined by our genetics. If a person loses weight, the brain will try to increase it again back to the “set point” by making you feel hungrier and slowing down your metabolism. This will cause you to regain all the weight you lost. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide turn this mechanism off. Thus, when the weight is lost, the feelings of hunger are still suppressed, so you won’t regain the weight.
  5. Tirzepatide is also a GIP receptor agonist, which further enhances all of the above effects.
Sunrise Health is a leading provider of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections in the Bay Area and Central Valley. Contact us at 209-524-2000 or sunrisehealth.ca@gmail.com to schedule a free consultation.
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Benefits of using Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for weight loss

  1. Powerful appetite suppression and significant weight loss.
    • Clinical trials have shown substantial weight loss among individuals taking these medications, often exceeding the results seen with traditional methods like diet and exercise alone.
    • Semaglutide: Patients may lose up to 15-20% of their body weight with consistent use.
    • Tirzepatide: Studies have demonstrated even greater weight loss potential, with patients losing up to 22.5% of their body weight.
  2. Convenient once weekly injection which can be done at home or in office.
  3. Dramatically reduced “Food Noise” – the constant thoughts about food.
  4. Can be used in combination with other weight loss drugs like Phentermine.
  5. Cardiovascular Benefits
    • Both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have been associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes, including:
      • Improved blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity
      • Lower cholesterol levels
      • Decreased risk of major cardiovascular events (e.g., heart attack, stroke)

Side effects of GLP-1 medications

Side effects of GLP-1 medications can vary for each individual. Theseare usually mild for most patients and generally improve as your bodyadjusts to the medication. If needed, we can prescribe additionalmedications such as Zofran to help alleviate some of these sideeffects. Below is a list of most common issues

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heartburn
  • Abdominal pain
  • Gas
  • Constipation
  • Headache

Who is NOT a candidate for treatment with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

While Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are generally well tolerated and safe to use, they cannot be taken if you have any of the following:

  • Personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC).
  • Personal or family history of Pancreatitis.Personal or family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type II.
  • Known allergy to GLP-1 medications.
  • Are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Using Insulin or Sulfonylurea medications (Glyburide or Glipizide).

How our weight loss program works

During your first visit we will discuss your weight loss goals and what has and hasn’t worked in the past. Then Dr. Basi will evaluate your medical history and perform a brief physical exam. If everything looks good, then Dr. Basi and his team will create a personalized treatment regimen including a diet and exercise plan and GLP-1 medications Semaglutide or Tirzepatide.

Please note: Not everyone will be eligible for GLP-1 medications due to previous medical history or current health issues. If this is the case, we also offer a prescription appetite suppressant program using popular medications such as Phentermine, Phendimetrazine and Diethylpropion, which can also be considered.

During your initial visit we will prescribe your GLP-1 medication and show you how to inject yourself at home. If you prefer, you can come to the office and have us inject you free of charge. Follow up appointments are scheduled once a month and can be scheduled more frequently depending on your needs. Medications will be dispensed on a monthly basis. Our expert medical staff is  available by phone 24/7 or email.

Pricing

The price for our GLP-1 Program is as follows:

  • Semaglutide program – includes monthly office visits, medication and injection supplies.
    $300.00 - $350.00 per month depending on dosage.
  • Tirzepatide program – includes monthly office visits, medication and injection supplies.
    $500.00 - $600.00 per month – depending on dosage.
Medical Weight Loss

For our patients that are concerned about cost, we recommend Semaglutide first, as it will likely give the results most patients are looking for. Tirzepatide can be considered at a later time, if a plateau is reached or if desired results are not obtained with Semaglutide.

Please call for most up to date pricing.

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