Weight Loss
Recent advances in weight loss pharmaceuticals have demonstrated an increase in success rates for patients trying to lose weight and have become a powerful tool in fighting obesity issues. These medications, such as those we use at Apex Health, can help in reducing appetite, increasing metabolism, or preventing the absorption of fat in the body.
These medications can aid in weight loss efforts for individuals struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
While these medications are very powerful, they must be used in conjunction with lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise. At Apex Health, we aim to help our patients in all facets of health to improve their health status.
To say weight loss is a difficult task is an understatement. Obesity is complex and difficult to overcome. We at Apex Health understand and share in the frustration many patients feel. As such, we take our role seriously and aim to help our patients reach a healthy weight and improve overall health.
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If you're struggling with your weight goals, we would love to discuss options to overcome the difficult process!
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Obesity is a serious, growing public health concern with which millions of Americans struggle. Obesity is a complex, insidious health issue that is difficult to overcome alone. Apex Health is ready to help patients reach their health goals, including losing extra weight they have gained.
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Obesity, if left untreated, can lead to or increase chances of developing a number of health concerns including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, even some forms cancer.
Weight loss is challenging process, and many people struggle to lose weight and keep it off. Genetic factors, underlying medical conditions, lifestyle habits, and a lack of access to resources and support systems can exacerbate obesity and make weight loss more difficult.
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Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a revolutionary weight loss medication tool for many patients who struggle with weight loss. It has shown to be effective in assisting in weight loss as well as treating and preventing many health risks associated with increased bodyweight.
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1). It helps patients feel full longer after eating, decrease hunger, decrease desire to snack in between meals, help control blood sugar, and help patients reduce bodyfat in a relatively quick timeframe.