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Serving States: AZ, CT, CO, DE, DC, FL, ID, IA, KS, ME, MT, NE, NV, NH, OR, RI, SD, TX, WY
AMAZING PATIENT TRANSFORMATION!
TESTIMONIAL WALL
FACT: 71% OF THE ENTIRE U.S. IS OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE
Here's the scary part. With being overweight / obese comes with the consequences of type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease etc. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is a roller coaster that leads to disease & dysfunction!
From The Desk Of Tifany Brown, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Over the past few years I've had the privilege of helping thousands of patients not only lose weight, but get healthy in the process. Our integrative weight loss system is a revolutionary approach to losing fat fast. It is the combination of years of testing, tweaking, refining, researching, and mastering a protocol that works.
This is a clinically proven protocol backed by nearly 100 years of science and research. This isn't guesswork. This is NOT a one size fits all cookie cutter approach. This is the SOLUTION to weight loss struggles. I'm confident in saying this because I've seen first hand the lives that have been transformed. People getting off their cholesterol meds. People getting off their blood pressure meds. People sleeping better. People having more energy. People feeling less achy / inflamed.
In our clinic we have a saying..."We Don't Guess...We TEST!"
Believe it or not, not everybody should be eating green beans! Not everybody should be eating eggs, pineapple etc.
This is why we FOOD TEST!
INTEGRATIVE WEIGHT LOSS APPROACH
The clinically proven system (backed by decades of research) that will put you on the fast track to success!
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​A protocol designed & customized for YOU which means NO MORE GUESSING on your part!
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​A program designed with FOODS, NUTRIENTS, TOXINS, & INFLAMMATION in mind...which means health benefits far beyond weight loss will be experienced!
A simple and COMFORTABLE program to follow without all of the cumbersome confusion of counting carbs, macros, & ratios!
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​A practitioner guided protocol to ensure your weight loss success!
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​​A SUSTAINABLE lifestyle approach that will allow you to keep the weight off LONG-TERM!
OUR APPROACH IS UNIQUE!
Remember, we take a "global" look with weight loss. We look at a variety of factors including foods, nutrients, toxins, inflammation, cell health etc.
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​In order to truly get well and lose fat fast, you need a doctor who is like a detective. Somebody who will take the time and dig for the root cause. NOT somebody who spends 5 minutes with you, gives you a "generic protocol" and says come back next week.
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​If you're sick of the weight loss information overload (i.e. INFObesity) & food confusion...then let's hop on a discovery call. No cost, simply a chance to ask each other questions and determine if our functional weight loss system would make sense for you.
KEEP IN MIND OUR PRACTICE IS 100% VIRTUAL AND WE HELP PATIENTS FROM THE FOLLOWING STATES
AZ, CT, CO, DE, DC, FL, ID, IA, KS, ME, MT, NE, NV, NH, OR, RI, SD, TX, WY
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What is Semaglutide?Semaglutide (The Weight Loss Peptide) injection is a treatment for obesity. It’s proven highly effective in clinical trials. It is administered through an injection (generally in the thigh) and is taken once per week. In order to take semaglutide, you’ll need to plan on weekly trips to your healthcare provider or be comfortable giving yourself injections. Patients on semaglutide have reported losing as much as 80lbs, with clinical trials showing patients losing an average of 12.4% of their body weight over 68 weeks. Patients must start semaglutide with a lower dose and gradually increase the dosage over 16-20 weeks in order to reduce the gastrointestinal side effects. There are significant benefits with this game changer medication.
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What is the difference between Semaglutide, Wegovy and Ozempic?When discussing medications, there is usually a generic name and a Brand name. In this case: Semaglutide- is the generic name Ozempic- is a Brand name Wegovy- is a Brand name All of the medications are essentially the same.
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How does taking Semaglutide work for weight loss?By mimicking the naturally occurring peptide hormone known as GLP-1, Semaglutide produces weight loss by stimulating insulin release and effectively reducing appetite. 1. Stimulating insulin release results in better stabilization in blood sugars which is an essential part of weight loss 2. Semaglutide not only reduces appetite but increases the satisfaction after eating. Even if you do not have a full stomach, the medication acts on the receptors in the stomach and the brain that are responsible for satiety (satisfaction after eating). The Semaglutide Weight Loss Program works best with a low carb diet. A thorough discussion of dietary recommendations will be discussed with you by our providers.
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Who cannot take Semaglutide?Although Semaglutide is a safe therapy approved by the FDA for weight loss, it is not safe if you have any of the following: diabetic retinopathy (eye damage resulting from diabetes) impaired kidney function thyroid cancer family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma kidney disease (/w likely reduction in kidney function) pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) low blood sugar multiple endocrine neoplasia (type 2) If you have any of the above conditions, please schedule a virtual consultation with our provider to discuss our other weight loss therapies that may be right for you.
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How is the medication administered?This medication is given subcutaneously. That means it is administered in the "fatty" areas of our body: abdomen, arms, thighs. using a tiny insulin needle (you will hardly feel it).
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How often is the medication administered?Once Weekly
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Does Semaglutide need to be refrigerated?Yes, however most vials can be refrigerated for a specific time frame determined by the pharmacy.
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How long will I need to take the medication?There are no strict protocols to determine how long you should take this medication. In the clinical trial, the patients took the medication for 52-68 weeks. Our recommendation is to continue the medication until you reach your goal weight.
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How does Semagltuide Work-The ScienceIf you want to take a deep dive into the clinical trial that led to the FDA approving Semaglutide as the first weight loss drug in 15 years, you can find it here. But we thought you may also want to read a quick summary: The trial lasted about 16 months The mean change in body weight from baseline to week 68 (16 months) was −14.9% in the semaglutide group as compared with −2.4% with placebo The change in body weight from baseline to week 68 was −15.3 kg (33.6 lbs) in the semaglutide group as compared with −2.6 kg (5.72 lbs) in the placebo group Some participants dropped out of the trial due to nausea and diarrhea, but most determined the side effects were mild and easily managed. (Our providers have noticed these side effects are significantly reduced when the medication is titrated slowly). Another article titled Semaglutide for Weight Loss discovered that in addition to weight loss as discussed above, 40-50% of trial participants reported an improved quality of life.
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Where can I buy semaglutide?We are happy to help! If you are in our service area (see map below) Schedule your weight Loss Visit Virtually with our provider The visit will include a comprehensive evaluation with measurements, Baseline Lab Work*, dietary and exercise recommendations and access to the private patient-provider portal for messaging. Medication will be mailed directly to your home with needles included. If you are not in our service area, we recommend using google search to find a provider in your state.
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Who can prescribe Semaglutide?Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
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Is Semaglutide covered by Insurance?Generally speaking, it is not. However there are some plans/policies that may cover weight loss medications and therefore possibly cover semaglutide. For others, you may work with a provider who will send a letter to your insurance company on your behalf to attempt approval. Realistically, insurance companies are typically about 4 years behind in approving new drugs. At Versatile Therapeutics, we do not accept insurance.
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