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Weight Loss Program coming June 1st
Tirzepatide Weight Loss Program-
At Body Concepts Med Spa, we have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the most updated, safe care in weight loss management. Our staff includes board-certified physicians, Registered Nurses and certified technicians , all of whom are passionate about helping our clients achieve their weight management goals.
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What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is a dual function GLP1/GIP receptor agonist, that is taken in the form of once-weekly subcutaneous injection. GLP1 and GIP are incretin hormones, which are hormones released naturally when eating. When the GLP1/GIP medication is bound, it mimics these hormones, and increases insulin while decreasing glucagon (the hormone responsible for eating) release which decreases blood sugar. These reactions lead to delayed gastric emptying, and the brain receives signals that the stomach is full.
Due to this, tirzepatide is indicated as an adjunct with diet and exercise to control blood glucose in type 2 diabetics. Off-label, tirzepatide has also been seen to aid in weight loss.
What is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide?
Trizepatide is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide–GLP-1 receptor agonist. This means this medication works on two different receptors, GIP and GLP-1. The GIP receptors are activated to improve insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion, satiety (feeling full), and fat burn (lipolysis). Simultaneously, the GLP-1 receptors are stimulated to decrease glucagon secretion, slow gastric emptying, and decrease appetite. Concurrent action on both GIP and GLP-1 produces weight loss, lowered cholesterol, and reduced cardiovascular risk for patients.
The dosing for compounded tirzepatide starts at 2.5mg per week and increases based on the patient’s response. Thus dose increases with tirzepatide are less frequent, once every 4-6 weeks on average. Semaglutide dosing starts at 0.25mg per week and increases weekly, based on the patients’ response. Both medications aim not to achieve the maximum dose but to have controlled, monitored, and safe weight loss with minimal side effects.
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