Maybe you’ve tried it all. The fad diets. The super hard core exercise. Even if you’ve had some small, short term success, the scales inevitably bounces back, right? Well, maybe this is just your body’s resistance to losing the excess weight rather than a lack of discipline or motivation. Regardless of where you stand in your weight loss journey, if you’re looking for a solution that’s based on medical science and medically supervised, then you need to hear about GLP-1s & MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition.
MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition has been helping Salt Lake City and Orem, Utah and the surrounding cities with their weight loss since 1978. With 46 years of experience, MD Diet understands that the most important thing to them is that you get the results you’re looking for. Today, we’re using all the advancements in science that have occurred in the weight loss space over the past year to help people lose weight, including GLP-1s.
Beyond willpower: How can GLP-1s help you lose weight?
Medications like semaglutide (also known as Ozempic or Wegovy) and tirzepatide (also known as Mounjaro or Zepbound) are the GLP-1s. If you’re a person trying to lose weight who’s looking for a qualified GLP-1 doctor near you, it’s worth it to take a closer look.
These are not “magical” solutions, but rather FDA approved medications that target your body and make weight loss possible on a biological level. These medications are life-changing. One of the most frustrating things about trying to lose weight is the constant feeling of hunger, or the constant craving for sugar. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a naturally occurring gut hormone that acts in the body to decrease appetite, regulate the speed of digestion, and improve insulin secretion to help lower blood sugar levels. Similarly, GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) is another gut hormone that acts with GLP-1.
With medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, you’re not introducing a new hormone. In fact, with semaglutide, you’re adding an exact replica of a gut hormone that’s already occurring naturally within your body. Semaglutide is a “mimic” of GLP-1 while tirzepatide is a “mimic” of both GLP-1 and GIP. The result of GLP-1s is to:
- Decrease appetite: The GLP-1 sends a “full” message to the brain and decreases the desire for food to be consumed.
- Decrease the speed of gastric emptying: Food stays in the stomach longer, so the person isn’t eating as frequently.
- Improve insulin secretion to lower blood sugar: GLP-1 acts in the body to lower your blood sugar by increasing your insulin production when blood sugar levels are high and decreasing glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar). This is especially helpful for people with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance.
As a result of medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, weight loss patients in Utah have been able to have more successful results with the amount of weight they can lose. There have been clinical studies that have shown weight loss of anywhere between 15 – 22% (for tirzepatide) total body weight, which is very significant.
What makes MD Diet different for medically supervised weight loss in Utah?
GLP-1 medications work best in a medically supervised setting such as MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition, which is a physician-led medical facility, providing care by licensed healthcare providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nutritionists to meet the needs of our patients.
Medically supervised weight loss at MD Diet begins by:
- Taking the time to complete a bio-analysis, and then designing a plan of action that is based upon the results. Your bio-analysis will include data on: body composition, fat mass percentage, muscle mass, bone density, water weight, metabolic rate, and other physiologic factors. These results will be used to better design the plan of care specifically for you.
- After the bio-analysis and a review of your medical history is completed, your physician will determine if GLP-1s or other medications (e.g., Phentermine, Qsymia, or Contrave) can be beneficial for you in addition to your weight loss program. Your physician will also talk to you about side effects and how the medication might interact with your overall plan of action.
- Meet with one of our certified nutritionists who will work to help you develop realistic and maintainable nutrition goals.
- Have weekly weigh-ins and meetings with your physician to stay on track for results, make modifications if necessary, and receive the support you need. Consistency is the key to success.
- B-Vitamin Injections: A weekly B-Vitamin injection (including B12) to help improve your metabolism, increase energy and boost your general well-being. People find that this really helps with their energy and mental clarity, helping keep them motivated.
It is our integration that sets MD Diet apart, as we offer much more than simply a prescription filled at an online pharmacy! We offer prescription medication, medical supervision, nutritional counselling, and support.
Real Results from Real People in Utah!
We have been helping people in Utah lose weight in a safe, effective, sustainable way for 46 years! Our patients lose an average of 8-10 pounds per month and have reported losing anywhere from 30 to 65 to 130 pounds! Not only did they lose weight, they have also experienced a significant improvement in their health. Often, our patients experience the following:
- Improved blood pressure and cholesterol
- Improved blood sugar levels (often resulting in a reduction of diabetes medications)
- More energy and vitality
- Greater self-esteem and overall wellness
We proudly serve communities all over Utah with our clinics in South Salt Lake and Orem. Our programs are month to month with no long term contract. We understand that life can change, and if it does then we want you to know that your options don’t need to change with it. If you can’t visit our clinics in person, that is okay because we offer telehealth! Our comprehensive weight loss telehealth program is accessible all over Utah. So if you can’t visit our clinics you still can access MD Diet and its proven weight loss methods to Let the Skinny Out! No matter if you are in Logan, or St. George, you’ll have the guidance you need to reach your health goals, from the comfort of your own home. Through telehealth we can provide personalized consultations, prescription management and nutritional coaching, and physician oversight, bringing expert medical supervision to more Utahns!
Have Questions About GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications?
Q. Are GLP-1 medications safe? What about side effects? A. Prescribed and monitored by a physician, GLP-1 medications are safe. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation (especially initially), and are carefully managed by our physicians to minimize discomfort and ensure safety.
Q. How long do I need to take GLP-1 medications to lose weight? A. This will be determined by your MD Diet physician. For many patients, GLP-1 medications are part of a long-term plan to help maintain weight loss and avoid regaining the weight.
Q. Is the cost of GLP-1 medications covered by insurance? A. It depends on your insurance plan and diagnosis! Let’s find out together! Our team can help answer this question for you and provide you with information about potential costs of GLP-1 medications. Rest assured that at MD Diet we are committed to transparent pricing and the most competitive program prices.
Q. Can I take GLP-1 medications if I have a health condition? A. A thorough medical evaluation is necessary to ensure your safety. A doctor at MD Diet will review your medical history, along with your current health conditions, and help determine whether GLP-1 medications may be appropriate for you.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking GLP-1 medications? A. Without a plan, appetite may return and the weight may come back! We will provide nutritional counselling and education to help you maintain your progress through lifestyle and diet changes, should your physician determine it’s necessary to discontinue or adjust your GLP-1 medications.
Want to Try a Different Kind of Weight Loss?
If you’re ready to break the cycle of chronic dieting and begin your path to permanent, sustainable weight loss with a doctor’s assistance, MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition has helped Utahns “Let The Skinny Out!” for 46 years. See how medical weight loss, enhanced by the advancement of the GLP-1s, can help you reach your health goals. Contact MD Diet today! Get a free consultation at mddietclinic.com or give us a call!