Have you tried and failed weight loss time and time again? You might have felt like you were fighting a losing battle with your own metabolism. You’ve tried diet after diet, gone to the gym and counted calories, and yet the scale doesn’t seem to move. You don’t have an issue with motivation, but rather your biology is working against you.

Medical technology has come along way in helping people lose weight, with more effective results than the traditional fad diet. Medical weight loss using GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide has helped patients all over Utah lose weight safely, and under the supervision of a doctor. GLP-1 medications can help you lose weight and keep it off with a medically-proven path.

What Are GLP-1 Medications?

GLP-1 medications represent a groundbreaking advancement in medical weight loss. Unlike traditional “diet pills,” GLP-1s are a type of medication that mimic the natural hormones glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) in the body. These hormones regulate the following processes:

  • Appetite: GLP-1 medications slow the speed at which the stomach empties, which leads to a feeling of fullness and fewer cravings. This allows patients to eat less in smaller portions and without the feeling of being deprived.
  • Blood Sugar: GLP-1 medications cause insulin to be released and block the production of glucagon when the patient’s blood sugar levels are high. GLP-1 medications help to regulate the blood sugar levels so they don’t spike, which causes hunger.
  • Metabolism: GLP-1 medications help to regulate these key areas and allow the body to adjust its metabolism.

GLP-1 medication can help patients lose 15–22% of their total body weight on Tirzepatide.

How Do GLP-1 Medications Work at MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition?

GLP-1 medications are highly effective, but only when used under a doctor’s supervision. That’s the difference between MD Diet Weight Loss & Nutrition and an app or a med spa. We’ve offered medically-supervised weight loss for 46 years. We’re a provider clinic with licensed doctors, providers (nurses and nurse practitioners) and nutritionists to help you lose weight and keep it off safely.

When you choose MD Diet for your GLP-1 medication, you get a proven program:

Get Started with a Complete Bio-Analysis We perform a comprehensive bio-analysis to establish your precise metabolic requirements and body type, while uncovering physiological obstacles that might hinder the achievement of your weight loss objectives. This data forms the basis of your tailored weight loss plan.

Guidance from Our Medical Team We will evaluate your full medical history and determine if GLP-1 is a suitable option for you. Our medical team will monitor your progress, adjusting dosages regularly as needed (even on a weekly basis) and managing any possible side effects.

More than just medications Medication can be a vital part of your weight loss program, but to be most effective it must be combined with lifestyle modifications. Our program includes nutritional counseling, a custom nutrition plan with recipes, instruction on adopting healthier habits, and weekly weigh-ins. For those patients in our programs, we include a weekly injection of B-Vitamin supplements, to assist in metabolic processes throughout the program.

A Unique Plan for Every Body Your weight loss plan should be as individualized as you are. Our program is tailored to your specific body, metabolism, and health goals – from your GLP-1 prescription to your nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. We don’t just prescribe medication.

Whether you live in Salt Lake County or Utah County, we can treat you. We have two locations in South Salt Lake and Orem and offer a robust telehealth program.

Results that Last

MD Diet’s medical weight loss program results go beyond weight loss. Our patients will, on average, lose an average of 8-10 pounds per month. But more importantly, the program improves your overall health.

Better Health Our patients are frequently treated for weight-related health issues, such as a reduction in diabetes medication due to improved blood sugar control, improved blood pressure or improved blood cholesterol.

Long-Term Results Unlike most weight-loss diets that create weight fluctuations, our medical science-driven treatment program is designed for sustainable results. The combination of lifestyle adjustments and GLP-1 medications enables our patients to maintain the results of their weight loss.

Increased Vitality Patients often tell us that not only does their overall health improve, but they also have more energy and self-esteem, and they become more physically mobile, so that they can get back to the life they love, with the body that can make it happen, and keep it that way!

For 50 years, MD Diet was Salt Lake City’s most trusted medical weight loss clinic – thousands of patients have turned their lives around. That’s the clinic your neighbor lost 40 pounds at! The clinic that put your friend’s diabetes into remission! MD Diet has put science back into weight loss medicine, combining the latest medical science with a tradition of patient-centered care that is “Let the Skinny Out!” for good.

Common Questions About GLP-1 Medications at MD Diet

  1. What are GLP-1 medications and how do they help with weight loss? GLP-1 medications (Semaglutide / Ozempic, Wegovy and Tirzepatide / Mounjaro, Zepbound) are prescriptions that come in injectable format that replicate your body’s own natural hormones. They do this by slowing down digestion and increasing feelings of satiety, thus reducing food intake and keeping blood sugar stable. This allows the body to lower calorie consumption and better control weight compared to diet and exercise alone.
  2. Are GLP-1 meds safe? Who can get them? When prescribed and supervised by a physician, GLP-1 medications are safe, generally well-tolerated and effective. Like all medications, side effects can occur, and our medical staff will go over them with you. Eligible patients are those with obesity (a body mass index, BMI, of 30 or higher) or those who are overweight (BMI of 27 or higher) with a related health condition (high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, or high cholesterol) that could improve with weight loss. Determining if you are a candidate for GLP-1s for weight loss requires a medical exam with an MD Diet physician or nurse practitioner.
  3. How long do I need to stay on the meds for weight loss? The length of time a patient will use GLP-1 medications is determined in collaboration with their MD Diet physician. Some patients remain on the drugs long term to help sustain weight loss as well as manage related health conditions. The aim is to make this a sustainable path to long term weight management for patients, and your provider will help you develop a customized program based on your needs and goals. Careful monitoring and follow up visits, including potential adjustments to the dosage will be a part of your program.
  4. How much does GLP-1 medication weight loss treatment cost? Our GLP-1 weight loss medication programs are month to month at MD Diet, with no long term contract, because we have faith in our ability to help our patients meet their goals and lose weight. The cost of your individual program will vary depending on the medication used and dosing. Pricing will also depend on whether you are being treated with our comprehensive medical weight loss program. We invite you to schedule a FREE consultation to find out about the details of a GLP-1 medication program and what the cost will be. It is our goal to make medically supervised weight loss treatments accessible to all of our patients across Utah.
  5. Can I get these medications from your telehealth program? Absolutely! We have a state-wide telehealth program that can provide medically supervised weight loss programs and GLP-1 therapy to any patients across the state of Utah. Our telehealth program is identical in service to our in-person programs, providing all of the expertise and guidance you need to successfully achieve your weight loss goals.

Let the Skinny Out!

If you are ready to get beyond the frustration of failed attempts to lose weight, we can help! At MD Diet Weight Loss and Nutrition Clinic we are a team of medical weight loss experts located in South Salt Lake, Utah – but with our extensive statewide telehealth network, we are also available across Utah. Learn what 48 years of science-based, medically supervised weight loss can do for you.

Get started by scheduling your FREE consultation with us at MDDietClinic.com – and take the first step in becoming your healthiest self.