Here are the primary benefits of GLP-1 therapy, which is part of the comprehensive medical weight loss Austin program at Simple Radiance Medspa: Average Body Weight Reduction: Patients typically achieve 10% to 20% or more total body weight loss than diet and exercise alone Reduced Food Noise: GLP-1 mimics effectively quiet the constant thoughts and cravings, making it easier to maintain a calorie deficit and support long-term habit change
Semaglutide, for comparison, targets GLP-1 only
Semaglutide has shown promising results for weight loss in non-diabetic individuals
For example, there is a seven times greater risk of diabetes in obese people compared to those of healthy weight, with a three-fold increase in risk for overweight people[14]
Some may notice rapid and substantial improvements, while others may experience more gradual or moderate results
Some patients anecdotally report differences in side effects based on time of day of injection, though this isn't established in clinical evidence