GLP-1 Injections

 At East Coast IV, we offer two cutting-edge medications for medical weight loss:  Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. These medications are clinically proven to aid in significant weight loss by regulating appetite and enhancing insulin sensitivity. 

Semaglutide is a breakthrough medication that provides powerful benefits during weight loss.

Imagine a medication that dramatically lessens your hunger, and reduces the amount of food you want to eat, all while regulating your blood sugar, helping those carb cravings to go away. Semaglutide is just that medication!

The FDA has recently approved Semaglutide, a prescribed medication for Weight Loss. It mimics the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which increases insulin production, impacts blood sugar, and supports a healthy metabolism.

 Tirzepatide is an innovative medication designed for effective medical weight loss. It works by mimicking two natural hormones—GLP-1 and GIP—that play a key role in regulating blood sugar and appetite. 

This dual-action approach helps reduce hunger, increase feelings of fullness, and improve how your body processes sugars and fats. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, Tirzepatide has shown remarkable results in helping patients achieve substantial weight loss. 

At East Coast IV, we offer Tirzepatide as part of our comprehensive weight loss program, personalized to help you reach your health and wellness goals safely and effectively. 

 Both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections are administered once a week by subcutaneous injection (into fat) with a small insulin syringe. The dose is gradually increased over time, allowing you to continue to feel the amazing benefits of this medication.

Both medications also decreases "gastric emptying," the process by which stomach contents are moved into the first part of the small intestine which in return causes a person to feel full longer.

They also stimulate our body to create more insulin which removes sugar from the bloodstream. This helps to reduce our appetite and craving for sweets.

 GLP-1's works directly with the gastrointestinal system, so the most common side effects are gastrointestinal in nature.

Some of the most common side effects experienced by those who use GLP-1's for weight loss include:

• Nausea
• Gas
• Vomiting
• Constipations
• Stomach Pain
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea

 At East Coast IV, our medical weight loss process is simple, personalized, and supportive.

First, we schedule a free consultation with one of our licensed providers to review your health history, current weight, goal weight, and diet and exercise habits. This helps us create a tailored plan just for you.

Once you're approved, you can choose the most convenient option for receiving your medication: 

Visit one of our offices for your injections or opt to have a month's supply (four doses) shipped directly to your home.

After starting your injections, we will carefully monitor your progress and provide guidance as the pounds shed away. 

From start to finish, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your weight loss goals and supporting you every step of the way.