Weight Loss Drugs: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, tirzepatide, and semaglutide! Oh my!

Curious about Ozempic (semaglutide) or other GLP-1 medications (like tirzepatide, or Mounjaro or Wegovy) but nervous about potential side effects? We hear you. At Cambiati, we do things differently.

At Cambiati, we address things from a functional medicine standpoint, which means we look at it in the framework of the whole body, and how to get the biggest effect with the least amount of side effects. We are focusing a lot on microdosing, which we’ve seen be really effective and a way to be able to help clients get off of the medication rather than stay on as a permanent solution. We also have you work with a nutritionist at the same time you’re taking the medication so you have support, make sure you’re mitigating side effects, and create positive changes in your relationship with food.

Making Waves in the Weight Loss World

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, tirzepatide, and semaglutide are making waves in the weight-loss world, and for good reason. Promising results include losing between more than 15.5-20% of total body weight, and they seem to quiet the mind around the stress of obsessing about food and eating right. It simply takes the anxiety away around eating.

But, taking them at high dosages are designed to keep you on them long-term and causes you to lose weight too quickly. Not only is that unsustainable, but if you’re not getting support with making lifestyle changes alongside the drugs, you’re not going to get the most effective results. We think there’s a better way…

Another benefit of microdosing is a practical one: they’re less expensive. Since these medications are often not being covered by insurance, you may be looking for a more affordable way to make them work for you.

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How Do Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, tirzepatide, semaglutide work?

There are differences between the different classes of medications. Here’s what you need to know:

Semaglutide (brand names are Ozempic and Wegovy) is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. It works by mimicking the action of incretin hormones in the body, particularly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Here’s how semaglutide works:

  • Increased Insulin Secretion: Activation of GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas stimulates the release of insulin, which helps lower blood glucose levels after meals.
  • Decreased Glucagon Release: Inhibiting glucagon secretion, semaglutide helps prevent excessive glucose production by the liver, which lowers blood sugar.
  • Slowed Gastric Emptying: GLP-1 receptor activation delays the emptying of the stomach contents into the small intestine, which slows down the absorption of glucose from food into the bloodstream. This helps to prevent spikes in blood sugar levels after eating.
  • Reduced Appetite: Semaglutide affects appetite-regulating centers in the brain, leading to a decrease in appetite and food intake.

Overall, semaglutide helps to improve glycemic control, lower blood sugar levels, promote weight loss, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes. It is typically administered via subcutaneous injection once weekly and may be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medications.

Now, for tirzepatide (known as Mounjaro and Zepbound):

  • Tirzepatide is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.
  • It stimulates the GIP and GLP-1 receptors in the body.
  • Activation of these receptors promotes insulin release from the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels.
  • Tirzepatide slows down gastric emptying, reducing postprandial glucose spikes.
  • It also acts on the brain to decrease appetite and food intake.
  • This comprehensive approach improves glycemic control and aids in weight management for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

The decision on which medication to provide our clients with is very individualized, so it’s important we understand your medical history, goals, and expectations. Questions? Book a no-cost Breakthrough Session with a nutritionist to find out if our programs are right for you.

Who Should See Us

  • Have you tried to lose the weight but nothing seems to work?
  • Feel like you are doing all the things to lose weight but it’s just not budging?
  • Want to lose weight more easily?
  • Need a partner in your health journey?
  • Do you want to stop fixating on food?
  • Is your blood sugar elevated despite your best efforts?
  • Want a lifestyle change, and not a diet?
  • Wondering if your hormones are out of balance?
  • Do you need the extra boost to help reach your goals?
  • Have blood pressure, cholesterol, fatty liver, or blood sugar problems?
  • Are you concerned about your long-term health if you continue to carry excess pounds?
  • Do you want to learn to lose fat but not muscle?
  • Do you just want to be your healthy best?
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At Cambiati Wellness Programs, we know that personalized solutions work because each individual is unique. We don’t believe in starting your journey with paying for an initial session or limiting you to a brief 15 minutes to share your story. Our approach starts with a meaningful conversation to delve into your specific challenges and truly understand how we can offer support. Begin with a complimentary call with a dedicated nutrition expert who will attentively listen to your symptoms, past experiences, emotional concerns, and frustrations with medical providers. We want you to feel genuinely heard. From there, we craft a personalized plan for you, integrating targeted diet, herbs, and lifestyle changes to address your specific needs—whether it’s increasing energy, enhancing mood, losing weight, improving digestion, and more. If you’re seeking a lasting lifestyle change rather than a quick fix, Book a Breakthrough Session with a nutritionist to find out if our programs are right for you.

Testimonials

Before the program I was never able to do a diet for one month and it was so hard. But with Cambiati I never felt like it was hard. I wasn’t hungry, I didn’t crave sweets, I feel really positive and my fibromyalgia is better, and I take medicine only once a day.
-Teresa
I feel amazing so far! My appetite is cut in half! Amazing that it’s working at such a low dose. It’s only been 3 days but my blood sugar feels so much more stable, I can actually go out and do things without feeling ravenous! I’m so excited to see how things continue.
-Katrina

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Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, tirzepatide, semaglutide – Which One is Right for You?

  • Do you want to minimize side effects?
  • Do you want custom dosing?
  • Do you want to learn how to maintain muscle mass while losing fat?

One of the exciting things about semaglutide and tirzepatide is that we can customize the dosage just for you. We’re having some good success with microdosing these medications. This helps to minimize the side effects while getting benefits. We also hear that it helps quiet the mind, taking your focus off of food and other addictions, so you can get back to your true nature and live your life more fully and freely. We can also work with you to get off of the medications long-term. You want a practitioner who has a goal of helping you do get off of the medications long-term. We have worked with weight loss…..we know our stuff.

What Other Practices Get Wrong

Lots of medical practices are offering GLP-1 agonist medications regardless of their experience with weight loss or drugs like these. You’ve likely heard about the side effects that people are experiencing. We want to tell you that there is a better way. There is a way to not be on the medication the rest of your life. There is a way to minimize or avoid gastric distress. There is a way to reduce the muscle loss and “Ozempic face.” As the popularity of these medications has grown, lots of places threw their hat in the ring before they understood the consequences, or failed to look at more of the emerging research to understand how to do it in a healthier way (where people can get off of the medication without gaining the weight back). We waited for additional research before stepping in, and we know that there is a whole new way of approaching these GLP-1 medications while mitigating the crazy side effects.

Other practices are encouraging people to stay on these GLP-1 agonists pretty much indefinitely. As always, we stay on the most up-to-date, cutting-edge research to see how we can get you the benefits, but better. We’ve been innovating and having our clients do much smaller doses than is typically encouraged, with great results.

Better for Your Wallet & Your Health

Did you know that more is not always better? It’s also not always a better investment. If you could get better results with a lower dose that was less of an investment and contained fewer side effects, then it’s a win-win and the best of all worlds. One of the primary issues with current GLP-1 treatment protocols is the tendency to prescribe higher doses than necessary. Higher doses can significantly increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort. These side effects can be so severe that they deter people from continuing their treatment, undermining the long-term benefits of the medication. We find that even microdosing can be effective for some clients. If the high cost of these medications has kept you at bay, this is a great opportunity to revisit it. 

We can help you:

  • Figure out the right medication dose for you
  • Focus on supporting muscle mass retention while maximizing fat loss
  • Help you make lifestyle changes
  • Help reduce inflammatory conditions
  • Manage healthy blood sugar levels
  • Manage weight & energy
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We are committed to your success. We are with you every step of the way.

Many of us have been in your shoes. We know that our capacity for deep listening, empathy, and being generous with our time makes all the difference for many of our clients. We’ve heard again and again that our clients have felt truly heard and cared about. And since we know that accountability adds to your success exponentially, feeling that you have the right partner in your health journey is crucial. Our clients are often well-educated on nutrition, but putting it into practice is another thing. And our understanding of nutrition science has changed over the past few years.

Get Weight Loss Without the Crazy Side Effects

Pharmaceutical companies are in the business of keeping you on these drugs for a lifetime. The manufacturers of Ozempic and Wegovy literally call this out in their literature. You also may have heard about lots of crazy side effects with Ozempic and Wegovy.

One of the issues is the high doses used. One of the other issues is that lots of medspas or doctors are prescribing it but don’t know how to get people to change their habits. If you don’t change your underlying habits then you will have to always use the drugs to maintain weight loss results.

Our approach is different. We focus on giving you a leg up with a weight loss compound like semaglutide or tirzepatide that works at a dose where you minimize symptoms. Then we work with you on habits. Unlike other practitioners, we have a decade of experience in helping clients with just this. That way you can use the weight loss peptides as needed while learning new habits. We then can help you transition off to a brand new you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Tirzepatide, and Semaglutide are medications used to treat various metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes and obesity. They belong to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by mimicking the action of incretin hormones to regulate blood sugar levels and appetite.

These medications work by activating GLP-1 receptors in the body, which leads to increased insulin secretion, decreased glucagon release, slowed gastric emptying, and reduced appetite. This results in improved glycemic control and weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Ozempic and Wegovy are primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, while Mounjaro, Tirzepatide, and Semaglutide are being investigated for their potential use in both type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are typically administered via subcutaneous injection once weekly, while Tirzepatide and Semaglutide may be administered once weekly or once daily, depending on the specific formulation. We give you the medication monthly and you typically inject once a week at home.

Common side effects of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Tirzepatide, and Semaglutide may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, and injection site reactions. It’s important to discuss any side effects with your healthcare provider.

These medications may not be suitable for everyone. Individuals with a history of pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) should not take GLP-1 receptor agonists. Additionally, pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with their healthcare provider before taking these medications.

Yes, these medications can often be used in combination with other diabetes medications, such as metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin. However, it’s important to discuss all medications and treatment options with your healthcare provider to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

Individual response to these medications may vary, but many patients may start to see improvements in blood sugar levels and weight within a few weeks of starting treatment. It’s important to continue taking the medication as prescribed and follow up with your healthcare provider regularly for monitoring and adjustments as needed.

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