Obesity and excess weight have been linked to more than 200 comorbidities and associated health conditions. However, if you carry excess weight, research shows that many of these conditions can be reversed, prevented, or dramatically reduced in severity by losing just 5-15% of your body weight. Semaglutide is an FDA-approved GLP-1 agonist that can help you lose up to 20% of your body weight, reduce your risk for serious health conditions, and experience better overall health.
With nearly 40% of American adults classified as obese (with a BMI of 30 or higher) and more than 50% of new diabetes diagnoses linked to obesity every year, excess weight has become a serious problem. Losing that weight, however, can be an even bigger problem—people who carry excess weight will make, on average, 7 attempts to lose it before they are successful.
Specially-compounded GLP-1 agonists like Semaglutide are quickly becoming the solution millions of people have been looking for to finally lose those extra pounds, improve their health, and change their lives. At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, we combine proven, science-backed offerings like Semaglutide with leading-edge testing technology and well-established protocols to create comprehensive medical weight loss programs that are tailored to your unique body. Our advanced therapies are designed to work synergistically in addressing the myriad variables that influence weight loss, including boosting energy, managing appetite, optimizing nutrition, and regulating hormones. With Semaglutide from Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, you can end the cycle of failed weight loss attempts and begin the journey to better health.
The Role of Insulin and Blood Sugar in Weight Gain
Most adults gain, on average, 1-2 pounds per year through middle age, and while that may not seem like much, it can add up; a study by Brigham Young University found that more than nearly a third of American adults will see a 10% increase in body weight over a 10-year period. Common culprits for those extra pounds are insulin resistance and high blood sugar.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows glucose from the blood to enter your body’s cells, providing them with the energy they need to function properly. When cells don’t respond correctly to insulin signals—becoming “resistant” to them—your blood sugar rises and glucose begins to build up in the blood.
As a result, three things happen:
1) The pancreas begins to overcompensate, working harder to produce enough insulin to maintain proper blood sugar levels, and eventually losing the ability to release insulin at all.
2) The liver stores excess sugar from the blood, but if it gets full (like when there’s insulin resistance), it sends any remaining blood sugars to be stored as fat, which leads to weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area.
3) The elevated levels of blood sugar start to damage blood vessel linings throughout the body, activating the body’s immune system and leading to chronic low-level inflammation as the body tries to remove the excess sugar by storing it in the liver and muscles.
In addition to weight gain, all of these reactions also increase the risk of liver disease, pancreatitis, and Type 2 diabetes. Moreover, excess body fat impedes the body’s ability to use insulin effectively, further exacerbating the insulin sensitivity.
How Semaglutide Solves the Problem of Extra Pounds
Semaglutide plays a key role in improving blood sugar control by mimicking the natural incretin hormone GLP-1. When food is consumed, GLP-1 is released in the body to help regulate blood sugar levels and manage appetite. Semaglutide enhances this process by stimulating insulin production from beta cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for maintaining balanced blood sugar levels. By improving the activity and growth of these insulin-producing cells, Semaglutide helps the body better respond to elevated blood sugar, reducing the risk of spikes after meals.
Additionally, Semaglutide supports blood sugar management by slowing gastric emptying, which moderates the release of glucose into the bloodstream. This delay helps prevent sudden increases in blood sugar levels and promotes feelings of fullness by influencing the brain’s appetite regulation centers, which reduces overall food intake.
With improved insulin production and sensitivity, Semaglutide ensures your body is using glucose more efficiently instead of storing it as fat. And, when blood sugar levels are steady, your body is less likely to experience the energy crashes and cravings that can lead to overeating. This makes Semaglutide a dual-action solution to safe, gradual, long-lasting weight loss.
How Semaglutide Improves Your Overall Health
- Increased insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- Respiratory problems like asthma or sleep apnea
- Cardiovascular conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease
- Diabetes and prediabetes
- Dementia
- Kidney and liver disease or failure
- Certain cancers, like breast, colon, colorectal, endometrial, and kidney
- Reproductive problems, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), low sperm production, and testosterone levels
The risk of health problems starts when someone is just slightly overweight and gradually increases as they gain more weight. However, for people carrying excess weight, even a moderate amount of weight loss—just 5-15% of their starting body weight—can significantly reduce these health risks, leading to improvements in everything from energy levels and physical activity to mood and mental health. With Semaglutide, you could lose up to 20% of your body weight, for exponentially more health benefits.
By helping you lose excess weight and manage conditions like diabetes and prediabetes, Semaglutide can deliver a host of additional benefits for your overall health, such as improvements in:
Metabolic health
Losing excess weight reduces inflammation and cholesterol levels while improving your body’s ability to use insulin, helping your body to metabolize food better while reducing your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide’s ability to produce higher amounts of GLP-1s can also help prevent metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, all of which also harden the arteries and increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and/or stroke.
Weight management
Semaglutide works by reducing hunger, cravings, and appetite; slowing your digestion; and producing longer-lasting feelings of satiety and fullness, allowing your body to shed stored fat at a more consistent rate and reducing critical metrics like BMI and waist circumference. This also makes it easier for you to make changes to your lifestyle, adopt a low-calorie diet, and develop healthy habits, so you can keep the weight off even after you discontinue the medication.
Cardiovascular health
Elevated blood sugar and excess weight are risk factors for a slew of cardiovascular conditions, and excess fat can restrict the airways, resulting in decreased airflow and making it more difficult for you to breathe.
By reducing both weight and blood sugar levels with Semaglutide, you can drastically reduce your chance of a heart attack or stroke and reduce your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or a pulmonary embolism. In fact, a recent study showed that Semaglutide could lower the risk of a cardiovascular event by as much as 20% in people with excess weight and/or a cardiovascular condition but no diabetes diagnosis, and in March 2024, the FDA approved the use of semaglutide to help lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death even in people who do not have diabetes.
Lifestyle
Thanks to reduced fatigue and shortness of breath as well as fewer pounds to carry, weight loss is often accompanied by improvements in physical limitations and exercise tolerance, helping you to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Digestive health
Excess fat buildup can cause liver damage or failure, and increases your risk of developing gallstones, which require surgery to treat. By helping you shed those extra pounds, Semaglutide can help reduce liver fat content, improve conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and lower your chances of developing acute pancreatitis or gallstones.
Blood sugar control
By increasing insulin production and slowing gastric emptying, Semaglutide can help keep your blood sugar levels at healthier thresholds. Lowering blood sugar levels helps improve glucose utilization and insulin secretion and reduces inflammation and blood vessel damage throughout the body.
See Better Health Outcomes with Semaglutide from Oklahoma Men’s Clinic
At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, we understand that weight loss is more than just a number on the scale—it’s about reclaiming your health. That’s why we’re proud to offer Semaglutide as part of our personalized medical weight loss programs. Semaglutide is a cutting-edge GLP-1 receptor agonist that supports weight loss by managing blood sugar levels, stimulating insulin production, and reducing appetite. This powerful treatment helps regulate your body’s metabolic processes, making it easier to shed persistent weight while also enhancing energy levels and overall well-being.
When you choose Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, you gain access to more than just effective treatments—you gain a dedicated partner in your health journey. Our comprehensive approach combines the benefits of Semaglutide with advanced diagnostic tools, tailored nutrition plans, and hormone optimization to ensure sustainable weight loss. Whether you’ve struggled with weight management for years or are looking for an extra push to meet your health goals, Semaglutide can help you break through barriers and achieve the results you’ve always envisioned. Take the first step toward becoming the best and healthiest version of yourself and schedule your consultation with Oklahoma Men’s Clinic today.