Most candidates fall into one of these categories:

• BMI ≥ 30 (obesity diagnosis), or

• BMI ≥ 27 with weight-related conditions (ex: prediabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, PCOS)

If your BMI is lower, you may still qualify depending on metabolic factors and clinical symptoms. We evaluate this individually.

GLP-1 therapy is especially helpful if you’ve been diagnosed with:

• Insulin resistance

• PCOS

• High cholesterol

• Fatty liver

• Hypertension

• Sleep apnea

These conditions often improve alongside weight loss.

You do not need to have “failed every diet,” but GLP-1s are typically recommended when:

• Lifestyle changes alone stop producing results

• You regain weight easily

• Your appetite or hormones feel dysregulated

• Dieting feels unsustainable despite effort

We assess your history to determine whether medication is appropriate.

GLP-1 medications work best when hunger is biologically driven, such as:

• constant cravings

• strong evening appetite

• emotional eating related to blood sugar swings

• large fluctuations in hunger day-to-day

If overeating is tied to trauma, compulsive patterns, or binge episodes, medication may help but additional support may be recommended.

GLP-1s are effective, but not instant.

What to expect:

• appetite decreases within weeks

• fat loss begins around week 3–5

• steady progress through 3–6 months

• maintenance strategy required after discontinuation

People looking for “quick fixes” may be disappointed.
Results come from consistent use + medical guidance.

Typical side effects:

• nausea

• bloating

• constipation

• early fullness

• mild fatigue

Most resolve with slow dosing.
Severe vomiting, dehydration, or extreme GI symptoms are not normal and require adjustment.

We discuss your sensitivity and health history before starting.

GLP-1s are not recommended for individuals with:

• personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma

• MEN2 syndrome

• severe GI disorders (gastroparesis)

• uncontrolled eating disorders

• active pancreatitis

Success depends on:

• consistent injections

• slow titration

• weekly or biweekly check-ins

• nutrition guidance

• responsible discontinuation

This is not a “set it and forget it” medication.

You’ll need brief but regular contact.

GLP-1s help reset hunger and improve metabolic control, but:

• maintenance is needed

• lifestyle habits must shift

• stopping abruptly may cause weight to regain

We build a personalized exit plan once you reach goal weight.