Obesity leads to medical issues like chronic pain, joint discomfort, and neuropathy. But losing weight becomes harder as you age.
When standard advice, such as creating a caloric deficit, eating healthily, and exercising, doesn’t yield results, additional support may be needed. At Delmarva Pain and Spine Center, Dr. Shachi Patel provides semaglutide injections to assist with weight loss.
Dr. Patel is an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist who helps patients lose weight to improve health and reduce pain.
It’s easy to gain weight, but losing it is much harder. Many struggle with weight loss and live with chronic health issues, joint pain, and discomfort.
There are several reasons that dieting and exercising may not be enough to lose weight. Let’s explore some of the most common challenges you may face:
Hormonal changes, including perimenopause and menopause, affect weight. Estrogen, ghrelin, cortisol, leptin, and insulin all play a role in weight gain and in challenges with weight loss.
Genetics can make it harder to lose weight. Your genes may prevent you from feeling full after eating or slow your metabolism.
A sedentary lifestyle can hinder weight loss. Other factors include an unhealthy diet, too much alcohol, and high stress.
Metabolism changes food into energy, but slows as you age. Muscle mass, body fat, and activity level also affect weight loss.
Chronic health issues can make losing weight tough. Conditions like thyroid problems, PCOS, and sleep apnea affect weight loss.
If nothing has worked for you, we offer a range of weight loss tools. We provide semaglutide injections to target stubborn fat.
We offer two forms of semaglutide: Wegovy® and Ozempic®. Both require a weekly injection under the skin. The FDA approves them for safe weight loss.
Semaglutide is similar to the body’s glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1. It increases insulin, lowers blood sugar, and reduces food cravings.
It also helps regulate your appetite, making you feel full with less food, which ultimately leads to weight loss. However, it’s not a miracle drug – although it helps you lose weight, it works best with regular physical activity and a balanced diet.
We help you learn how to make healthy choices while carefully tracking your progress and success.
If you’re interested in learning whether semaglutide injections are right for you, contact our Newark, Delaware office today by calling or by visiting our website to request an appointment with Dr. Patel. Take the first step toward your weight loss goals now.
