Weight Loss

Weight Loss Injections

Start your weight loss journey today with GLP-1 weight loss injections! At Whole Being Wellness, we’ll assist you in creating a sustainable weight loss plan that’s simple, safe, and helps you feel like the best version of you.

What are GLP-1 Agonists?

GLP-1 agonists are a type of medication that are used to treat type 2 diabetes or obesity. They are most often given as a liquid injection with a needle and syringe. We offer two brands of GLP-1 agonists: semaglutide and tirzepatide.

How Do GLP-1 Agonists Work?

GLP-1 is a hormone that is naturally made in the small intestine. A GLP-1 agonist mimics this hormone. GLP-1 does a few things: It triggers an insulin release from the pancreas and blocks glucagon secretion, which keeps blood sugar levels lower, and it slows the stomach from emptying and affects parts of the brain that process hunger, making you feel fuller for longer. This means that GLP-1 agonists generally lower appetite, resulting in reduced food intake and, ultimately, weight loss.

What to Expect

During your consultation, we’ll discuss your weight loss history and goals and determine if weight loss injections are right for you. Our nurse will devise a treatment plan for you and provide a prescription for GLP-1 injections that can be filled at a pharmacy. Once you receive your medication, you will administer the injections at home according to your treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For both semaglutide and tirzepatide brands, injections are administered once a week.

  • You can inject your GLP-1 medication in your belly, outer thigh, upper buttocks, or the back of your arm.

  • The potential side effects of GLP-1 agonists are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Less common side effects include dizziness, increased heart rate, injections, and headaches. Rare side effects include pancreatitis, medullary thyroid cancer, acute kidney injury, and worsening diabetes-related retinopathy. Risks of GLP-1 agonists include allergic reactions and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

  • No, GLP-1 injections are not safe during pregnancy and animal studies have shown they may cause developmental abnormalities in the fetus. If you are able to become pregnant, use effective and reliable birth control while taking GLP-1 medications.

Have more questions? Give us a call at  (832) 476-3252 to schedule a consultation ($50 or free with same-day service).

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