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Compounded GLP-1 has been shown to help individuals lose up to 15% of their body weight. It mimics the natural hormone GLP-1, targeting key areas of the brain to regulate appetite and control cravings. This convenient, once-weekly self-injection offers a powerful, science-backed approach to achieving lasting weight loss.
Compounded GLP-1 is a custom-formulated version of the GLP-1 receptor agonist designed improve blood sugar control resulting in weight management. It mimics a hormone that helps regulate appetite, slows digestion, and improves insulin response, supporting weight loss and metabolic health.
While it contains the same active ingredient as branded GLP-1 , the compounded version is prepared by specialty pharmacies. It allows for tailored dosing or combinations that may not be available in commercial formulations. Compounded GLP-1 may also be a more cost-effective option for some patients.
When you schedule a weight loss visit with us, you’ll have a consultation with one of our experienced healthcare providers—either in person or virtually—where we’ll discuss your weight loss goals, medical history, lifestyle factors, and any underlying health conditions that may affect your weight management journey.
Using the information from your consultation, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Our healthcare provider may prescribe weight loss medications like GLP-1 or GP-1/GIP + B12, which can support weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan. These medications help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce appetite.
We believe ongoing support is essential for successful and sustainable weight loss. We will regularly monitor your progress through follow-up appointments, which can be held virtually, allowing us to make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 are prescription medications that are prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes. They belong to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. They mimic the action of GLP-1, a hormone that stimulates the release of insulin and reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver. This helps lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 also reduce the speed at which food passes through the digestive system. GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 prolong digestion, helping to maintain your feeling of fullness for a longer period. Therefore, when you take GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 injections, you feel fuller faster and are less likely to overeat. This allows most people to lose up to 15% of their bodyweight or more over a number of months.
GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 are injected below the skin once a week. Your doctor will prescribe a dose that is custom for you. Usually, you will start a low dose and work your way up to a higher dose over a number of weeks. Some tips on how to use:
Needle safety: Once you inject, dispose of the used needle and syringe into an appropriate Sharps container.
GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 therapy take about 2 weeks to start working. Some people start to see a reduction in hunger even sooner. Your doctor will slowly increase your dose over a number of weeks to minimize side effects. The speed of weight loss varies between individuals but generally weight loss is assessed around week 12 once you get to your higher dose. Stick with it! As you can see, the results can be profound:
A study of 2,000 obese adults compared people using GLP-1 plus a diet and exercise program with people who made the same lifestyle changes without GLP-1. After 68 weeks, half of the participants using GLP-1 lost 15% of their body weight, and nearly a third lost 20%. Participants who incorporated only lifestyle changes lost only about 2.4% of their body weight.
Similar trials for GLP-1/GIP + B12 showed even greater results. A study of over 600 obese adults using GLP-1/GIP + B12 showed that over 80% of participants lost greater than 15% of their body weight. Additionally, over 36% of participants lost greater than 25% of their body weight when taking the higher dose of GLP-1/GIP + B12.
Like any medication, GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 medications may cause side effects. It’s essential to be aware of potential side effects and promptly report any concerns to your doctor. Common side effects may include:
In clinical trials the most common adverse reactions, reported in ≥ 5% of patients treated with GLP-1 medications are:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation.
Since GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP + B12 are injected just once a week, if you miss your injection day, take your injection as soon as you remember as long as it’s within 5 days after your missed dose. If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on your regularly scheduled day.