Semaglutide is an injectable medication used to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Semaglutide helps the body produce more insulin when needed and decreases the amount of sugar released into the blood by the liver.
Taking semaglutide shots provides several key benefits:
The key requirements to use semaglutide are:
Semaglutide helps lower blood sugar levels through two key mechanisms:
Together, these effects allow your body to remove more sugar from the blood.
When starting semaglutide, there is an initiation process to minimize side effects:
Starting with a low dose and slowly increasing minimizes side effects like nausea. Let your provider know if nausea or other side effects occur.
Semaglutide is structurally similar to a human hormone called GLP-1 that regulates blood sugar levels. When injected weekly, semaglutide mimics the effects of GLP-1, improving A1C levels in a way that researchers didn't expect from a GLP-1 drug. It also causes weight loss by reducing appetite and calorie intake.
The cost for a month supply of semaglutide ranges from $800-$1000 without insurance. However, most insurance plans cover it, bringing copays down considerably to between $10 and $100 per month.
Factoring in discounts and copays, Hormone Harmony patients with insurance pay on average between $25-$75 per month for it. We handle the entire prior authorization process and offer additional financial assistance to those who qualify.
Our clinic located in Lewisville, TX specializes in treating hormone deficiencies that affect health and quality of life. Persistent fatigue, weight gain, loss of strength or stamina, depressed mood, and reduced sexual health are common symptoms of hormonal issues.
We offer cutting edge hormone replacement protocols to restore optimal balance tailored to your unique biochemistry and needs. Regaining energy, losing weight, building strength, elevating mood, and restoring intimacy and relationships are the types of transformations we help patients achieve.
In addition to diabetes and weight management treatments like semaglutide, we also specialize in testosterone and estrogen therapy, thyroid and adrenal testing and treatment, and other hormone optimization. Semaglutide combined with balanced hormones can have tremendous synergistic benefits.
The symptoms caused by hormonal imbalances often develop slowly over months and years. Thus, patients frequently adapt to them as their "new normal" rather than recognizing the gradual decline. However, the health consequences to vitality, quality of life, and even longevity can be substantial if imbalances go untreated long-term.
Therefore, we emphasize the importance of listening to your body, tracking symptoms, and seeking expert medical guidance promptly. Advanced hormone blood panels along with genetics, signs, and symptoms allow our practitioners to get to the root causes and craft high quality treatment plans. Implementing treatment early leads to the best patient outcomes.
Our Lewisville hormone clinic offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatments with a variety of advantages:
We chose our Lewisville clinic location based on accessibility, proximity to testing labs and pharmacies, and connection to the broader Dallas/Fort Worth metro area.
Our clinic founder Dr. Hormone Harmony is a board certified physician with over 15 years experience optimizing hormones and metabolism. Patients rave about the quality time with Dr. Hormone Harmony. We have the highest online patient satisfaction ratings in the area.
We have a state-of-the art in-house lab for hormone panels, nutrient tests, A1C, glucose, Cardia Health assessments and more. Results in just 48 business hours!
Dr. Hormone Harmony stays current on the latest medical advancements tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
Our care does not end once we develop your treatment plan. We support you each step of the process with regular provider follow ups, health coaching, and community support groups.
We handle the entire insurance process of getting hormones and treatments approved and covered for you, including fighting appeals when necessary. Let us battle insurance so you can focus on feeling your best!
Lewisville's proximity to scenic outdoor recreation, healthy dining options, and specialized medical labs and pharmacies makes it highly convenient for those undergoing hormone replacement therapy.
The Lewisville Lake area offers picturesque walking trails, kayaking and paddleboarding to reduce stress. Maintaining good stress management greatly aids hormone balance and therapy results.
Lewisville also hosts numerous public parks, recreation centers and highly rated local gyms to stay active. Regular exercise strongly complements hormone treatments. It builds strength, confidence and cardiovascular health to elevate total wellbeing. We provide custom fitness guidance to reach your goals quicker.
Healthy meal prep has also never been easier with access to abundant fresh local ingredients through quality grocers, farmers markets and delivery services. Proper nutrition serves as a cornerstone of success.
Also worth highlighting is that Lewisville hosts branches of national lab companies LabCorp and Quest to run needed tests locally at your convenience. Area compounding pharmacies like Lewisville Pharmacy allow customization of bioidentical treatments meeting your precise requirements. The comprehensive infrastructure here streamlines the optimization process.
And backing it all is our exceptional Hormone Harmony staff ready to guide and support you each step, whether its provider consults, nutrition plans, troublshooting side effects, or anything else needed for you to thrive. We empower your full potential.
In addition to medications and hormone therapies, making certain lifestyle adjustments also aids treatment success:
Consuming key vitamins and minerals like magnesium, zinc, vitamin D and vitamin B complex aids hormone balance and response. We provide testing and custom recommendations.
As mentioned, effectively dealing with mental and emotional stress via meditation, yoga, journaling, etc. boosts hormone function. We share numerous proven tactics.
Getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep allows the body to properly produce hormones overnight. Basic sleep hygiene steps like limiting blue light exposure in the evenings, taking magnesium, and keeping your bedroom cool and dark can ensure sound sleep.
Consuming more than 1-2 servings of alcohol daily can disrupt hormone pathways. Moderation allows the best therapy response.
Implementing lifestyle strategies like these creates an optimal internal environment supporting and enhancing the medications you take. Our goal is maximizing all contributing variables under your control to achieve the health goals you deserve.
We recommend the following Lewisville establishments to support your hormone optimization journey:
Wonderful local market carrying premium quality produce, meal prep items and supplements that aid hormone health.
This highly reviewed regional gym chain offers excellent fitness classes, trainers and equipment to continue exercising regularly.
Yoga, meditation and breathing programs to effectively reduce everyday stresses and anxiety that disrupt hormone balance.
The scenic lake area provides the ideal atmosphere for contemplative walking, journaling and relaxing to unwind outside clinic visits. Reduce stress by spending time in nature and enjoying vitamin D from appropriate sun exposure.
We encourage you to leverage these Lewisville resources to complement your treatments with Hormone Harmony. Please reach out with any other local recommendations useful in supporting your therapy.
Conclusion
We hope this outline gives you a helpful introduction to semaglutide therapy and how Hormone Harmony can be your partner throughout the process. Regaining energy, confidence and vibrancy is possible through forward thinking hormone treatments you won't find elsewhere. We're ready to guide the rest of your journey when you are.
