Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Injections for Medical Weight Loss Serving Miami, Coral Gables, and Pinecrest FL

In conjunction with lifestyle changes, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) may help manage blood sugar and reduce weight. A Vive Ageless Weight Loss Center provider may prescribe you Mounjaro (tirzepatide) if you are eligible.

A pen injector syringe is used to inject Mounjaro (tirzepatide) under the skin. Using Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is simple and can be done at home without the need for a healthcare provider. Injecting Mounjaro (tirzepatide) into the fatty tissue beneath the skin’s surface once a week at the same time is recommended. A refrigerator with a temperature of 36°F to 46°F is the best place to store Mounjaro (tirzepatide).

When your healthcare provider prescribes Mounjaro (tirzepatide), he or she will explain how to inject it into your belly or upper thigh. If you are not able to inject the medicine yourself, you can have someone else do it for you.

In clinical trials, Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, has been shown to be one of the fastest, most reliable ways of losing weight. When combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, Mounjaro produced transformative results. Patients who took Mounjaro during clinical trials lost an average of 15% or more of their body weight over the course of a year.

GLP-1 and GIP are combined in Mounjaro (tirzepatide). Similar to natural incretin hormones, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs function similarly. After a meal, GLP-1s cause a sensation of fullness by slowing down the passage of food through the digestive system. The hormone GLP-1 increases feelings of fullness, curbs the desire for more food, and decreases hunger. Additionally, they counteract the effects of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, on the brain’s satiety centers. Blood sugar levels are also improved, and glucose levels are controlled with this treatment.

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) works similarly to GLP-1 and GIP to help you lose weight by lowering your appetite.

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has many benefits, including weight loss and improved control of diabetes symptoms. Following a year of treatment with Mounjaro (tirzepatide), weight loss is around 20% or more, and diabetes symptoms can also be effectively controlled.

As an adjunct to diet and exercise, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) improves glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic has been shown to reduce HbA1c (a measure of long-term blood sugar control) by up to 2.3% in clinical studies.

After one year of treatment, patients typically lose 20% or more of their body weight with Mounjaro (Tirzepatide). For those looking for safe and effective weight management solutions, this new medication is expected to be even more effective than GLP-1 alone.

FDA-approved Ozempic is a GLP-1 medication used for treating diabetes in adults who have a body mass index (BMI) over 27, have hypertension or dyslipidemia, or are obese (BMI over 30). In subjects with high BMI, it reduces blood glucose levels, hunger, and fullness feelings by selectively activating the GLP-1 receptor. A provider may prescribe Ozempic for weight loss or a weight-related medical condition. Novo Nordisk produces it.

A person with a history of MTC, a patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), a patient with a prior serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of Ozempic’s ingredients, or someone who has had pancreatitis should not take Ozempic.

Tirzepatide can help people with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or excessive body fat lose weight and manage their blood sugar levels. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are the chemical’s official categories.

Staff at Vive Ageless Weight Loss Center will meet with patients to determine whether or not they are suitable candidates for Mounjaro (Tirzepatide). Together, they will work with patients to determine the best path to achieving their weight loss goals. For more information, contact us or book an appointment today. We serve clients from Coral Gables FL, Miami FL, Pinecrest FL, South Miami FL, Coconut Grove FL, Brickell FL, Kendall FL, Richmond Heights FL, and Westchester FL.