GLP-1 Weight Support Program
Physician-Guided Support for Appetite and Metabolic Health
GLP-1 medications work with your body’s own appetite-regulating hormones to help reduce hunger and support gradual, sustainable weight loss. At Enhanced Wellness NM, we offer a GLP-1 weight support program for appropriate candidates as part of a broader functional medicine approach to metabolic health. Your provider reviews your labs, health history, and goals before determining candidacy. This program is physician-guided from your initial evaluation through ongoing monitoring, not a one-time prescription handed off without follow-up.
What Is the GLP-1 Weight Support Program?
GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone your intestines naturally produce that signals fullness and slows digestion. GLP-1 medications mimic this hormone, which is why they are associated with reduced appetite and, for many patients, gradual weight loss over time. Several GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved specifically for chronic weight management, in addition to their original approval for type 2 diabetes. Your provider will determine which approach, if any, fits your specific health profile, since GLP-1 medications are prescription treatments with real candidacy requirements and potential side effects.
What Are the Benefits of This Program?
- Appetite support. May help reduce appetite and support a gradual, sustainable approach to weight loss
- Hormone signaling. Works with your body's own hormone signaling rather than a stimulant-based approach
- Regular follow-up. Is monitored through regular follow-up, so your provider can adjust your plan based on your response
- Metabolic support. May be combined with functional medicine support to address underlying metabolic factors
- Prescription oversight. Offers a prescription, physician-supervised option rather than an unregulated or self-directed source
- Ongoing care. Provides ongoing oversight throughout your treatment, not just at the initial prescription
Who Is This Treatment For?
GLP-1 treatment is considered when your weight-related health profile meets the criteria for the medication being discussed. We review weight history, associated conditions, current medicines, pregnancy plans, and personal or family medical history. Examination and selected lab testing help clarify risks and establish a starting point for monitoring; a lab result alone does not determine whether a prescription is appropriate.
Initial Evaluation and Labs
Your provider reviews your health history, medicines, weight-related conditions, and goals. Tests are selected when they can clarify risk or guide treatment and follow-up.
Candidacy Review
Your provider discusses whether a GLP-1 medication is appropriate for you, including side effects and how the medication fits into your care.
Starting Treatment
If appropriate, your provider starts you on a conservative dose and schedule, since GLP-1 medications are typically titrated gradually to reduce side effects.
Ongoing Monitoring
Your provider follows up regularly to monitor your response, adjust your dose if needed, and address any side effects or concerns.
Why Choose Enhanced Wellness NM?
Physician-Supervised From Start to Finish
Your provider evaluates candidacy, prescribes appropriately, and follows up regularly, rather than a one-time prescription with no ongoing oversight.
Considered Alongside Your Whole-Body Health
Dr. Jay’s functional medicine background means your GLP-1 program is considered alongside your hormones, metabolism, and overall health, not in isolation.
Dr. Jay's Clinical Experience
With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Jay determines whether this program, and which approach, fits your specific case.
Honest Candidacy Guidance
If a GLP-1 medication isn’t appropriate for you, your provider will say so directly and discuss other options.
FAQs
Am I a candidate for the GLP-1 program?
Candidacy depends on your health history, current labs, and weight-related health profile. Your provider will review your specific case during a consultation before recommending this program.
What are the side effects?
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, particularly when starting or increasing a dose. Your provider will discuss the specific side effect profile relevant to your treatment and how to manage them.
How is this different from a compounded or unsupervised source?
Our program includes physician evaluation, lab monitoring, and ongoing follow-up, which is different from obtaining a GLP-1 medication without medical supervision. Your provider can also discuss the distinction between FDA-approved and compounded formulations if relevant to your treatment.
Talk to a Provider Before You Start
Request a consultation with Enhanced Wellness NM to find out whether the GLP-1 weight support program is right for you. Your provider will review your labs and health history before recommending a plan.
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