Weight Loss Therapy
At Bella Sante MD in Saskatoon, our medication driven weight loss program combines GLP-1 therapy with personalized medical supervision, nutritional guidance and ongoing support, led by Dr. Van Der Merwe. It is a proactive, medically directed approach designed to work with your body rather than against it.
What Is Our Weight Loss Therapy?
Medication-driven weight loss refers to the use of prescribed medications to assist individuals in achieving and maintaining a healthier weight. One of the most promising classes of these medications is GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists. These medications are designed to complement lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, by targeting the physiological processes that regulate appetite and metabolism.
How A GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Works
GLP-1 medications work by mimicking the effects of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which is released in response to food intake. They help regulate appetite, reduce hunger, and promote a feeling of fullness. Here’s how they generally function:
1. Appetite Regulation: GLP-1 agonists signal the brain to reduce hunger, making it easier to eat less without feeling deprived.
2. Gastric Emptying: These medications slow down the rate at which food leaves the stomach, prolonging satiety after meals.
3. Blood Sugar Control: By enhancing insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon release, GLP-1 medications help stabilize blood sugar levels, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
FAQs on Medication-Based Weight Loss Therapy
Yes. Our GLP-1 programme is conducted in a fully medically supervised environment. Our healthcare professionals monitor your progress closely and adjust your treatment plan as needed to ensure both safety and effectiveness throughout.
Our medication driven weight loss program is led and supervised by Dr. Van Der Merwe, supported by our experienced clinical team. Every patient receives individualized care and ongoing monitoring throughout their programme.
GLP-1 therapy is suitable for individuals looking to achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss who have not achieved their goals through diet and exercise alone. Suitability is assessed on an individual basis during your initial consultation.
We begin with a comprehensive individual assessment to understand your health history, goals and lifestyle. From there we determine the most appropriate medication and build a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
In addition to GLP-1 medication, our programme includes nutritional counseling and behavioural support to help you achieve sustainable weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes that last beyond the treatment period.
