About Weight Management
For more than three decades, Etcetera Medical has specialized in medically supervised weight loss programs tailored to fit each patient’s unique lifestyle and health goals. We offer a variety of proven solutions—from full meal replacement plans like the Optifast system by Nestlé, to programs that combine appetite suppressants with healthy diet plans and exercise routines.
Looking for an energy boost and help shedding inches? Our popular “diet shot” injection is designed to enhance energy levels, increase metabolism, reduce water retention, and support fat breakdown, helping you see visible results.
We also provide a wide range of supportive products designed to promote sustainable lifestyle changes and help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals.
Semaglutide for Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Semaglutide is a prescription medication approved by the FDA in 2021 for obesity management. Before that, it had already been widely used and FDA-approved as a treatment for Type 2 Diabetes.
Semaglutide is a peptide that mimics a hormone naturally produced in the small intestine. It works by suppressing appetite and targeting the areas of the brain that regulate hunger and food intake. Additionally, it helps stabilize blood sugar metabolism, slows gastric emptying to keep you feeling full longer, and reduces cravings, making it a powerful tool in achieving long-term weight loss.
Candidates for Semaglutide
Semaglutide is best suited for adults struggling with obesity or those who are overweight with weight-related health concerns. Ideal candidates typically have a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. It’s especially helpful for individuals who have had difficulty losing weight through diet and exercise alone and are looking for medically guided support. Candidates should be in overall good health, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and committed to making long-term lifestyle changes alongside treatment.