A NEW WEIGHT LOSS TREATMENT Takes Burlington by Storm

If you’re interested in losing weight in a safe and e ective way and have tried other methods that have failed, it’s time to make an appointment with ew ngland edical Group in South Burlington. Opened in ovember , the medical clinic speciali es in - emaglutide injections for weight loss. n fact, it’s all they do.

e are a niche weight loss clinic focusing exclusively on - emaglutide, says owner founder athaniel eider. e has been involved in independent physician practices since operating several clinics in the idwest. e became interested in the medication after close family members strongly endorsed its efficacy based on their own personal experience with emaglutide. hen the approved it for weight loss treatments , he immediately jumped at the opportunity to start a clinic of his own. iven that of mericans are overweight, and ualify as obese, wanted to open a clinic that could help people who want to lose weight e ectively and a ordably.

- emaglutide is a hormone called glucagon-like peptide that is naturally produced by the body. ne of its functions is to

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(802) 985-1653 www.newenglandmedicalgroup.com regulate hunger and food intake. t functions by delaying the emptying of the stomach. t also helps suppress another hormone called glucagon, which can prevent you from feeling hungry, at explains.

The drug was originally designed to treat type diabetes by increasing the release of insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. nsulin helps move sugar from the blood to other body tissues, thereby lowering sugar levels. hen it was discovered thatdecreased appetite and promoted weight loss in diabetic patients, researchers began studying it for use as a treatment for weight loss. his medicine is really ama ing, at continues. t’s derived from a hormone that naturally occurs in our bodies that wanes as we age. hat’s great about it is that people who use it have lots of energy. lthough not necessary for results, if they diet and exercise while taking it, they can lose more weight more uickly.

rescribed by a ermont licensed doctor and supplied by inspected and monitored private pharmacies, - is a custom-blended weekly treatment. t comes in li uid form in a multi-use vial and injected under the skin in the belly area.

e have two board-certified physicians on sta who are licensed in ermont. hey monitor patients and prescribe the doses, at explains.

“First, the patient comes in for an initial consultation with one of our doctors. They are screened for contra-indicated conditions such as thyroid cancer and pancreatitis, and to determine if the patient is already on a - . he first injection is administered by our medical assistant.” After that, patients can choose between coming in weekly for their dose, or learning how to inject it themselves.

he medication is in great demand and availability is sometimes limited. o get around this problem, ew ngland edical roup works with smaller, private compounding pharmacies across the country that are overseen by the . ccording to at, hey are licensed to make medicines on a small scale from scratch. s a result, we never have the shortage that the name brands often experience, and our patients are not contributing to the shortages reported in the media.” e goes on to say, his also helps keep our costs down. We can sell it at a fraction of the cost of name brand medicines, which are very expensive. eekly injections can cost as much as per month and more. ven if a patient is insured, the co-pays are normally uite high. at explains, e are able to treat patients at a cost that is lower than what many people are paying for coverage. asically, it comes down to a day, which is very competitive when it comes to elective medicine.

hen asked if patients put the weight back on when they stop their injections, at explains, ur bodies have a set point at which our weight needs to be. ith - , patients can actually lower their set point because they’re not eating as much. nce they approach their desired weight, they can dial back their use by taking it less fre uently. e concludes, t’s also possible to stay on it for life.

o if you’ve been trying to lose weight without success, set up an appointment with ew ngland edical roup and check out the benefits of - .