Dosing Guide

Medical Weight Loss

Dosing Support

Medical Weight Loss Dosing

Please note that the doses provided are suggested guidelines and may vary for each individual patient. It is crucial to consult with Maureen or one of the other nurses before making any adjustments to your dosage. This ensures that a healthcare professional thoroughly reviews all potential circumstances, ensuring your safety and optimal care.

GLP1 is an FDA-approved medication originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes. Recently, it has gained recognition for its effectiveness in aiding weight loss. GLP1 works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.

GLP1-GIP is a groundbreaking medication that has shown remarkable effectiveness in aiding weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes. It activates receptors for two key hormones, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). These hormones play crucial roles in regulating appetite, insulin production, and glucose metabolism.

GLP R is a next-generation medication that activates not just GLP-1 and GIP like GLP1-GIP, but also glucagon receptors—making it a ‘triple agonist.’ Early studies suggest it may produce greater weight loss and metabolic improvements than GLP1-GIP alone.

Mo demonstrating how to inject yourself

Supplies:

Syringes
Alcohol Wipes
Sharps Container

YouTube Videos:

How to Read a Syringe for GLP 1 Medications
How to Draw Up a Syringe

Steps to Inject Your Medication

    • Gather your medication, an alcohol swab, a cotton ball or gauze, and a sharps disposal container.

    • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry them with a clean towel.

    • Common injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate injection sites to avoid irritation.

    • Use an alcohol swab to clean the chosen injection site. Let it air dry.

    • Draw the correct dose into the syringe.

    • Gently pinch the skin at the injection site to create a small fold.

    • Hold syringe like a pencil and insert the needle into the pinched skin at a 90-degree angle.

    • Push the plunger on the syringe to inject the medication slowly and steadily.

    • Remove the needle from the skin and release the pinched skin fold.

    • Place the used needle into a sharps disposal container immediately.

    • Use a cotton ball or gauze to apply gentle pressure to the injection site. Do not rub.

    • Wash your hands again with soap and water.