Medical weight loss injections, including Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and Mounjaro, can be the right answer for many San Francisco patients, but lasting results come from pairing the medication with lab testing that addresses whats really driving the weight gain hormonal imbalances, metabolic resistance, or insulin sensitivity
Clinical studies have demonstrated exercise-induced increases in autophagy markers in human skeletal muscle, 164 while a randomized controlled trial in MASLD patients showed that intermittent fasting combined with aerobic exercise significantly reduced hepatic steatosis, body weight, and fat mass while improving insulin sensitivity
Psychological support, including cognitive behavioural therapy for weight management, may benefit some patients by addressing emotional eating patterns or motivation challenges
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Kidney Function Monitoring When Taking Both Medications Baseline blood work before starting semaglutide should include serum creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and potassium levels if you are already on spironolactone