GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone your body naturally produces after eating. It signals to your brain that you’re full, slows digestion, and helps regulate blood sugar. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, mimics that hormone, amplifying the signals your body already uses to manage appetite and metabolism.
The result isn’t just eating less. It’s genuinely feeling less hungry, experiencing fewer cravings, and building a steadier relationship with food.
GLP-1 medications work on several systems at once. Here’s what they actually do:
- Slow gastric emptying – food moves through your stomach more slowly, keeping you satisfied longer after meals.
- Stabilize blood sugar – by improving insulin response, they reduce the spikes and crashes that drive overeating.
- Support sustainable weight loss – clinical trials show average weight reduction of 15–20% of body weight over time, far beyond what diet alone typically achieves.
The right medication, the right plan, and a team that stays with you. That’s what treatment at Valley Integrated looks like. Starting in July of this year, eligible Medicare patients may only pay $50 for the medication.
We start with a thorough consultation to determine if a GLP-1 medication is appropriate for you. Your visit is designed to review your health history, current medications, goals, and questions before moving forward, so your treatment plan is based on your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Medication samples may be available for qualifying patients to help you get started.
Insurance is accepted, and self-pay options are reviewed together at your follow-up. Our goal is to make the process clear, supportive, and manageable from the first visit forward. Contact us to get started on a new path, for you and your body image.
Questions about the program?
Contact Valley Integrated Wellness Center and we’ll get you the answers you need.
