GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight loss. If you’ve heard the terms but aren’t sure how they work, here’s a clear overview — and how they fit into a physician-supervised program at our Aventura clinic.
What are GLP-1 weight loss injections?
GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, are weight loss injections that mimic a hormone the body makes to regulate appetite and fullness, which can reduce how much you eat. They were first used in diabetes care and are now widely used to support weight management.
Semaglutide vs. tirzepatide
Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are GLP-1-based weight loss injections; they differ in how they act on the body’s appetite-regulating pathways, and the right choice depends on your health history and how you respond. Your provider recommends an approach — you don’t choose alone.
What a supervised program looks like
These medications are prescribed only when medically appropriate, at the lowest effective dose, and monitored throughout your program to help manage side effects. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal, such as nausea, and your provider will review the risks with you. We focus on steady, sustainable change rather than a fixed weekly number. Individual results vary.
Ready to see whether a GLP-1 program is right for you? Explore medical weight loss in Aventura.
