Weight Loss Injections Sarasota

Unlock Your Weight Loss Potential with GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections in Sarasota

Even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, shedding those stubborn pounds can feel like an uphill battle. At SHINE IV Drip Spa, our expert medical team offers personalized, results-driven weight loss injection solutions featuring the innovative treatments such as GLP-1 injections to help you achieve significant, lasting weight loss.

What Are GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections?

GLP-1's are innovative injectable peptides originally designed for type 2 diabetes, but they have also proven effective for weight loss. They work by mimicking hormones that naturally regulate appetite, glucose levels, and metabolism.

GLP-2 (Dual Action GLP-1) Weight Loss Injections:

A dual-action GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, offering a unique approach to both appetite control and insulin sensitivity.
When we eat, natural hormones called GIP and GLP-1 are released by the gut to help regulate insulin, reduce appetite, slow gastric emptying, and enhance the feeling of fullness. GLP-2 mimics these natural hormones by activating both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors, resulting in enhanced hormonal effectiveness.
As a GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, GLP-2 works by targeting the GIP and GLP-1 hormone receptors to effectively regulate hunger and insulin release.
Approved for type 2 diabetes, it has shown impressive weight loss results in clinical trials, with some patients losing up to 22.5% of their body weight.
The dual action on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors sets it apart, potentially delivering faster and more effective results that may offer added benefits for some patients.

GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections:

A GLP-1 receptor agonist that reduces hunger and enhances feelings of fullness.
GLP-1 helps lower high blood sugar by boosting insulin release and slowing gastric emptying. It also helps control appetite, making it easier to reduce food intake.
Research has demonstrated that it can assist patients in losing 15-20% of their body weight when paired with lifestyle changes.

Benefits of GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections

Significant Weight Loss: Patients can lose 15-22.5% of their body weight, depending on the treatment.
Appetite Control: Reduced cravings can make it easier to follow a healthy diet.
Improved Metabolism: Enhanced fat-burning and stable blood sugar support overall health.
Convenient, Non-Invasive Treatment: Weekly injections can provide effective results without surgery.
Sustained Results: With lifestyle changes, GLP-1 injections can help maintain long-term weight loss.

Are You a Candidate for GLP-1 Injections?

Ideal candidates include adults with a BMI of 30+ or 27+ with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels, sleep apnea, and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), who are ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

What to Expect

Your journey begins with a personalized consultation and screening, where our team will review your medical history and weight loss goals to determine the best treatment.

Treatment begins with conservative initial doses to monitor response: 2.5mg for GLP-2 and 0.25mg for GLP-1.

We’ll provide you with easy-to-follow instructions for self-injecting in the comfort of your home.

Personalized Follow-Up and Dosage Adjustments

We will track your progress and adjust dosages as needed based on health and preference.

GLP-2: Dosages increase monthly, beginning at 2.5mg to a maximum dose of 15mg.

GLP-1: Dosages increase monthly, beginning at 0.25mg and gradually reaching 2.4mg.

This step-by-step approach helps ensure effective, tailored, and safe weight loss results.

Book Your Free Weight Loss Consultation Today!

Start by scheduling a free weight loss consultation with our Nurse at SHINE IV Drip Spa in Downtown Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch Main Street. If your pre-screening looks good, you'll proceed to a virtual consultation with our physician. During this session, we will evaluate your health, review your medical history, and discuss your weight loss goals. Lab work may be required before moving forward.

We'll also review the treatment plan in detail, including your starting dose and how we’ll gradually increase it to reach the maximum dose you can comfortably tolerate.

Make sure to select Weight Loss Consultation when booking online.

GLP-1 Injections FAQ

Who Is Eligible?

Ideal candidates include adults with a BMI of 30+ or 27+ with weight-related health conditions including but not limited to: type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels, sleep apnea, and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), who are ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

Who Is Not Eligible?

GLP-1 use may be inappropriate for individuals with certain conditions, such as:

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Cancer treatment
Active eating disorders or gallbladder disease
Substance abuse or dependency
Type 1 diabetes
Recent bariatric surgery (within the last 18 months)
Recent pancreatitis or GLP-1–induced pancreatitis history
Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2

Why Is Lab Work Necessary?

Lab work is an essential part of the initial screening to confirm your eligibility for weight loss treatment. Any lab work required to start therapy can be completed at an outside lab of your choice, and you’ll receive a lab requisition during your telehealth appointment.

If you've had any of the following tests within the past year, please bring the results to your weight loss consultation:

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) - This typically includes blood measures for glucose, electrolytes, BUN-to-creatinine ratio, albumin and total proteins, eGFR, ALP, ALT, AST, and bilirubin.
Hemoglobin A1C
Thyroid Function - Including TSH, T3, and T4.

What is the Expected Timeline for Weight Loss with GLP-1 Injections?

Some people may notice weight loss within 1-2 weeks, though consistent changes generally appear after 3-4 weeks of regular use.

Do I Need to Follow a Specific Diet?

No restrictive dieting is needed—just a focus on a balanced intake of whole foods, proteins, and healthy fats to boost weight loss and support lasting results. We’re here to guide you on your journey with a personalized anti-inflammatory diet that prioritizes nutrient-rich, unprocessed foods. To begin, we take a blood sample and send it to our lab, creating results tailored just for you. Your customized anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle booklet will be your go-to resource. We know that successful, long-term weight loss comes from sustainable lifestyle changes that last long after your injections end.

Do I Need to Exercise?

Exercise isn’t required, but it’s highly encouraged. Physical activity helps establish healthy habits, and many find that exercise becomes easier with weight loss.

How do I Maximize Weight Loss Results?

Stick to a balanced diet rich in protein and healthy fats.
Limit processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats.
Try adding walking and light exercise to support fat loss and muscle tone.
Stay hydrated and get enough sleep to regulate appetite.
Manage stress with relaxation techniques like breathing exercises or meditation.

Will I Gain Weight Back After the Program?

This program is designed to support weight loss, but keeping your results depends on maintaining healthy habits. Many patients find their new routines are easier to sustain as they feel better. Your healthcare team will help you create a maintenance plan when you reach your goal weight.

How do I Inject GLP-1's?

Administering GLP-1's is straightforward and uses a very small subcutaneous, insulin-like needle. Here’s a quick guide:

Wash hands.
Clean the vial and your injection site with alcohol wipes.
Draw the prescribed dose into your syringe.
Inject the medication into subcutaneous tissue with pinchable fat (such as in the abdomen) and press the plunger to release it.

Do the Injections Hurt?

Most people feel only a slight pinch when injecting into areas with pinchable fat, like the abdomen, using a tiny insulin needle.

What are the Side Effects of GLP-1 Injections?

Common side effects may include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Constipation

Less common side effects:

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Redness or discomfort at the injection site
Increased amylase and lipase levels (digestive enzymes)
Gallstones
Increased heart rate
Fatigue
Changes in taste
Dizziness

Serious (but rare) side effects:

Pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation)
Diabetic retinopathy complications
Hypoglycemia (especially if used with insulin)
Acute kidney injury
Hypersensitivity reactions

Black Box Warning: GLP-1's have been shown to cause thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents. It is unknown if this applies to humans.