Semaglutide Injections for Weight Loss at
The Piedmont Clinic
Not just a trend — Semaglutide is changing lives by changing how your body responds to hunger, metabolism, and weight loss itself.
What Is Semaglutide?
Originally developed for managing Type 2 diabetes, Semaglutide has made serious waves in the medical world — not for what it controls, but what it transforms.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. That’s a fancy way of saying it mimics a natural hormone in your body that regulates blood sugar, slows digestion, and signals fullness to your brain.
When used in medical weight loss, Semaglutide can help:
Reduce appetite and cravings
Slow the rate at which your stomach empties
Improve blood sugar levels
Support consistent, sustainable fat loss
It’s FDA-approved, backed by research, and changing the way patients approach weight management — especially when paired with lifestyle support.
Why It Works (When Diets Don’t)
Weight loss isn’t always about willpower. In fact, your body is often working against you — especially if you’ve lost weight before and gained it back.
Semaglutide helps reset that internal fight by targeting the biological signals responsible for hunger, satiety, and energy use.
It doesn’t just help you eat less.
It helps your body get better at knowing when enough is enough.
What the Treatment Looks Like
Semaglutide is administered as a once-weekly injection — typically in the abdomen or thigh.
Here’s how the process works at The Piedmont Clinic:
Consultation & Baseline Evaluation
We’ll assess your current health, weight history, labs, and goals to determine if Semaglutide is right for you.Customized Dosing Plan
Starting with a low dose, we gradually increase as your body adjusts to minimize side effects and maximize benefits.Ongoing Monitoring
We track your progress with regular check-ins, lab work (as needed), and weight/measurement tracking to ensure safety and effectiveness.Lifestyle Coaching
We don’t just hand you a shot and send you off. You’ll get support for nutrition, movement, hydration, and stress management to keep the progress rolling.
How Much Weight Can I Expect to Lose?
Results vary — but clinical trials show that many patients lose 15% or more of their starting weight over time with consistent use and lifestyle changes.
Patients often report:
Clothes fitting better
Less snacking and late-night cravings
More energy and confidence
Better sleep and mobility
Fewer blood sugar spikes and crashes
Semaglutide is powerful — but it’s not magic. Success comes from showing up, staying committed, and partnering with a provider who knows your goals.
What About Side Effects?
Most are mild and manageable. These can include:
Nausea (usually temporary)
Constipation or mild GI upset
Fatigue or headache in the early weeks
Rare but possible risks: pancreatitis, gallbladder issues
That’s why we keep tabs on how your body is responding. We can adjust dosage or offer supportive treatments if needed.
What About “Peptides” and Other Weight Loss Options?
You might’ve heard terms like “peptide therapy” thrown around — and yes, The Piedmont Clinic does offer more than just Semaglutide.
There are several other peptide-based therapies that support weight loss, fat breakdown, energy production, or hormone balancing.
While Semaglutide is the most well-known, we offer customized plans based on:
Your medical history
Body composition goals
Hormone levels
Past weight loss attempts