Sun&Rose Health:Weight loss &Medical Care Services
Your Journey to a Healthier You Starts Here
Owned by Family Nurse Practitioner, Kristin Serrato, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C.
Kristin is a board certified nurse practitioner with a passion for weight loss. She is a promoter of preventative care and understands the profound impact that nutrition, exercise and a healthy BMI have on overall health. She graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2017 and has been practicing family medicine since 2018 and more recently has been working in gastroenterology. She enjoys helping patients acheive their personal health and weight loss goals!
Weight LOSS OPTIONS DESIGNED FOR YOU
Medical Weight Management
Our medical weight management services combine evidence-based approaches with the latest medical advancements. Under the supervision of our qualified professionals, we offer medically supervised weight loss medications, and advanced therapies to address obesity. Trust our medical expertise to provide you with effective solutions for long-term weight loss management.
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a hormone we all produce in our gut. Health benefits of Semaglutide include: weight loss, reduction in blood pressure, reduction in cholesterol, reduction of inflammation, reduction of risk of heart attack and stroke, amoung others!
SERVICES
SEMAGLUTIDE INJECTION PACKAGES
*Includes syringes, alcohol wipes, shipping and consultation with provider
Semaglutide/ B-12/Glycine (0.5ml vial size)
Semaglutide/B-12/Glycine (1ml vial size)
Semaglutide/B-12/Glycine(2ml vial size)
Obesity facts
How treating Obesity helps to address other health issues
Treating Obesity helps to improve or eliminate several health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low libido and depression. Take back your health and start treating the ROOT cause of your health issues, your weight!
Read MoreObesity and Cancer Risk
Obesity is known to increase the risk of at least 13 different types of cancer: post-menopausal breast cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney (renal cell) cancer, endometrial cancer, thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, multiple myeloma, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, gastric cardia (upper stomach) cancer, gallbladder cancer, and meningioma.
Read MoreObesity and Shortened Life Expectancy
Extreme obesity can shorten lifespan by as much as 14 years!
Read MoreSemaglutide Health Benefits (Benefits of GLP-1 Agonists)
Along with helping to control blood sugar and boost weight loss, GLP-1s seem to have other major benefits. Research has found that some drugs in these groups may lower the risk of heart disease, such as heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. People taking these drugs have also seen their blood pressure and cholesterol levels improve.
Read MoreThe Weight loss Struggle....it's NOT your Fault!
Here is a great video explaining the important role of hormones inside our body responsible for hunger and weight regain!
Read MoreFAQ'S
What is Semaglutide and How Do they Help You Lose Weight?
- Semaglutide is a hormones made mostly in our digestive tract (gut)
- It helps with weight loss by emptying our stomachs slower so we feel full longer. This results in less calories and smaller portions consumed
- It also signals to our brain a feeling of “I'm satisfied” or “l'm full” so we feel less hungry and have decreased cravings to help us stay on track with eating healthier. These medications also help with blood sugar regulation, in part by reducing the production of sugar in the liver and stimulating insulin secretion by the pancreas.
- Research has shown that taking Semaglutide not only leads to significant weight reduction but leads to improvement in cholesterol levels, blood pressure levels & (HgbA1C) reduction.
- Research trials are currently evaluating it as a potential treatment option for conditions such as Fatty liver and PCOS.
- Semaglutide has now received FDA Approval for use in cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. It's use is being investigated in addiction medicine as well as potential dementia risk reduction.
What Are Some Health Benefits?
- Weight loss
- Decreased appetite and cravings
- Improved blood glucose control
- Decrease inflammation throughout the body which leads to Adiponectin release and fat lipolysis
- Improves cardio-metabolic risk factors such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure among others!
What Are The Most Common Side Effects?
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Acid reflux
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting/Diarrhea
How Much Weight Will I Lose on Semaglutide?
*Results are from a 68-week medical study of adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) and adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also had weight-related medical problems including high blood pressure or high cholesterol
Helpful Tips to Help Avoid Side Effects
- Avoid high-fat foods, fried foods, fatty foods (including fast food) as well as foods high in sugar
- Try eating smaller more frequent meals
- Ensure some type of protein or meal prior to any workouts
- Hydration is also key to preventing or minimizing nausea
- Avoid laying down immediately after a meal (ideally waiting 3-4 hours)
- As muscle loss can happen along with weight loss, it is important to eat adequate amounts of protein. Weight lifting, even if it is light weight lifting is recommended to help prevent muscle loss.
Why is B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) , B6 or Glycine Added to the Injections?
- B-12 or Cyanocobalamin is added to Semaglutide injections to reduce possible nausea side effects.
- Glycine is added to Semaglutide injection to help prevent muscle loss during weight loss.
How is Semaglutide Taken?
- Semaglutide injections are taken as a once weekly injection. It is most commonly given in the abdomen at a 45 or 90 degree angle in the fatty tissue (subcutaneous tissue).It is administered using a small insulin needle.
- It is important to rotate or change the site you inject into from week to week to avoid any irritation to the tissue.
Who Should Not Use Semaglutide ?
- People with a personal or family history of thyroid cancer
- Personal or family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome Type 2 or Medullary thyroid cancer
- Caution in history of pancreatitis
- Should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or who are taking other GLP-1 medications
- Eye disease, vision problems
- History of pancreatitis
- Kidney disease
- Stomach problems
- An unusual or allergic reaction to semaglutide, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
- Women of child bearing age should be on some form of birth control while on Semaglutide. A non oral contraceptive form is preferred (ex: IUD, Nexplanon, condoms) as there is no guarantee that the delayed gastric emptying seen with these weight loss medication may not alter the effectiveness of oral birth control pills.
How Can I Safely Dispose of My Used Needles and Syringes?
- Use household containers, such as plastic detergent bottles, only if the lid is secured with heavy-duty tape and the words, “Do Not Recycle,” are written on the container with a permanent marker.
- Never place the container in the recycle bin. Containers can only be disposed of in the trash.
Resources
Drawing up Semaglutide from vial
Here is a short video showing you how to draw up Semaglutide from the vial using an insulin syringe. Make sure to clean the top of the vial with an alcohol wipe prior to drawing up the medication and always keep medication vial in the fridge in between each use. After you have drawn up the correct amount of units, which will be listed on your prescription, clean a small area on your abdomen with an alcohol wipe. Then grab a small pinch of skin from your abdomen and inject straight in and slowly push down on the plunger to administer the medication. Make sure to wait a few seconds after admistering the injection prior to pullig out the syringe to ensure all the medication was admistered. Then place used syringe in a thick plastic container and label "DO NOT RECYCLE"
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How to administer Semaglutide at home
Here is a short video with some helpful tips on how to safely admisiter Semaglutide at home injections from Options Medical Weight loss!
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Rotating Injection Sites
This video shows injection sites where you can inject Semaglutide and how to rotate your injection site. It is important to rotate where you inject to avoid developing any lumps or indentations in the skin, a condition known as lipodystrophy or lipohypertrophy.
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Semaglutide for weight loss-Health Benefits
Great article from UCLA Health discussing Semaglutide health benefits
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Working with a Dietician
Working with a dietician can be helpful tool in assisting you with choosing better, healthier dietary options! Combining healthier eating , increased exercise and medical weight loss management can be extremely effective in helping you acheive your health and weight loss goals!
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The New Food Pyramid
A well balanced diet should include more fruits, vegetables and limited processed fats/processed foods
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Impact of Sleep on Weight
Getting adequate amounts of sleep is essential to maintaing healthy weight and definitely part of any successful weight loss plan!
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Preventing Stress Related Weight Gain
We often forget the impact that stress plays on our overall health and our weight. Managing stress is essential in maintaing a healthy weight!
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Semaglutide- Patient Information from Cleveland Clinic
Brief educational information about Semaglutide from Cleveland Clinic.
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