GLP-1 Agonists for Medical Weight Loss Treatment in Charleston, Summerville & Goose Creek, SC At Port City Plastic Surgery, we are proud to offer GLP-1 agonist-based medical weight loss treatment programs to residents of Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, and the surrounding Low country communities
Protocol Administer 1,200 mg IV slow push or diluted in 100 mL normal saline over 1530 minutes, once to twice weekly using a 2325G butterfly or IV cannula
Its mechanism of action includes enhancing insulin release, improving sensitivity, and promoting better glycemic control
When total food intake drops by 30-40%, every meal needs to count nutritionally
However, both can cause water retention, carpal tunnel symptoms, and effects on glucose metabolism at higher doses