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Thinking about starting a GLP-1 medication? A Weight Loss Nurse Practitioner shares four essential things every patient should know to avoid side effects and improve long-term success.

Recent studies show that semaglutide can help reduce fat while maintaining lean muscle and improving strength. Learn why muscle mass is a key marker for health and longevity, and how to protect it while using GLP-1 medications.

Trying to lose weight? Learn how to calculate your daily protein needs using your ideal body weight—not your current weight—to support fat loss without overloading your kidneys and avoid slowing your weight loss.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide (Ozempic™, Wegovy™, Mounjaro™, Zepbound™) are well known for their effectiveness in treating type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss. But did you know these medications may also offer powerful benefits that go far beyond the scale?

By: Weight Loss NP, LLC Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age. While it’s often discussed in the context of irregular periods or fertility struggles, at its core, PCOS is a metabolic disorder. What is PCOS? PCOS is a condition in which the ovaries produce […]

A new head-to-head clinical trial published May of 2025 in the New England Journal of Medicine gives us some answers. At Weight Loss NP, we’re focused on offering personalized, evidence-based treatment. Here’s a look at what the latest research says and how it might apply to your journey.

By Weight Loss NP, LLC If you’re considering medical weight loss and curious how it works through telehealth—especially with GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide—you’re in the right place. At Weight Loss NP, we’re not a big-name, equity-backed chain. We’re a small, provider-owned practice based in Colorado that delivers real relationships, personalized medical care, and […]

While hair loss can be concerning, the overall risk is low (3.3%). Given the significant health benefits of GLP-1 medications—such as weight loss, improved metabolic health, and reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease—the benefits often outweigh this small risk.

By Weight Loss NP, LLC As a Nurse Practitioners specializing in GLP-1 medications, weight loss, and metabolism, we often address questions about semaglutide injection site reactions. At our medical weight loss practice, Weight Loss NP, LLC (www.theWLNP.com), we help patients navigate the benefits and side effects of weight loss medications, including managing injection site discomfort. […]

“The microdosing strategy has some attractive benefits, including helping to mitigate side effects and being able to customize the dose to the minimum efficacious dose for individual patients,” says Katie Sorensen, a nurse practitioner specializing in GLP-1 medications.