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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Areas Do We Service?
    We currently service Tampa, Lutz, Bradenton , Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Palmetto.
  • Do You Offer Discounts?
    We offer a 10% discount to first responders, nurses, and teachers. For parties larger than 6 we offer $20 off each Drip.
  • What payment methods do you accept?
    We accept HSA and FSA. We also accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. We also now accept Afterpay!
  • What is Semaglutide?
    Semaglutide an incretin mimetic; specifically, semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist with 94% sequence homology to human GLP-1. Semaglutide binds and activates the GLP-1 receptor. GLP-1 is an important, gut-derived, glucose homeostasis regulator that is released after the oral ingestion of carbohydrates or fats. In patients with Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 concentrations are decreased in response to an oral glucose load. GLP-1 enhances insulin secretion; it increases glucose-dependent insulin synthesis and in vivo secretion of insulin from pancreatic beta cells in the presence of elevated glucose. In addition to increases in insulin secretion and synthesis, GLP-1 suppresses Glc secretion, slows gastric emptying, reduces food intake, and promotes beta-cell proliferation. The principal mechanism of protraction resulting in the long half-life of semaglutide is albumin binding, which results in decreased renal clearance and protection from metabolic degradation; semaglutide is stabilized against degradation by the DPP-4 enzyme. Semaglutide reduces blood glucose through a mechanism where it stimulates insulin secretion and lowers Glc secretion, both in a glucose-dependent manner. Therefore, when blood glucose is high, insulin secretion is stimulated and Glc secretion is inhibited. The mechanism of blood glucose lowering also involves a minor delay in gastric emptying in the early postprandial phase. A powerful appetite suppressant, semaglutide with carnitine can help patients lose more weight with a healthy lifestyle implementation. Semaglutide works by binding to and activating the GLP-1 receptor, it stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion when blood glucose levels are high.
  • How can I get started on Semaglutide?
    Our Medical Director requires 3 labs in the past 90 days. A CBC, CMP, and HgbA1C. We can help facilitate you getting them if you don’t have them already! Through Quest ( if you don’t have insurance the cost is roughly $75 dollars) order them online at ultalabs.com and then bring this form filled out to Quest. You can walk-in or make an appointment. You will need to fast from midnight until your test for one of the required lab tests. If you do have insurance you can either obtain a script from your medical provider or use your in network lab (LABCORP or Quest) and order a Wellness screening that should be covered under your insurance for yearly lab work to obtain your labs.
  • How do I get the best results from Semaglutide?
    Eat Smaller Portions More Often. Concentrate on Eating More Slowly. Avoid Foods That May Cause Side Effects. Drink a LOT of Water. Keep Alcohol to a Minimum — or Not at All. Aim to Lose One to Two Pounds MAX Each Week. Move as Much as You Can.

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Servicing Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Trinity, Land O Lakes, Wesley Chapel, and New Port Richey.

(813) 532-5466‬

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