To minimize pain when injecting semaglutide, make sure to use a clean, sharp needle and inject slowly at a 90-degree angle
Hypoglycemia, while uncommon with semaglutide monotherapy, becomes more likely in overdose situations, particularly in patients concurrently using insulin or sulfonylureas
Blood sugar control may also worsen, leading to higher-than-average glucose levels
How Semaglutide Works Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
Real-world data cited in the paper suggest roughly half of patients discontinue treatment within a year of starting it a rate far higher than the trials, with their closer supervision, capture
Also, Ozempic shouldnt be taken by patients who have issues with the kidneys, pancreas, or gallbladder