Some people stop taking semaglutide due to financial reasons
Learn to recognise the signs of low blood sugar (such as feeling shaky, sweaty, hungry, or dizzy) and always carry a fast-acting sugar source
Many healthcare systems have historically not covered pharmacotherapy for obesity, leading patients to often attempt weight loss entirely on their own
Choose and clean your injection site: Semaglutide should be injected subcutaneously in your abdomen (at least 2 inches from your belly button, avoiding the waistline), thigh (the outer side of your upper thigh, avoiding the inner thigh, or upper arm (the back fatty portion, halfway between your shoulder and elbow)
Weeks 5-12 (5mg-7.5mg): early response phase This is when meaningful weight loss typically begins