what to expect after first semaglutide shot I give myself an injection

Patients uncertain about appropriate site selection should consult their healthcare provider or diabetes educator for personalized guidance

Due to its popularity, the medication is on backorder with no definitive date of availability

Of those, 1,482 (37%) who initiated injectable semaglutide between March 2018 and November 2023 met all inclusion criteria: At least 2 semaglutide prescriptions 3 months apart (to be reasonably confident of ongoing use) No other GLP-1 receptor agonist within 6 months before semaglutide initiation or within the first 3 months of semaglutide use No prescription for oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) Baseline BMI 27 kg/m2, based on the most recent BMI measurement available within 6 months before (or on) the semaglutide start date At least 1 follow-up BMI measurement available 3-12 months after the semaglutide start date Among all weight measurements within up to 12 months after semaglutide initiation, BMI was calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters

The plunger reading technique Hold the syringe at eye level with the needle pointing up

Do not judge results by the first two weeks alone

I have lost 20 lbs