From the Incretin Concept and the Discovery of GLP-1 to Todays Diabetes Therapy
It slows how quickly food moves through your stomach, helps you feel full, and keeps your blood sugar steady all day
Step 1: Gather your supplies Before you inject semaglutide, youll need to gather the following: Your pre-filled semaglutide pen Alcohol swabs to clean the injection site Gauze pad or cotton ball A new, sterile needle for injection (Ozempic only) Your sharps disposal container Check that your pen contains your prescribed dose of semaglutide
After administration, wait at least 30 minutes before eating food, drinking beverages, or taking other oral medications
GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a naturally occurring hormone that regulates metabolism, or how the body uses energy, as previously reported by USA TODAY
Rotate injection sites with each dose to prevent lipodystrophy, the formation of lumps or depressions at overused injection sites