Understanding GLP-1 Weight Loss Treatment GLP-1 stands for Glucagon-Like-Peptide-1, a hormone produced naturally by the body
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Step 1: Gather your materials Before you start, make sure you have: Sterile alcohol wipe Take the semaglutide pre-filled injector pen or vial out of the refrigerator Step 2: Verify your dose Look at the medicine in your pen (or vial) and make sure it is colorless Verify that the semaglutide dose on the pen is as prescribed Step 3: Prepare the injector Attach a new needle to the prefilled injector by pulling off the paper tab (leave the plastic white cap on) Turn the needle (with the cap on) on the pen until it is tight Now remove the outer and inner plastic caps For a new pen, check the flow: Turn the dose selector till you see the flow check symbol Click on the bottom of the pen and hold till the dose shows 0 mg (the number 0 has to line up with the dose pointer) When you see a little drop of the drug on the needle, youll know that the flow is ok Now, turn the dose selector until the dose you have been prescribed aligns with the dose pointer R emember to use a new needle for each time you inject

Registered dietitian Emily Rubin, who works at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, also offered these tips to reduce nausea while on the medication: Dont eat or cook strong-smelling food
If brand-name Wegovy or Ozempic is affordable for you (typically with insurance coverage or a manufacturer savings program), that is the path with the strongest regulatory backing