Heres what the data is telling us
Side effect intolerance that forces discontinuation before goals are reached
Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle perpendicular to the skin after pinching a skin fold
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)
As of 2024, some plans may cover semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) for cardiovascular risk reduction in eligible patients, but Medicare does not cover medications prescribed solely for weight loss due to statutory exclusions
Yarema MC, Johnson DW, Berlin RJ, et al