Injection sites should rotate systematically through the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms
This is the "starvation response," and it persists for months to years after weight loss
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#ASNCJASN kidney.pub/CJASN1051 In a 24week study of 101 adults with CKD and excess weight, semaglutide 2.4 mg/week led to about 10% weight loss
Less common but serious adverse effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, acute kidney injury (usually secondary to dehydration from vomiting/diarrhea), and hypoglycemia when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
Users report feeling liberated from the mental preoccupation with food, able to focus on other aspects of life without constant dietary distraction