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Dose : 0.25 mg semaglutide per 0.5 mL Frequency : Once weekly Route : Subcutaneous injection (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm) Device : FlexTouch pre-filled pen Needle included : Yes Duration at this dose : 4 weeks before up-titration WEGOVY is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI 30 kg/m (obesity) or 27 kg/m (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia
Jonathan Kaplan MD, MPH, CEO of BuildMyHealth explains, Semaglutide mimics the natural incretin hormone GLP1, and sets off a cascade of physiological effects on insulin secretion, glucagon suppression, and appetite regulation by both peripheral and central nervous system mechanisms