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[ 2 ] Interestingly, a 2025 mouse study did test an experimental semaglutide patch and found it caused weight loss and boosted metabolism compared with injections
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Semaglutide works by acting on GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and other areas of the body