I have found that injecting on the same side as the injury but not necessarily at the exact injury site produces excellent results
Nevertheless, even the most effective marketed incretin, the GLP-1/GIP dual agonist tirzepatide, produces a maximum HbA1c reduction of ~2.6%, with fewer than half of participants in the SURPASS trials reaching normoglycemia (HbA1c 10%), vehicle-treated animals lost ~40% of body weight over 3 months, consistent with prior reports showing comparable reductions from ~40 g at week 10 to ~25 g by week 20 19
Regular monitoring and shared decision-making between patient and clinician remain essential throughout the treatment course
Semaglutide works by mimicking a natural hormone in the body called GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels, leading to reduced hunger and increased feelings of fullness
Volek JS, Kraemer WJ, et al
If you experience fatigue, cold intolerance, or unexplained weight resistance, ask your GP to check your thyroid function with blood tests for TSH and free thyroxine