Prescription eligibility is typically for adults with a BMI of 30 or greater (classified as obesity) or a BMI of 27 or greater (classified as overweight) who also have at least one weight-related medical condition, such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes
You can inject Wegovy into your lower abdomen, thigh, or upper arm (with the help of someone else), depending on which is easiest and most comfortable for you
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As it was previously mentioned semaglutide has a structure similar to GLP-1, however, three modifications were made to the peptide in order to ensure the safety of once-weekly semaglutide administration for clinical use
Due to its appetite-suppressing effects, it has become widely used for weight loss, including by postpartum women hoping to return to their pre-pregnancy weight
