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Healthcare providers may consider: Bacterial culture if infection is suspected Temporary discontinuation of semaglutide to assess symptom resolution Referral to allergy/immunology for suspected hypersensitivity reactions For type 2 diabetes patients only, alternative GLP-1 receptor agonist formulations (such as oral semaglutide/Rybelsus) if injection site reactions are recurrent and problematic Patients with confirmed hypersensitivity to semaglutide should not continue the medication