Use a sharps container to dispose of used needles, or a hard, closed container as an alternative
Week-by-week tracking template For each injection, record the following: Date and time of injection Dose in mg (prescribed amount) Concentration of vial (mg/ml) Units drawn on syringe Injection site (rotate between abdomen, thigh, upper arm) Side effects (none, mild, moderate, severe) Weight (weekly, same scale, same conditions) Notes (food tolerance, energy levels, appetite changes) This data becomes invaluable when making titration decisions with your provider
Can I reuse the injection pen
Side Effects: What to Expect with Each Formulation Both injectable and oral semaglutide can cause gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, constipation, and diarrhea
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