Always inject on a clean, flat surface: Remember to note down the date and where you injected it for your records to help with rotation
Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, FACR is a double board-certified rheumatologist and the founder of Rheumatologist OnCall, a virtual rheumatology practice serving women across multiple states
If it is less than 2 days until your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule
Always use a new sterile needle: reusing one dulls the tip and tears tissue, making bruises more likely
Hypoglycemia risk rises when semaglutide is combined with insulin, sulfonylureas, or other glucose-lowering agents, so dose reductions of those medications may be necessary, along with regular blood glucose checks