After 28 days, discard the pen even if medication remains inside, as potency cannot be guaranteed
For weight management , safe discontinuation strategies include: Implementing or intensifying lifestyle modifications before stopping the medication, including structured dietary changes and increased physical activity
Blood Sugar Control: For individuals with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide also helps regulate blood glucose by stimulating insulin release only when blood sugar levels are high and by reducing glucagon secretion
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Theyre also prescribed for weight loss Some doctors prescribe Ozempic (and another form of semaglutide, Wegovy) and metformin off-label to people who struggle to lose weight through traditional methods