For type 2 diabetes management, the medication may be needed long-term as diabetes is a chronic condition requiring ongoing treatment, though some patients may be able to reduce or discontinue medication if significant weight loss and lifestyle modifications lead to remission of their diabetes
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The shorter of these two timelines determines your remaining time
Generally, good candidates for semaglutide are overweight (25+ BMI) and would like to lose weight to improve their health and appearance, or to get to a healthy, stable weight to be eligible for a surgical procedure
Check the vial label for concentration (e.g., 5 mg/mL) Confirm U-100 syringe use as the use of other syringes can lead to errors Example: For 5 mg/mL, (2.5 5) 100 = 50 units Double-check with pharmacy instructions and rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm) weekly to prevent skin reactions Wipe the vial top and skin with an alcohol swab before every injection