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Administration Injectable GLP-1 medications: Self-administered subcutaneous injection Small needle, minimal discomfort for most Common injection sites: abdomen, thigh, upper arm Rotate sites to prevent tissue irritation Most are once-weekly (semaglutide, tirzepatide, dulaglutide) Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus): Must be taken on empty stomach No more than 4 oz water Wait 30 minutes before eating or taking other medications Daily dosing Long-Term Considerations Understanding the long-term picture helps with treatment planning
Anything that is highly effective for reducing food intake, such as GLP-1-based therapies or metabolic (bariatric) surgery, can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies because the total quantity of food is lower, Cecilia Low Wang, MD, an endocrinologist at UCHealth, told Verywell in an email
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