It should not be injected after meals
The main action of this hormone is to stimulate insulin secretion which is why the initial studies and indication for these medications is Type 2 Diabetes
If nausea tends to show up soon after injecting, some people prefer to eat first so theyre not managing an empty stomach and a queasy one at the same time
To better understand how these medications interact with your digestive system, watch this helpful video: One of the most important functions of this therapy is slowed gastric emptying. This process keeps food in your stomach for a longer duration, which triggers the sensation of early satiety
The Weight Loss Protocol (Wegovy) If you are taking semaglutide specifically for weight loss (under the brand Wegovy), the dosage goes higher: The titration (step-up) process is similar, but the maintenance dose typically climbs to 2.4 mg weekly
Week 12: Appetite Starts To Shrink Patients often notice feeling less hungry after 7 to 14 days