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Injection Technique and Site These medications are administered subcutaneously (under the skin), typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm

The goal is to avoid repeatedly irritating the same tissue and to make it easier to notice reactions

Melanocytes between epidermal ridges may sometimes appear increased in number

One of the actions of GLP-1 is to inhibit gastric emptying, thus slowing down its own secretion (negative feedback) upon postprandial activation

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However, at the highest doses, people treated with GLP-1 analogues experience gastrointestinal side effects, which limits the magnitude of weight loss that can be obtained