Semaglutide, a medication used to manage blood sugar and weight, has known gastrointestinal side effects that can directly influence bowel movements and potentially impact colon health
However, a BMI in the obese range has been associated with low-grade inflammation, which could cause worse outcomes
Usually completed within 24 hours
The estimate of liver necrosis is rather small, less that 0.05% damage, and this may be sufficient to account for the elevation of ALT observed by Watkins et al.[38], and the absence of symptoms of liver disease after chronic usage
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Some prefer to inject the medication in a less visible area, like the upper thigh or abdomen