The tissue around the belly button is denser and may not allow the semaglutide to enter the subcutaneous fat layer properly, potentially making the dose less effective
Do not skip doses Semaglutide builds up in your system over time to maintain consistent GLP-1 receptor activation
The side effect profile mirrors what researchers observe with other incretin-based medications
Medically reviewed by: Jayden Lee, PharmD, EMBA Jayden Lee, PharmD, EMBA, is the PlexusDx Medical Science Liaison specializing in pharmacogenomics and clinical product development, with more than 10 years of professional experience in clinical pharmacy, academia, and research
The improvements could be due to placebo effect or the invasive procedure itself (cystoscopy), and subtle side effects might have gone unnoticed in such a small sample