2 Maintain Temperature: Utilize an insulated travel case or cooler to keep the medication at a stable temperature, protecting it from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and freezing
The semaglutide is always the weak link in the chain
[1] [3] Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, it works by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which stimulates insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose levels, suppresses glucagon release, and slows gastric emptying
Sodium, potassium, and magnesium are the three most critical for GLP-1 users
For the record, the smell dissipates very quickly once it's applied to your skin, and so it doesn't linger at all