While it is unclear how widespread the practice is, internet forums including Reddit have numerous examples of people reporting that they have been injecting themselves with such DIY preparations
These include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain Loss of appetite Serious side effects Less common but more serious side effects of semaglutide may include: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Kidney problems Gallbladder problems Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Diabetic retinopathy Hypersensitivity reactions (such as rash, hives, or difficulty breathing) Most of semaglutides side effects are short-lived, going away once your body gets used to the medication dosage
But it did offer something essential: early proof that a longer-lasting GLP-1-like drug could work
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Semaglutide has been under scientific investigation for over a decade, with formal research beginning in the early 2010s