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Avoid taking more than the recommended dose, as excessive supplementation may increase the risk of unwanted effects
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Patients who inadvertently use expired semaglutide should: Monitor blood glucose levels closely (for diabetes patients) to detect any loss of glycemic control Watch for injection site reactions such as increased redness, warmth, swelling, or pain that could indicate infection Contact their healthcare provider to report the incident and obtain guidance on next steps Obtain a fresh supply and resume treatment with properly stored, unexpired medication Healthcare providers should emphasize the importance of adhering to expiration guidelines
They lower blood sugar through several coordinated effects, including 13: Increasing insulin release when blood sugar rises Reducing glucagon, which would otherwise raise blood sugar Slowing gastric emptying, which helps limit post-meal spikes Because these effects are glucose-dependent, the risk of hypoglycemia is relatively low compared to some other diabetes medications