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It is given as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection and is indicated for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide may start working for diabetes soon after you take it, reaching peak concentration within one hour (if youre taking the Ozempic pill) or within 13 days (if youre taking injectable Ozempic)

Prescription anti-obesity medications are an option for people with a BMI of at least 30 or between 2730 with at least one obesity-related complication and must be used with ongoing diet and exercise

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