At Sage Wellness and Medspa in Plantation and Stuart, FL we offer injectable treatments, including Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
Most GLP-1 manufacturers recommend having another person administer upper arm injections, as the correct site on the outer back portion of the upper arm is difficult to reach properly on your own
Taking an oral medication
274,275 This, in turn, diminishes additional downstream effects, including oxidative stress, the secretion of pro-degradative substances, modifications to cell phenotype (hypertrophy, M1/M2 macrophage phenotype, fibrosis), and damage or deterioration of joint cells (apoptosis, senescence)
Notably, a significant proportion (49.6%) of GLP-1 RAs users had already been on these medications prior to the index hospital discharge
For now, it is advisable for individuals taking GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, to discuss any new or unusual symptoms with a healthcare professional.