Step-by-Step Injection Guide Following a systematic process ensures that your injections are safe, effective, and as comfortable as possible
Treatment usually begins with a lower dose to help your body adjust comfortably
However, as of now, the FDA has approved GLP-1 drugs only in the form of injections and pills 1 , 2 , and there are no approved form of GLP-1 transdermal (skin) patches which are in medical use
Theyre simply too big to get through the skin barrier, which is designed to keep larger substances out
Maintain a systematic rotation pattern : Patients should develop a consistent rotation schedule, such as moving clockwise around permitted application areas or alternating between different approved body regions
Research shows that peptides like semaglutide cannot pass through the skin in enough amounts to work