This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly ...

It’s common to feel nervous (and maybe even spaced out) when your doctor demonstrates how to inject yourself with glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists (GLP-1s). The thought of self-injection often causes ...

Skyrizi is used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and plaque psoriasis. It is administered via intravenous injection by a healthcare professional or subcutaneous ...

Zepbound is a prescription injectable medication that’s used for weight loss. You or a caregiver can administer it as a subcutaneous injection into your stomach or thigh. A caregiver can also ...

About 24% of people with diabetes are treated with insulin. However, insulin cannot be taken as a pill because it would be broken down during the digestive process. Instead, it must be delivered into ...

Mounjaro is a prescription injection that can be used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It can be administered as an injection under the skin in your abdomen, thigh, or ...

Subcutaneous (subQ or SQ) injections are shots given in the fatty tissue layer (subcutaneous fat) under your skin. Your skin has many layers, and the subcutaneous layer is beneath the epidermis and ...