Its FDA-approved for the treatment of obesity under the brand name Wegovy
Jones, who was a co-author on the study, emphasized the importance of educating consumers about muscle loss during the GLP-1 weight loss journey
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The muscle also presses against the subcutaneous tissue from below, reducing the available fat layer and increasing the chance of intramuscular injection
The back of the upper arm is accessible but may require help to reach