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If your expired pen has lost potency, you're essentially getting a lower dose, which could mean: Worsened blood sugar control if you have diabetes Less weight loss than expected A return of the symptoms that the medication was helping manage For people relying on semaglutide for diabetes management, this reduced effectiveness could be particularly dangerous
28 Expanding the Use of GLP-1-Based Therapies Beyond Obesity Although primarily used for obesity treatment, GLP-1 agonists and multi-receptor therapies may have broader applications in metabolic disease management
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It acts as a natural sunscreen, protecting the skin from UV rays and reducing the risk of sun damage