Semaglutide is administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection (a small needle just under the skin most patients say they barely feel it)
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Regular follow-up includes monitoring for nutritional deficiencies (iron, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D), bone density assessment (baseline DEXA scan for adults), and serological testing (every 6-12 months initially, then annually) to confirm dietary adherence
This means oral exposure through nursing carries substantially lower bioavailability than injection in an adult
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