What is Daejeon Wegovy?
Daejeon Wegovy is an anti-obesity medication developed by Novo Nordisk. It is more potent than Saxenda and utilizes the GLP-1 class component Semaglutide. It is an injectable treatment that shows excellent weight loss effects.
Administered once a week, it induces a reduction in calorie intake, delayed gastric emptying, and appetite suppression. It is particularly effective for patients with severe obesity.
BMI 27 or higher (overweight) with metabolic disease
BMI 30 or higher (obese)
Individuals who struggle with appetite control and find dieting difficult
Individuals who frequently binge eat, snack, or consume sweets
Individuals who found previous appetite suppressants burdensome
※ Prescription is only provided to appropriate candidates after consultation with a specialist.
1. Wegovy is a weekly self-injection for weight loss.
Once a weekon the same day and time!
It is best to administer it on the same day and at the same time each week.
Example: If you take it every Monday at 9 AM, do the same next week.
2. Where to inject?
Abdomen, thighs, upper arms
→ Inject into areas with subcutaneous fat
→ Varying the injection site slightly each time reduces skin irritation
3. How to inject?
1) Take out the Wegovy pen
2) Wipe the injection site with an alcohol swab
3) Remove the pen's protective cap
4) Press firmly and perpendicularly against the skin
5) Hold in place for about 10 seconds after hearing a click
6) Remove the pen and dispose of it!
It's an auto-injector pen, so there's no separate needle to attach, making it simple.
4. The dosage does not start high.
Wegovy uses a gradual dose escalation method to minimize side effects.
Most common side effects: nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort
These usually subside with adaptation over time
Rarely, constipation, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, etc.
Very rarely, serious side effects such as pancreatitis can occur, so consultation and monitoring by a specialist are essential.
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