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Persistent pain, swelling, reduced range of motion, warmth, or redness can indicate post-injection inflammation, infection, or an improper injection technique that requires medical evaluation

All licensed GLP-1 receptor agonists are administered either as subcutaneous injections or, in limited cases, as oral tablets (such as oral semaglutide, marketed as Rybelsus)

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On the other hand, Liraglutide, which requires daily injections, may be more suited to patients who need more immediate effects due to its shorter half-life but are comfortable with daily injections