GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are injected into the fatty layer beneath the skin to manage blood sugar and aid in weight management. The recommended injection sites include the ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is prescribed to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It’s available as a single-dose prefilled pen. You will administer your Mounjaro injections into your ...

An epidural steroid injection is a nonsurgical procedure that provides pain relief. A doctor will inject steroids into the epidural space to reduce inflammation due to certain spinal conditions. An ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly ...

Editor's note February 21, 2019: This story has been updated to reflect the fact that a study mentioned in the piece, published by the International Journal of Drug Policy in August 2018, has since ...