Ozempic (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medication used to improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Like other diabetes medicines, it is highly sensitive to low and high temperatures.
Just like Insulin and Victoza, Ozempic must never be frozen. Semaglutide freezes at 32degF (0degC), and it doesn’t regain its original effectiveness.
Temperature
The temperature in the ozempic room is important, as it can make a big difference to your Ozempic experience. The ideal temperature is 59 degrees Fahrenheit, but this may not be possible in some ozempic venues.
Some ozempic facilities have air conditioning. Others do not, which can be a concern for athletes.
Several sports federations and athletes are concerned about the lack of air conditioning in the Olympic village. They’ve asked organisers to find a way to cool the area.
Swimming, diving and water polo all have specific regulations for the temperature of their pools. According to FINA, the water should be between 25 and 28 degrees C (77 to 82 degrees F).
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If you have type 2 diabetes or obesity, you’re likely aware of the importance of maintaining your diabetes medication at an optimal temperature. That’s especially important when you’re traveling and it may be difficult to keep track of how long your medicine has been at the ideal temperature.
When you’re not home, unopened Ozempic should be refrigerated between 36degF and 46degF (2degC – 8degC). If it’s out of the fridge at the time of use, you can keep it at room temperature between 59degF and 86degF (15degC to 30degC).
However, you’ll want to note that opened Ozempic will need to be disposed of after 56 days regardless of how it was stored. That’s why it’s important to keep track of the expiration date printed on your pens and follow recommended best practices for disposal.
Moisture
Athletes and coaches are preparing for the heat and humidity that will be present during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The temperature and humidity levels in Tokyo are expected to be significantly higher than those experienced during the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta (1996), Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008).
A number of factors affect the ‘feels like’ temperatures athletes will experience during the Games, such as sun exposure and wind direction. It’s important for coaches and athletes to understand how these factors will impact their training and performance.
To help athletes understand this aspect of the climate, a graph was created to compare the maximum ‘feels like’ temperatures in Summer Olympic Cities from the past four decades. The graph demonstrates that the ‘feels like’ temperatures in Tokyo are much higher than those recorded during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Athens and Beijing.
Pressure
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication that may help improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It comes in a prefilled pen that is injected once weekly.
To use your Ozempic pen, choose an injection site on your thigh, upper arm or abdomen and insert the needle into the fold of skin. Keep the needle in the skin for about 6 seconds to ensure that all of the medication has been injected into the body.
After you’ve finished injecting, dispose of your ozempic pen in a sharps container. Follow your local guidelines on how to properly dispose of a sharps container.
New and unused Ozempic can be stored for up to 56 days in the refrigerator between 36degF and 46degF or at room temperature between 59degF and 86degF. If the pen is exposed to temperatures over 86degF, it can no longer be used and should be discarded.