With its dual impact on blood sugar and body weight, these drugs are reshaping what diabetes medication means, especially for patients with obesity or metabolic syndrome
The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published diet and exercise guidance for people taking GLP-1s (3): Source: Mehrtash F, Dushay J, Manson JE
Frequency Once weekly Instructions Inject under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm using the pre-filled KwikPen Titration Start at 2.5mg, with increases every 4 weeks up to maximum 15mg Side Effects Common Side Effects Most side effects are mild and improve as your body adjusts to the medication
My medication arrived in a foam box with a thick no-sweat ice pack, and all injection supplies were included with extras
Muscle loss, or sarcopenia, is a natural part of ageing, but it can be accelerated by inactivity, inadequate protein intake, and rapid weight loss without appropriate support