1 This gradual increase is designed to manage gastrointestinal side effects and help patients stay on the therapy long-term
Remember that medication adjustments should only be made under medical supervisiondo not stop or alter your GLP-1 therapy without consulting your prescriber, as this may affect your diabetes control or weight management goals
The concern is prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or fluorescent lighting
It also helps maintain the barrier between the intestines and the rest of your body and aids with proper growth of intestinal cells
Injection site reactions, redness, swelling, or itching at the injection point, occur in a minority of users and are typically mild and transient
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