The most common complaints involve injection site reactions: redness, swelling, or tenderness that resolves within hours to a day
It began creeping into prediabetic territory, putting her at high risk to develop Type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that can have serious complications, including heart disease, kidney damage and nerve damage
Clinical research demonstrates that GLP-1 receptor agonists produce significant overall weight loss, which includes reductions in abdominal and visceral fat
Monitoring for new autoimmune manifestations Although rare, the possibility that GLP-1/GIP receptor agonism could trigger new autoimmune manifestations in susceptible individuals has been raised by case reports
Swallow it whole with just water (no more than 4 ounces), and wait at least 30 minutes before consuming food, other drinks, or additional medications