Each form offers unique benefits and challenges
If side effects become problematic, your healthcare provider can extend the time at your current dose, pause advancement temporarily, or recommend staying at a lower therapeutic level
When you take both at once, you are not just adding the side effects together
Specific criteria include a BMI of 35 kg/m or above (or lower in certain ethnic groups), problems associated with high weight, or if insulin would otherwise be initiated but presents significant occupational implications
WHAT TO EXPECT Consultation: A licensed medical practitioner will assess your health history and determine if GLP-1 therapy may be suitable for you
Peripheral blood samples were analyzed for concentrations of metalloproteinase (MMP)-9, tissue inhibitors of MMP (TIMP)-1,2, and myeloperoxidase (MPO)