Current clinical guidance reminds us that phenotypic presentations of type 2 diabetes are highly variable but that there are common unmet needs and conformities in therapeutic strategy [2,3,4]
As Yuval Ramot from the Department of Dermatology at Hadassah Medical Center notes: "Almost all local reactions to subcutaneously administered biological agents can be prevented by changing the injection techniques, patient education, and training." While most redness and warmth from injections resolve within 24 to 48 hours, mistakes in technique can prolong these symptoms
Its not the cheapest option at higher doses, but for convenience and flexibility, its hard to beat
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Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about other medications you can take if you cannot find Ozempic or Wegovy
If youre thinking Ill take a GLP-1 so I dont get dementia, discuss with your doctor: current use for brain prevention is off-label, experimental, and still under investigation