GLP-1 medications prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider for the treatment of a qualifying medical condition including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk factors, and obstructive sleep apnea are eligible medical expenses under Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts under IRS guidelines
Cold insulin can cause discomfort and local irritation upon injection, which can be minimized by allowing the insulin vial to reach room temperature
Increase salt intake, eat magnesium-rich foods like spinach and pumpkin seeds, and consume potassium from avocados and leafy greens
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which promote aggregation in disulfide-bonded proteins
Choosing the right balance between capacity and device requirements is key
Cloudiness indicates either bacterial contamination, degraded peptide forming aggregates, or incompatible diluent causing precipitation