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How Wegovy works Wegovy is known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist as it mimics the actions of the hormone GLP-1
When used in patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly those on insulin or sulfonylureas, dose adjustments of these concomitant medications may be necessary to reduce hypoglycemia risk
The Formula: (Desired Dose in mg Concentration in mg/mL) 100 = Your Units Example for a 2.5 mg dose with a 5 mg/mL concentration: 2.5 mg (Dose) divided by 5 mg (Concentration) = 0.5 0.5 multiplied by 100 = 50 Units By using this formula, you take the guesswork out of your weekly routine
Factors That Affect How Long GLP-1 Stays in Your System Several personal health and lifestyle factors can impact GLP1 duration in your body: Kidney Function The kidneys help eliminate GLP-1s
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