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First-line management includes drinking 1.52 litres of fluids daily, using paracetamol (maximum 4 g daily) or ibuprofen (maximum 1.2 g daily for over-the-counter use) as appropriate, and resting in a quiet environment
In fact, in a recent survey from Business Group on Health, 96 percent of employers said they worry about the long-term cost implications 1
NHS guidance for GLP-1 injections advises inserting the needle straight (at 90) into the fatty layer of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm never into muscle
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and constipation, especially in the first weeks as your body adjusts
That said, real side effects exist: Injection-site reactions redness, minor swelling, occasional bruising