1,2 Practical ways to manage side effects Eat smaller meals Eat slowly and mindfully Stop when you feel full, not when the plate is empty Avoid meals higher in fat in the two hours after your injection Include lean protein at each meal (chicken, fish, beans, eggs, tofu, Greek yoghurt) Stay hydrated and sip water throughout the day Dont lie down after meals
It is sold in a syringe and must be injected into the body weekly in order for it to be effective
Some people get side effects, especially at the start
Then came the OPTIONS study
Both are injectable medications that not only help manage blood sugar levels but can also aid in weight loss
Compounders use raw drug ingredients to customize medications for patients who, for example, need a dosage that might not be commercially available