Current clinical guidance suggests GLP-1 medications are usually restarted once eating, drinking and digestion have stabilised and recovery is progressing safely
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When injecting into the stomach area, it is essential to select the correct zone: choose an area at least 5 cm (approximately two inches) away from your navel (belly button) , avoiding the area directly around it
Practical adherence strategies include: Set multiple reminders : Use smartphone alarms, calendar notifications, or medication reminder apps that alert you on injection day and send follow-up reminders if you don't confirm completion
However, until very recently, these agents were only available as s.c injections, which may not be the most desirable mode of delivery for some patients [90]