The other gives you a protocol that works
The key differentiator is pain quality
Gather supplies: Assemble the following supplies: needle and syringe with medication or an auto-injector pen alcohol pads gauze puncture-resistant container to discard the used needles and syringe (typically a red plastic sharps container) bandages Inspect the injection site: Before injecting medication, inspect your skin to make sure theres no bruising, burns, swelling, hardness, or irritation in the area
FDA may take weeks or months to decide
The goal throughout is gradual and sustainable weight management
[29, 30, 31] Risk factors: Diabetes (especially in combination with SGLT2 inhibitors use) Reduced oral intake and severe GI symptoms Dehydration Presentation: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain Anion gap metabolic acidosis Elevated ketones Normal or mildly elevated glucose Key point: EDKA has not been observed in non-diabetic patients in large cohort data