Massive evidence indicates that both obesity and T2DM disrupts the energy intake and expenditure (3), and the brain, however, is likely to be a victim as well eventually, although the physiological compensation can preserve adequate substrate supply to the brain
Holmes EW, Yong SL, Eiznhamer D, and Keshavarzian A (1998)
The short answer is Ozempic may be linked to blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
A: You follow the same standard as any medication: document informed consent (discussing common side effects like nausea, GI issues, and rare risks like pancreatitis for GLP-1s), monitor appropriately (regular follow-ups, checking labs if indicated), and respond to adverse events (discontinue if serious, refer to ER or specialist if needed)
If your dose allows it, drawing multiple doses at once and storing pre-loaded syringes is sometimes recommended by pharmacies
Bottom line: Self-injection is a safe and effective way to deliver GLP-1 therapy when performed with care and consistency