The bottom line Currently, there are several generic diabetes medications available
What happens if I miss a weekly dose
The yo-yo effect of weight loss followed by regain may be worse than maintaining a higher weight from the beginning. Dr Anoop Misra, chairman of the Fortis-C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology in Delhi, noted that the findings may be particularly discouraging for people who are unable to exercise adequately due to conditions such as knee arthritis, and who struggle with appetite control
In a landmark 1987 study, Mojsov synthesized GLP-1 and showed, using a perfused rat pancreas model, even tiny doses caused insulin levels to rise in lockstep
Most patients experience weight regain and worsening blood sugar control after stopping
The medication may make those changes easier by reducing hunger and improving satiety