It helps regulate appetite and insulin levels, making it effective for weight loss and diabetes management
Key points for self-injection: rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy, inject subcutaneously (not intramuscularly), and allow the medication to warm slightly toward room temperature for 15-30 minutes before injecting if it has been refrigerated
If this is a concern, ask your healthcare provider to check these levels
Withdrawal symptoms are primarily increased hunger and potential return of cravings
If pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to us first to determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks
"When you're approaching 25 to 30 percent, you're entering territory we historically associated only with bariatric surgery, not medication