has received consulting honoraria from Abbott, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Ultragenyx, and research funding to his institution from Air Liquide, Sanofi and Ypsomed
Regular check-ins for progress, nutrition, habits, and plan adjustments
The 4-6 week time savings rarely justify the dramatically harder experience during titration
They also slow down the emptying of the stomach, so patients feel satisfied longer after eating smaller meals
In most cases what they experience instead is a weight-loss plateau
The nurse, Abby, administering the IV was skilled and gentle, minimizing any discomfort