Changes to diet, as well as, exercising, have historically been the go-to recommendations from doctors..that is until recently
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(Andersen et al., 2001.) Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas
The injection sites generally considered safe and effective are The abdomen, The thighs, and The upper arm
Using a DEXA scan while on GLP-1 injections can help you better understand how your body composition is changing
There are six medications in the Incretin mimetic/GLP-1 analogues family: Generic or proper name Brand or trade name Exenatide (twice-daily injection) Byetta Exenatide (once-weekly injection) Bydureon Liraglutide (once-daily injection) Victoza Lixisenatide (once-daily injection) Lixumia Dulaglutide (once-weekly injection) Trulicity Semaglutide (once weekly injection) Ozempic Side effects All medication has side effects and you should check the patient information leaflet (PIL) supplied with your medication to see which side effects you might experience from your particular medication