call 999 if the person is unconscious or unable to swallow
For many, says Rao, lifestyle changes arent enough. Many people try to maintain weight loss by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly, which are important to practice while on a GLP-1 too
Ameen Masoodi, a Family Medicine Physician, explains: "Injection site reactions are common, but they are usually mild and diminish as you become used to the medication." Heres what you might notice: redness or pink skin that feels warm to the touch, mild swelling forming a small raised bump, a brief sting or dull ache during or right after the injection, itching , small bruises from hitting tiny blood vessels, or firm lumps that can last up to a week
GLP-1 Medication mimics the hormone GLP-1, which reduces hunger and increases feelings of fullness
An older amylin-based medication (pramlintide) has been used alongside insulin in some patients with diabetes for years
We get the same question every single day Whats the catch? The answer is simple, there is no catch