Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists represent a class of medications increasingly prescribed for type 2 diabetes management and, more recently, for chronic weight management
## Storage After Reconstitution - **Refrigerate** at 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) immediately after reconstitution - **Use within 28-30 days** - **Protect from light** -- store in the original box or wrap in foil - **Never freeze** reconstituted solution - **Check before each use** -- if cloudy, discolored, or containing particles, discard ### Before Reconstitution (Unreconstituted Powder) - Refrigerate or store at controlled room temperature per the label - Check expiration date - Keep dry and protected from moisture ## Injection Technique ### Preparing Your Dose 1
This condition, known as telogen effluvium, causes a higher-than-normal percentage of hair follicles to enter the resting (telogen) phase simultaneously
Second, GLP-1 receptor activation in the brainstem triggers nausea signals directly
In other words, retatrutide causes comparable weight loss to what occurs after surgically altering the size and function of your stomach
The slower increase gives your body more time to adjust at each level
