Key References Sumithran P, et al
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The early phase begins within minutes of eating, when nutrients in the upper gastrointestinal tract trigger neural and hormonal signals that stimulate L-cells even before food reaches the distal intestine
Many patients find it helpful to link their injection to an existing weekly habit, such as a particular television programme, a weekly shop, or a regular exercise session
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When the composite endpoints of L2 plus L3 events were calculated, the 5 mg dose showed a 55 % decrease in events from placebo while the 10 mg dose showed a 73% decrease in events