Rules that apply in both cases Never place your GLP-1 injection pens directly against frozen ice packs direct contact can freeze the medication even if the surrounding temperature is safe Keep pens, vials, or syringes out of direct sunlight both semaglutide and tirzepatide are sensitive to UV degradation Never leave your injections in a parked car Check the visual appearance of your medication before every injection both tirzepatide and semaglutide should be clear and colourless
Outcomes depend on medication prescribed, dosage, adherence, health history, diet, activity level, and provider supervision
Insulin therapy remains the gold standard for managing diabetes in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Side effects some patients do better with slower titration
Maebashi M, Kawamura N, Sato M, Imamura A & Yoshinaga K (1978): Lipid-lowering effect of carnitine in patients with type-IV hyperlipoproteinaemia
There are hundreds of anecdotal reports on social media from patients saying Wegovy and Ozempic actually led to them avoiding alcohol