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Reviewing a list of pitfalls that stall progress before starting treatment can help patients avoid the same missteps that derail unsupervised diet attempts
Adverse effects in clinical trials were predominantly gastrointestinalincluding nausea (24-30%), diarrhea (18-23%), and constipation (16-24%) and were generally mild to moderate in severity, most commonly occurring during dose escalation
A total of 58% of trial participants had type 2 diabetes
Travel Considerations If you are traveling, using an insulated travel case with a cold pack is essential
Mild discomfort can come from several ordinary sources: The needle itself, although the needles used are very fine