GLP-1s: The Hearts Newest Best Friend
The recommended injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm, rotating them with each dose to prevent pain, bruising, and skin thickening
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In addition, a large proportion of the GLP-1 RA group (13.8%) had received DPP-4is before baseline, whereas only 0.8% of the DPP-4i group had received GLP-1 RAs prior
Glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1 antagonists are, however, a class of medications that mainly manage blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes
Heres what you can do: Dos: Eat slowly during meals Eat bland, low-fat foods Eat foods with high water content, like Jell-O or soup Drink ginger or peppermint tea Inject the medication in the evening Donts: Lie down immediately after eating Eat overly spicy, greasy, or sugary foods Indigestion Because GLP-1 medications slow digestion, food may sit in the stomach longer, causing discomfort