Ive been on multiple biologics over the last 20 years as well. Alicia, 47 years old, diagnosed with RA I am on Ozempic, but I have not seen any change in my RA. Michele, 54 years old, living with RA and diabetes One person mentioned side effects as a reason they stopped GLP-1s
In the open-label SURMOUNT-5 trial (751 participants without diabetes), it was compared head-to-head with semaglutide
Additional mistakes to avoid: Injecting through clothing rather than directly into clean, exposed skin Failing to rotate injection sites adequately, leading to lipohypertrophy Injecting cold medication directly from the refrigerator (if product IFU recommends warming) Removing the needle too quickly before the full dose is delivered Rubbing the injection site vigorously after injection Disposing of needles in regular trash rather than FDA-approved sharps containers Improper storage of medications is another significant concern
Diabetes Care 36 , 23462350 (2013)
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone produced by the small intestine, which is responsible for triggering the pancreas to release insulin, blocking the secretion of another hormone called glucagon, slowing digestion, and making you feel full after eating
